Samir Behara is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP with over 15 years of experience in the IT industry. He is a Senior Architect at EBSCO Industries, where he builds software solutions using cutting-edge technologies. Samir has worked on large-scale enterprise applications involving complex business functions, web integration, and data management in varied domains ranging from insurance and manufacturing to publishing.

Samir is a frequent speaker at conferences such as PASS Summit, Software Architecture, IT/Dev Connections, ITENWired, CodeStock, SQL Saturdays, and CodeCamps. He shares insights and information relating to the latest technologies such as .Net, SQL, C#, Java, CI/CD, DevOps, Azure, AWS, SonarQube, Performance, Kubernetes, Istio, Microservices, Cloud Migrations, Architecture Patterns, and more regularly.

Samir is the author of the popular technical blog, www.dotnetvibes.com, and his writing has been featured on several online publications such as DZone, SQLShack, and IOD Technical Blogs. He is the Co-Chapter Lead of the Steel City SQL Server UserGroup in Birmingham, AL, where he shares his knowledge and expertise with the local tech community.

Samir's extensive expertise in .Net, SQL, C#, Java, DevOps, Azure, AWS, Kubernetes, and Microservices makes him a sought-after speaker and thought leader in the tech industry. He has a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Science from the Institute of Technical Education and Research, and he is knowledgeable in various domains such as Insurance, Manufacturing, and Publishing.