https://www.mightybs.com/tags/microsoft/Recent content in Microsoft on Brian SwigerHugo -- gohugo.ioen© 2026 Brian SwigerSun, 19 Apr 2026 22:18:00 -0400https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2026-04-20-the-2026-tech-hiring-thaw-a-strategic-pivot-to-agentic-ai/Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:18:00 -0400https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2026-04-20-the-2026-tech-hiring-thaw-a-strategic-pivot-to-agentic-ai/While general hiring remains cautious, the demand for “Agentic Orchestrators” and AI Engineers is driving a significant market thaw. Discover why keeping your skills sharp in the Microsoft ecosystem is more critical than ever.https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2026-04-17-the-developer-evolution-from-typists-to-architects-of-agency/Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:16:00 -0400https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2026-04-17-the-developer-evolution-from-typists-to-architects-of-agency/From Assembly to AI, every era of software engineering has faced a “panic” over new tools. This post explores the five stages of AI enablement…from simple chat to scaling agent hubs on Kubernetes…and argues that the real value of tools like GitHub Copilot and Squad isn’t in replacing thought, but in providing a “momentum engine.” Ultimately, we examine the ethical importance of developer delight: ensuring AI makes engineers feel brave and powerful rather than disposable.https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2026-04-15-exciting-news-for-the-developer-community-microsoft-just-unveiled-mai-image-2-efficient/Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:23:00 -0400https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2026-04-15-exciting-news-for-the-developer-community-microsoft-just-unveiled-mai-image-2-efficient/New MAI family of models means more options for image generation.https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2026-04-14-three-azure-certification-renewals/Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2026-04-14-three-azure-certification-renewals/Staying current is a major part of the journey. I just renewed three Azure certifications — Administrator, Solutions Architect, and SAP Workloads — keeping the skills sharp while building for the future.https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2026-04-11-2026-update-agents-architecture-and-high-school-graduations/Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:22:00 -0400https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2026-04-11-2026-update-agents-architecture-and-high-school-graduations/Catching up on 27 years of marriage, two sons navigating college and graduation, and the era of Agentic AI.https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2025-12-13-a-decade-at-microsoft/Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2025-12-13-a-decade-at-microsoft/Ten years at Microsoft. A reflection on growth, gratitude, and the people who make technology meaningful.https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2023-04-13-platinum-club-outstanding-achievers/Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2023-04-13-platinum-club-outstanding-achievers/A heartfelt thank-you to the incredible people at Microsoft who helped me earn the Platinum Club Outstanding Achievers award.