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BEN ABT
Platform Architect · Engineer · Coach · Microsoft MVP
Hi, I'm Ben and I use code to solve your problems.
I'm a Principal Software Engineer at Medialesson GmbH, specialized in cloud and hybrid platforms on Azure and .NET, with a strong focus on performance, scalability and sustainability.
I have been a Microsoft MVP for .NET and Azure since 2015 and support the developer community through publications, talks, articles and open source projects, as well as through myCSharp.de - the largest and most active C# forum in the German-speaking world.
.NET Experience
.NET, C#, ASP.NET Core, Aspire, EF Core, OpenAPI, REST, gRPC, Performance Optimization, Profiling, Diagnostics
Microsoft Azure Cloud Focus
Cloud Native, Serverless, PaaS, Microsoft Azure Container Apps, Microsoft Azure App Service, Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Microsoft Azure API Management
Software Architecture
Modular Monolith, Microservices, DDD, Event-Driven, Event Sourcing, CQRS, Multi-Tenancy, Multi-Region, AI & Agent-based Systems
Machine Learning and AI
Microsoft Azure AI Foundry, A2A+MCP, GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, OpenAI, Microsoft Azure Machine Learning, Custom AI Solutions
Microsoft MVP since 2015
Recognized for exceptional technical expertise and community engagement in the area of Developer Technologies (.NET, C# and ASP.NET Core) and Microsoft Azure.
Current Engagements
My active professional roles and ongoing strategic partnerships.
Medialesson GmbH
Principal Software Engineer
- Cross-project technology and architecture decisions
- .NET engineering and development
- Design of scalable cloud solutions on Azure
- Strategic and technical guidance for dev-teams
- Trusted advisor for C-level on cloud and AI
dotnetpro Magazine
Freelance Author
- Technical articles on .NET and Azure
- Best practices and architecture patterns
- In-depth tutorials and guides
- Technology trends and evaluations
Professional Projects
Selected client-facing platform and software engineering engagements with measurable delivery impact.
Enterprise Reporting Platform Migration
Platform-Architect / -Engineer
Design and migration of an enterprise reporting platform from on-premises to Microsoft Fabric with Power BI reporting.
- Design and implement integration with SAP and internal systems
- Design and build the Microsoft Fabric data platform
- Design and establish the DevOps strategy using GitHub Actions
Multi-Agent AI Utility Platform
Platform-Architect / -Engineer
Design and implement a multi-agent AI platform for AI-assisted analysis and interaction to improve grid stability and operational decision-making for an energy utility.
- Design and implement the Azure-based platform
- Build an agent-to-agent (A2A) platform for orchestrating multiple cooperating agents
- Integrate external APIs and data sources (e.g., ENTSO-E, wind turbines, solar plants and data providers)
B2B Hybrid Customer Cloud-ERP-Platform
Platform-Architect / -Engineer / -Coach
Design and architect a cloud and hybrid customer platform for the gold and jewelry retail sector, providing strategic coaching to development teams.
- Design and development of a highly scalable self-service platform
- Migration of existing standalone applications into a unified, modular platform architecture
- Provide consulting support for the technological implementation of on-premises and hybrid platforms using .NET, ASP.NET, Azure, Windows Server and Linux containers
AI Foundry Custom GPT Migration
Platform-Engineer / -Coach
Build and migrate an OpenAI Custom GPT-based platform to Azure AI Foundry.
- Design the Azure AI Foundry setup, including model selection and deployment strategy
- Migrate Custom GPTs to the target Azure AI Foundry architecture
- Implement a token-based billing system for B2B customers
Publications & Articles
A curated selection of recent technical publications covering .NET, cloud architecture, APIs and AI-powered engineering practices.
AI Power for Developers: Building Smart APIs with .NET and AI
dotnetpro 01/2026
8-page article in dotnetpro 01/2026 about integrating AI into .NET APIs for intelligent application development.
AI-Driven Unit Tests: Boosting Your Tests with GitHub Copilot and xUnit
dotnetpro 12/2025
8-page article in dotnetpro 12/2025 on using GitHub Copilot and xUnit for AI-assisted software testing.
Mastering API Contracts: OpenAPI, Swagger and Scalar in ASP.NET Core
dotnetpro 10-11/2025
8-page article in dotnetpro 10-11/2025 on modern API development with ASP.NET Core, OpenAPI, Swagger and Scalar.
Private & Open-source Projects
A hand-picked selection of libraries and smaller projects I maintain.
myCSharp.de Community
Germany's largest and longest-running C# and .NET developer community. A discussion forum and knowledge base for developers working with Microsoft technologies.
dotnet.rest
Your comprehensive guide to building modern, scalable, and secure REST APIs with .NET - from fundamental design principles and REST best practices to production-ready implementation, testing and deployment.
dools.dev
Your secure and privacy-focused developer tools. Lightweight utilities designed to simplify everyday development tasks while keeping your data safe.
SustainableCode
A collection of .NET code samples and patterns focused on sustainable programming practices, comparing everyday implementations with energy-efficient alternatives.
Tech Talks
Talks and sessions delivered at community and industry events on architecture, performance, APIs and modern .NET engineering.
Modern Cloud Architecture Basics - How to Cloud in 2026
In this talk, I cover the fundamentals of modern cloud architecture, including microservices, serverless computing and containerization. I also discuss best practices for designing and deploying cloud-native applications in 2026.
GitHub Copilot: Revolutionizing Software Development with AI-Powered Code Generation
In this talk, I explore how GitHub Copilot is transforming software development by providing AI-powered code generation. I demonstrate how developers can leverage Copilot to boost productivity, improve code quality and accelerate the development process.
Azure Container Apps: Building and Deploying Cloud-Native Applications with Azure
In this talk, I discuss Azure Container Apps, a fully managed serverless container service. I cover how to build and deploy cloud-native applications using Azure Container Apps, including best practices for scaling, monitoring and securing your applications in the cloud.
Digitale Souveränität- Zwischen Wunsch und Wirklichkeit
In this talk, I discuss the concept of digital sovereignty, its importance in today's interconnected world and the challenges and opportunities it presents for individuals, businesses and governments - especially in the context of software development and technology.
Digitale Souveränität- Zwischen Wunsch und Wirklichkeit
In this talk, I discuss the concept of digital sovereignty, its importance in today's interconnected world and the challenges and opportunities it presents for individuals, businesses and governments - especially in the context of software development and technology.
Scalable Architectures: Designing efficient, modular monoliths and highly scalable microservices and container-based systems
In this talk, I explore the principles of designing scalable architectures, including efficient modular monoliths and highly scalable microservices and container-based systems. I discuss best practices for building resilient, maintainable and high-performing applications that can scale to meet the demands of modern software development.
Cloud-Native Development: Building and Deploying Applications in the Cloud with Azure and .NET
In this talk, I cover the fundamentals of cloud-native development, including building and deploying applications in the cloud using Azure and .NET. I discuss best practices for designing cloud-native applications, leveraging Azure services and optimizing performance and scalability in the cloud.
From Azure DevOps to GitHub Actions: Modern CI/CD Pipelines for Cloud-Native Applications
In this talk, I explore the transition from Azure DevOps to GitHub Actions for modern CI/CD pipelines. I discuss how to leverage GitHub Actions to automate build, test and deployment processes for cloud-native applications and share best practices for optimizing your CI/CD workflows in the cloud.
Sustainable Code: Best Practices for high-performance, energy-efficient software development
In this talk, I discuss sustainable code and best practices for building environmentally friendly software. I cover topics such as energy-efficient coding techniques, optimizing resource usage and designing applications with sustainability in mind to reduce the environmental impact of software development.
Let's Work Together
Looking for an experienced Platform Architect or Engineer for your next project? Whether it's cloud migration, platform modernization or building new solutions from scratch - I'm here to help you succeed.