2025 is coming to an end, and looking back, this has been one of my most intense and rewarding years so far. Between new certifications, speaking engagements, content experiments, and a lot of amazing people, I feel both grateful and excited for what’s next
50K views: the blog is growing up
This year, my blog crossed the milestone of 50,000 all‑time views. Seeing that number on the analytics dashboard was a strong reminder that consistent sharing, even in small pieces, compounds over time. It is still a personal blog, but it is slowly becoming a useful resource for people starting or growing in cloud and AI.
Certifications: keeping skills sharp
On the learning side, I obtained two new certifications: one from Google Cloud and one from Microsoft Azure. I also renewed all my existing Azure certifications to stay aligned with the latest changes in the platform. Investing time in certification tracks is never just about the badge; it forces me to structure my knowledge, fill gaps, and bring fresher content back to my sessions, posts, and workshops.
Speaking and community events
Community has been at the center of this year. I had the chance to participate in several events and share my experience: Festive Tech Calendar, Azure User Group Sweden, WeDoAI 2025, and Global Azure 2025, among others. Each event was an opportunity to meet passionate people, exchange ideas, and hopefully make cloud and AI topics a little more accessible for attendees.
MVP & MCT renewals
Another highlight was renewing both my Microsoft MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer status for one more year. Both recognitions are special to me because they are directly connected to sharing knowledge and helping the community grow. They also come with a responsibility: to keep learning, keep contributing, and keep showing up.
A new AI & GitHub Copilot corner
This year, I also introduced a new AI‑focused section on the blog, with a special emphasis on GitHub Copilot. The goal is to document how AI can practically support developers in their day‑to‑day work—from prototyping and refactoring to documentation and testing. Expect more deep dives, “how I actually use it” posts, and realistic scenarios rather than just high‑level theory.
YouTube: not at 1K yet, and that’s OK
On YouTube, I did not reach the symbolic 1,000‑subscriber mark yet; I am currently at 811. That said, the channel has a clear direction now: more focused series, shorter and actionable videos, and better alignment with what you read on the blog. The plan for next year is to bring more consistent content, experiment with playlists around certifications, best practices, architecture, and cost optimization, and hopefully cross that 1K line with a stronger community behind it.
A year full of change
Professionally and personally, 2025 brought a lot of changes. Some were planned, others completely unexpected, but each one came with lessons and new connections. I am grateful for everyone I met this year online or in person who shared questions, feedback, opportunities, or just a friendly message. These interactions are a big part of why I keep creating content.
Looking ahead to 2026
For the next year, the focus is on smaller, high‑value content series both on the blog and on YouTube. Think short, themed mini‑series about cloud architecture, security fundamentals, real‑world best practices, optimization and cost savings, and of course AI. I also want to do more collaborations, and I already have a long list of people in mind from the community that I’d love to co‑create with.
On a more personal note, one of my goals is finally building my first custom PC. With RAM prices going up, the timing is not perfect, but the plan is to target a build in the 1–2K range and see what kind of balanced workstation we can put together for content creation, labs, and maybe some light gaming.
To everyone who read the blog, attended a session, watched a video, or simply reached out this year: thank you. I wish you a happy new year and all the best for the next one. More content, more learning, and more collaboration are on the way see you in 2026.
