Microsoft Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) certification sharpened my ability to design, develop, and manage cloud-based applications on the Azure platform. This certification deepened my expertise in building scalable, secure, and efficient solutions, equipping me to deliver high-quality applications that meet modern business needs. Below are the key skills I developed during my preparation:
Cloud Application Development: Mastered building and deploying applications using Azure App Services, Azure Functions, and Azure Logic Apps. Gained proficiency in developing serverless and event-driven solutions to create responsive and scalable applications.
Azure Compute and Storage: Acquired expertise in selecting and implementing Azure compute options like Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure Container Instances. Learned to manage data with Azure Blob Storage, Azure Cosmos DB, and Azure SQL Database for optimal performance and scalability.
Security and Identity Management: Developed skills in securing applications with Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) for authentication and authorization, including OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect. Mastered securing data with encryption, managed identities, and Azure Key Vault for secrets management.
Integration and APIs: Gained proficiency in designing and implementing APIs using Azure API Management and integrating services with Azure Service Bus, Event Grid, and Event Hubs for seamless communication and event-driven architectures.
Monitoring and Performance Optimization: Learned to monitor application performance using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics. Skilled in optimizing solutions by implementing caching with Azure Cache for Redis and fine-tuning resource configurations for efficiency.
Automation and DevOps Practices: Mastered Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines, including Azure Pipelines for automated builds and deployments. Gained experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates and Bicep to streamline infrastructure management.
Data and Messaging Solutions: Developed expertise in designing data-driven applications with Azure Data Factory and Azure Stream Analytics for real-time data processing. Learned to implement messaging patterns with Azure Queue Storage and Service Bus for reliable communication.
These skills empower me to develop, deploy, and maintain robust Azure-based applications that are secure, scalable, and aligned with business objectives. My proficiency in Azure development enables me to build innovative solutions that drive efficiency and value for organizations.
