Daniel Inman
I help businesses cut through the cloud noise and get real value from Azure through practical architecture and straight-talking strategy.
I'm a Solutions Architect with 10+ years of experience helping businesses stop "burning money" in the cloud and start building systems that actually perform. I work at the intersection of technical depth and business pragmatism; I care as much about why you're moving to Azure as how.
The Engineering Edge
Before cloud architecture, I spent years as an Electronics Engineer in testing. That background shapes every design I touch. In electronics, if the foundations are not repeatable and the traces are not clean, the board fails.
I bring that same first-principles mindset to Azure. I understand the hardware layer better than most, which allows me to squeeze maximum performance out of resources and design for observability from day one. I do not just build systems that work; I build systems that hold up when it matters.
Real-World Impact
Radical Cost Optimization
I have re-architected Azure workloads to achieve 50% to 95% cost savings across multiple environments.
Hardened Security (PAW)
I design and deploy Privileged Access Workstation (PAW) solutions for developers and global admins using Intune, Global Secure Access, and granular Conditional Access policies.
Product Velocity
I've pioneered Microfrontend and Microservices strategies that break down legacy bottlenecks, allowing businesses to ship new products at a significantly faster pace.
From Diagram to Deployment
The Microsoft Cybersecurity Reference Architecture (MCRA) is full of complex diagrams; I specialize in turning those theoretical spaghetti charts into hardened, functioning infrastructure.
Architectural Toolkit
Well-Architected Framework (WAF)
Comprehensive reviews to ensure excellence in cost, security, and reliability.
Enterprise Foundations
Implementing Azure Landing Zones (ALZ) and Hub-and-Spoke network topologies.
Zero Trust Methodology
Moving beyond the perimeter mindset to secure identity and data wherever they live.
System Mastery
Measuring the efficiency and depth of technical execution across the stack.
Who This Blog Is For
If you're a business leader trying to make sense of your Azure bill, a cloud professional looking to level up, or someone who wants straight-talking architecture content without the vendor cheerleading, you're in the right place.
Build Your Next Horizon
Looking for a Cloud Architect to secure and scale your enterprise infrastructure? Let's discuss your technical roadmap.