Maik van der Gaag

CTO at 3fifty | Microsoft MVP | Architect | Author | International Speaker

Maik van der Gaag is CTO at 3fifty, an experienced consultancy company with a strong focus on the Microsoft Cloud. He has over 15 years’ experience providing architecture, development, training and design expertise. During his works he works in a variety of projects ranging from Cloud Transformations to DevOps implementations.

He loves to share is knowledge which was also one of the reasons why he founded the Dutch Cloud Meetup. Maik is a public speaker, writes blogs and organizes events. Microsoft has recognized him as Microsoft Azure MVP.

June 11, 2026

Azure Infrastructure as Code and DevOps with Maik van der Gaag [MVP]

What does the future of Azure look like, and how are Infrastructure as Code and DevOps transforming the way organizations build and manage cloud solutions? In this episode of M365 FM, host Mirko Peters is joined by Microsoft Azure MVP Maik van der Gaag for an in-depth discussion about modern cloud engineering, automation, and the evolving Azure ecosystem. Maik shares insights from his extensive experience helping organizations adopt cloud technologies and modern development practices. The conversation explores why Infrastructure as Code (IaC) has become a critical foundation for scalable and reliable cloud environments. Maik explains how tools such as Terraform and Bicep enable teams to automate deployments, improve consistency, reduce configuration drift, and accelerate delivery across Azure environments. Beyond the technology, the episode highlights the cultural side of DevOps. Successful cloud transformation is not only about tools and automation but also about collaborati…

Guests: Mirko Peters , Maik van der Gaag

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