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Vladimir Stefanovic

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Principal Azure Consultant

20+ years in IT infrastructure, 10 years architecting Azure solutions at scale. I help organizations design cloud systems that are technically sound, cost-efficient, and built to last.

As an Azure MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer for over a decade, I work with companies, from startups to enterprises, to navigate complex Azure deployments, avoid costly mistakes, and build teams that can sustain these systems long-term. I regularly speak at conferences and contribute to the community through writing and mentoring.

I believe great architecture starts with understanding your business constraints, not just the technology. That philosophy shapes how I approach designing solutions, training teams, and advising on strategy.

When I'm not building scalable systems, you'll find me traveling and spending time with family.

May 17, 2026

Governance at Scale: Fixing Azure Decisions Before They Break with Vladimir Stefanovic [MVP-MCT]

This episode of M365.fm explores why traditional Microsoft 365 governance approaches fail at enterprise scale and how organizations can move from manual oversight to automated, enforceable governance models. The discussion explains the difference between governance documentation and true operational governance, highlighting why policies alone are not enough in modern cloud environments.The episode introduces the concept of control planes versus data planes and explains how scalable governance depends on automation, identity management, lifecycle controls, telemetry, and policy enforcement rather than human-driven approval processes. It also covers common governance failures such as stale policies, overprivileged automation, unmanaged AI identities, and lack of monitoring.Additional topics include governance strategies for Copilot, AI agents, and Power Platform environments, along with practical ways organizations can reduce governance friction while maintaining security, compl…
Guests: Mirko Peters, Vladimir Stefanovic
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