Azure & DevOps Podcast

AI Developer Training in .NET with Bruno Capuano - Episode 343

Mar 31, 2025

Bruno Capuano, a Principal Cloud Advocate at Microsoft, empowers teams to harness AI using languages like C#, Python, and C++. He shares his journey into tech advocacy and highlights the crucial need for .NET developers to have seamless access to AI tools. Bruno discusses essential resources for beginners and the benefit of local development options. He also explores innovative solutions like vector databases to enhance AI applications, emphasizing real-time data interactions and community engagement to make AI more accessible and effective.

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Quick takeaways

Bruno Capuano emphasizes that with the right tools, .NET developers can effectively integrate AI capabilities into their applications without intimidation.

The rise of vector databases and Retrieval Augmented Generation is transforming how applications use AI for natural language queries and data interaction.

Deep dives

The Importance of AI Training for .NET Developers

AI training is crucial for .NET developers as it allows them to integrate AI capabilities into their applications effectively. Bruno Capuano emphasizes that developers do not have to be intimidated by AI, as various tools and services are available to simplify this integration. With familiar programming languages like C#, Python, and C++, developers can leverage existing resources to build AI solutions that meet business needs. As organizations increasingly seek to harness AI, gaining these skills positions .NET developers for success in an evolving technological landscape.

Intro

3min

Navigating Career Transitions and Community Engagement in Tech

3min

Empowering .NET Developers in AI

17min

Enhancing AI with Vector Databases

10min

Exploring Retrieval Augmented Generation in AI Models

5min

Bruno Capuano is a Principal Cloud Advocate at Microsoft where he empowers teams to build AI solutions with Azure using programming languages like C#, Python, and C++. His approach is to solve complex problems with minimal effort, delivering simple and efficient solutions in today’s fast-paced AI landscape. Bruno has led innovation in teams at Avanade across Canada and Europe, transforming cutting-edge technologies into practical business solutions. He is passionate about working with teams, helping them grow, achieve high productivity, and foster collaborative, positive environments. As an international speaker, he advocates for making AI accessible to everyone, empowering teams and organizations to harness its transformative potential. Outside of tech, he is a runner, a lifelong learner, and always looking for his next challenge—whether it’s mastering new skills or tackling a marathon.

Topics of Discussion:

[5:08] Bruno explains how his passion for learning and community engagement led him to a role where he could dedicate himself to education and advocacy.

[7:17] Why data scientists and new AI tools often favor Python first, and how Bruno and his team work to ensure .NET developers also have immediate access to modern AI capabilities.

[10:31] The progression of getting developers into AI.

[11:20] Starting with familiar tools like Notepad.

[13:39] The “must have’s” for developers who want to start writing AI code.

[17:20] The benefit of GitHub models.

[23:47] Vector Databases & Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).

[25:17] How vector databases store information using numerical representations and enable semantic search.

[31:25] Bruno highlights how AI “skills” or “functions” can call external APIs to fetch real-time data.

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