Tom Kerkhove

In this insightful discussion, Tom Kerkhove, a Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft, dives into making software development more sustainable. He explores how Azure API Management can shift workloads to low-emission data centers and highlight the importance of tracking carbon footprints. Tom emphasizes eliminating wasted compute cycles in CI/CD processes and adopting policies that dynamically reduce emissions based on real-time data. Tune in for strategies that not only enhance performance but also contribute to a greener tech future!

Tom Kerkhove, a Senior software engineer at Microsoft specializing in Azure API Management, shares insights on creating environmentally sustainable software. He discusses the importance of making carbon footprints visible in applications and the potential of shifting workloads to low-emission data centers. Kerkhove highlights the need to measure emissions before taking action and addresses the issue of wasted CI/CD cycles. He also emphasizes the role of autoscaling in energy saving and the benefits of using API policies to minimize unnecessary workloads.