.NET architect, author, educator, and software engineer focused on distributed systems, cloud-native architecture, and applied AI on the Microsoft stack.
I build production-oriented reference implementations, templates, and learning resources for developers who want to ship robust systems with .NET, Aspire, Azure, authentication platforms, messaging, and modern AI tooling.
- Cloud-native .NET architecture
- .NET Aspire and distributed application design
- Authentication and identity integration
- Message-driven systems and real-time communication
- Applied AI in .NET with ML.NET, Semantic Kernel, and agentic systems
- Practical developer education grounded in real-world engineering
Here are a few repositories that best represent my work:
Production-style examples showing how to compose real distributed systems with Aspire, including authentication, databases, messaging, caching, real-time communication, and local-first developer workflows.
A practical deep dive into building real-time applications with SignalR and .NET.
A clear and practical demonstration of SOLID principles in C#, aimed at helping developers move from theory to implementation.
Examples and guidance for modern Entity Framework Core modeling patterns and data design.
Applied machine learning examples for .NET developers who want practical, code-first ways to use ML.NET.
I care deeply about helping developers build real expertise, not just copy tutorials.
My work includes:
- Writing books on .NET, C#, machine learning, SignalR, gRPC, security, and application architecture
- Creating courses for developers and engineering teams
- Designing practical learning material that bridges software engineering fundamentals with modern platform and AI capabilities
My teaching style focuses on:
- clarity over buzzwords
- real architectural trade-offs
- production-minded examples
- evergreen engineering skills that remain valuable as tools evolve
My Pluralsight courses on .NET and AI agents
This profile is where I publish work around:
- reference implementations for modern .NET systems
- architecture examples that go beyond toy demos
- starter templates for real-world solutions
- educational repositories that explain why a design works, not just how to run it
If you are a developer, architect, or engineering leader working in the Microsoft ecosystem, you’ll find content here aimed at helping you build systems that are easier to understand, evolve, deploy, and operate.
Right now, I’m especially interested in:
- turning real-world .NET Aspire setups into reusable blueprints
- building agentic and AI-assisted systems in .NET
- creating infrastructure and deployment templates for Azure and container-based platforms
- making advanced engineering concepts more accessible without oversimplifying them
- Website: orionaiengineering.com
- GitHub: github.com/fiodarsazanavets
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/fiodar-sazanavets
If you’re interested in .NET architecture, Aspire, distributed systems, applied AI, technical education, or consulting-oriented engineering assets, you’re in the right place.