Gabriel Petrescu

Gabriel brings more than 15 years of experience helping organisations solve complex Microsoft infrastructure challenges. As a former Microsoft Escalation Engineer, he has worked on everything from large-scale SQL Server outages to Azure infrastructure issues - experience that now shapes every course he teaches.

Today, Gabriel specialises in Azure infrastructure, SQL Server, Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance, Linux and automation, combining deep technical expertise with a practical, learner-first approach. As a Microsoft AI Ambassador, he also helps professionals understand how AI and modern DevOps can enhance everyday IT operations.

His teaching style is what sets him apart. Gabriel listens to the challenges learners face, cuts through unnecessary complexity, and focuses on practical solutions that can be applied immediately. It's an approach that has earned him an average learner rating of 4.8 out of 5.

With expert-level certifications including Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Security Administrator Associate and Azure for SAP Workloads Specialty, Gabriel is passionate about helping IT professionals build confidence alongside technical expertise.

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