Summary
Ryan Borstelmann is a Principal Technical Advisor for Microsoft Azure with eight years of cloud-focused experience driving secure IaaS and networking solutions. He combines hands-on engineering—starting in front-line support and premier field engineering—with strategic leadership influencing organizational strategy for Secure Future and AI enablement initiatives. Known for translating complex cloud architectures into actionable guidance, he has led documentation migrations, cross-team knowledge transfer, and tooling to improve operational efficiency. Ryan bridges customer-facing problem solving and product-level collaboration, often working directly with developers and product teams on beta Azure networking features. Based in Fargo, ND, he brings a rare mix of technical depth and communication skill honed through roles spanning field engineering, program management, and cloud advisory. He also leverages a background in media production to make technical content and processes more accessible and engaging.
8 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (BS), Management Communication, Bachelor of Science (BS), Management Communication at North Dakota State University