Hi, I'm Radoslav Gatev

Solution Architect & Consultant, specializing in designing and building complex solutions in the Microsoft Cloud.

About Me

I'm Radoslav Gatev, an experienced solution architect and consultant based in Bulgaria, specializing in designing and building complex solutions in Microsoft Azure.

My expertise lies in crafting highly performant and resilient applications that maximize the efficiency of the cloud for companies worldwide, ranging from startups to enterprises. As the founder of Verityware Opens in a new tab , I help organizations navigate complex cloud challenges. With my roots as a .NET developer, I remain deeply technical and keep my coding skills sharp.

I possess an unwavering passion for staying at the forefront of technology. I embrace the cutting-edge and constantly seek innovative approaches to solve challenges and drive success for my clients.

My ongoing contributions to the tech community have been recognized by Microsoft, awarding me the Microsoft Azure MVP title 7 times in a row since 2018. This recognition reflects my commitment to sharing knowledge and helping others succeed in their cloud journey.

I authored the book Introducing Distributed Application Runtime (Dapr) Opens in a new tab , published by Apress in 2021.

Areas of Expertise

Microsoft Azure Design & Implementation
.NET Development
Microservices & Distributed Systems
Containers & Kubernetes
Infrastructure as Code
DevOps & CI/CD
Data Analytics
Cloud Security

Curious about my full professional experience?

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Latest from my blog

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Ghost on Azure App Service: No Longer Maintained

My open-source project which let anyone quickly provision a free Ghost blog on Azure App Service, will no longer be maintained. As of this post, I've archived the repository.I hoped to revive it ...

Published March 2, 2026
Public Speaking

Sharing Knowledge at Events

I speak at conferences, lead discussion panels, and share insights on Azure architecture, cloud-native development, and distributed systems.

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Radoslav interviewed at GitHub Universe
Radoslav on an MVP panel discussion
Radoslav presenting on stage
Radoslav speaking at a tech event
Radoslav on a panel at Technovation
Panel discussion at Technovation event

Recent Appearances

Build Highlights and A breakdown session

June 24, 2026 • Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

Build //localhost:Veliko Tarnovo

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AI agents are the new apps: Enter Microsoft Agent Framework

April 18, 2026 • Sofia, Bulgaria

Global Azure Bulgaria 2026

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Beyond Work

Life Outside Tech

Snorkeling & Freediving

Exploring the underwater world on a single breath is something that brings me calm and focus. Whether it is snorkeling over reefs or pushing depth limits while freediving, there is a quiet peace beneath the surface that is hard to find elsewhere.

Radoslav with an octopus

Public Markets Investing

Public markets investing is one of those activities where the research is half the fun. I like digging into companies, understanding their fundamentals, and then watching how things play out over time.

Pink Pig Porsche piggy bank wearing goggles and a helmet next to a matching pink race car model

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Music

I picked up the guitar as a kid. Never got particularly good at it. Still trying. I have always appreciated music - after all, I married a singer. Together, we try our hand at recording covers every now and then. We recorded a few Christmas ones. No pressure, just for fun.

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