Automation

Azure automation is how you eliminate repetitive administrative tasks—assuming you can navigate PowerShell dependency hell, authenticate across 40+ subscriptions, and maintain runbooks that survive Azure API changes. Logic Apps promise no-code automation until you need error handling, custom connectors, or workflows complex enough to actually save time. Azure Functions work perfectly in development, then fail mysteriously in production when dependencies conflict. Real automation requires production-grade code, comprehensive error handling, and operational discipline most teams don't have. At enterprise scale, automation becomes critical infrastructure that requires the same governance as production applications. Your automated inventory script can't fail silently when subscription access changes. Your certificate renewal workflow needs alerting when Let's Encrypt hits rate limits. Your cost allocation automation requires validation before generating showback reports that executives trust. Effective automation means building tools that work across organizational boundaries, survive staff turnover, and handle edge cases gracefully. You'll write more error handling code than business logic—and that's exactly what production automation requires.