Randy Pagels
Randy is an accredited GitHub trainer, Microsoft MVP, and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) at Xebia Academy. He is a DevOps Architect with over 20 years of expertise, delivering the full spectrum of GitHub Copilot courses along with GitHub Advanced Security and Administration training.
With 17+ years at Microsoft where he pioneered the FastTrack for Azure program, Randy is known for simplifying complex concepts into actionable steps.
Randy Pagels is a DevOps Architect with over 20 years of expertise and 17+ years at Microsoft, where he pioneered the FastTrack for Azure program from pilot to global service and drove multimillion-dollar Azure initiatives. He also led a regional Azure IoT Data Services campaign.
Randy excels at blending deep technical expertise with an engaging, personable presence—clients consistently praise his clear explanations and approachable demeanor. He is known for simplifying complex concepts into actionable steps. His GitHub training portfolio includes Copilot (from fundamentals through agent mode and context engineering), Advanced Security, and Administration. Recent engagements include Copilot enablement at Experian and Home Depot, and the CNA GHAS rollout.
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