Bethany Jep

my not so pointless, rant 😅 You remember those motivational speakers from back in the day? The ones who defined life for us and expected us to just get it? Well, I expect you not just to get—but to relate to—this opener: Life is a huge heap of laundry. It doesn’t stop. It doesn’t even pause. One day you’re washing, the next you’re folding, and before you know it—another pile of dirty clothes is waiting for round two. The cycle never ends. ...

🛠 I have the workshop; you just need to try it out and tell me what you think! I recently converted my workshop from Azure AI to GitHub Models, and it will be globally used as introductory content for the Global AI Bootcamps all over the world in ~125 locations. One of the biggest advantages of using GitHub Models is it provides every GitHub user access to some leading models from Azure AI Model Catalog, allowing you to experiment, test and compare models before you get them to production. Another plus of using GitHub Models is you only need to create your personal token to get started and going - no complicated setup, no friction. Using GitHub Models is free until you hit the rate limits of the different models. ...

👩‍🏫 When a teacher gives you Kudos, you know teaching was always your calling! I always find it so wholesome collaborating with Microsoft LEAP because teaching is where my heart is. While getting kudos is always nice, the real impact comes from seeing people’s faces light up as they discover something new—that alone makes it all worth it. Adding AI to education…. This blog post will be brief—I originally wrote it as a recap, but honestly, the session itself was so wholesome that I don’t have much to add. ...

📶 and it’s basically the only Social media platform I use…. P.S. WhatsApp & Snapchat don’t count since they’re basically messaging apps, not social media. Before you come at me with pitchforks, hear me out. I did a social media audit, and let’s just say…it was bad. Really bad. So bad that I can’t even share the results publicly—it’s that embarrassing. But the nature of my work requires me to be active on social media, because, well… my work can’t speak for itself. ...

🎙️ A bit on Azure AI Foundry and a smallish rant on Prompty Have you ever had that warm sensation in your belly where you feel like this is what all the hard work was for? For me, it’s when I receive heartwarming feedback from participants in a session I’m moderating. That moment when I know I’ve made an impact on someone’s journey—it makes it all worth it. And yes, I always treat myself afterward. Not for the recognition, but for the impact. ...

⛵ The meetup with a view - Cape Town Developer User Group. Have you ever attended a meetup with the perfect view of the Atlantic Ocean? Speaking right next to where you board the ferry to the history-filled Robben Island? Yeah, I never thought I would—but I did. And afterward, I took a boat ride to Robben Island to immerse myself in its history. Session: Building AI Solutions in Azure AI Foundry ...

🛠️ The city of the hustle and bustle - AI Tour Joburg. I know, I missed a post last week and the other. Life happened — I was confused, hurt, sad, and betrayed. Basically, adulting! One day, I’ll look back and laugh, but at the time, I was at my lowest. So, to make up for it, this week and the next few weeks we’re doubling up with two event recaps, some lessons from Robben Island, a new book I’m reading, and more. ...

💡 First speaking engagement 2025 in Bengaluru, India It’s been a while since I’ve written an event recap — surprising, considering I spend so much time attending and speaking at conferences! Events are at the core of DevRel, where learning, sharing, and connecting happen in real-time. So, I’ve decided to make it a tradition: documenting my speaking engagements not only as a personal reflection but also as a resource for anyone interested in the topics I cover. ...

💡 What if the only way to achieve perfection is completing your own damn work? For the longest time, I’ve been staring at blank pages. The idea of perfection in my head seems impossible to achieve in real life, leaving me frozen, unable to start. Time and again, I find myself struggling to take that first step. My process always starts with endless planning. It begins with a spark—something lights up in my brain, like my idea for a newsletter. Then I create list after list: topics I want to cover, actions needed to bring the idea to life. Gradually, I designed the whole newsletter layout. Yet a year later, all I have is a Substack page with nothing but a “launching soon” sign. ...

Hi 😊, Welcome to my small garden on the internet. I’m Bethany Jepchumba, currently a Cloud Advocate at Microsoft and I enjoy teaching. I have created this website to share my various learnings and experiences in AI, machine learning and everything in between. Hope you enjoy the journey with me. ~ Pikachu 🐾