https://github.com/simonpainter/simonpainter

https://github.com/simonpainter/simonpainter

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• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/simonpainter/simonpainter
• Owner: simonpainter
• Created: 2024-11-15T16:56:57.000Z (over 1 year ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2026-03-29T16:58:04.000Z (3 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2026-03-29T19:04:03.444Z (3 months ago)
• Size: 35.2 KB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md

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README

          
# Hi, I'm Simon Painter 👋

[![Microsoft MVP](https://img.shields.io/badge/Microsoft-MVP-0078D4?style=for-the-badge&logo=microsoft&logoColor=white)](https://mvp.microsoft.com/en-US/MVP/profile/b2f997ef-b877-45ff-9504-cea463f548b5)

[![Blog](https://img.shields.io/badge/Blog-simonpainter.com-21759B?style=for-the-badge&logo=rss&logoColor=white)](https://www.simonpainter.com)

[![LinkedIn](https://img.shields.io/badge/LinkedIn-sipainter-0A66C2?style=for-the-badge&logo=linkedin&logoColor=white)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sipainter/)

[![Linktree](https://img.shields.io/badge/Linktree-simonpainter-43E55E?style=for-the-badge&logo=linktree&logoColor=white)](https://linktr.ee/simonpainter)

**Cloud Network Architect · Microsoft MVP for Cloud and Datacenter Management**

I'm a cloud network architect with roots in traditional enterprise networking, focused on hybrid connectivity, multi-cloud architecture, and the protocols that tie it all together — particularly BGP and DNS. I became a [Microsoft MVP](https://mvp.microsoft.com/en-US/MVP/profile/b2f997ef-b877-45ff-9504-cea463f548b5) after turning my technical notes into a blog that apparently a few people found useful.

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## 🏅 Certifications

[![Microsoft MVP](https://img.shields.io/badge/Microsoft-MVP%202025-0078D4?style=flat-square&logo=microsoft&logoColor=white)](https://mvp.microsoft.com/en-US/MVP/profile/b2f997ef-b877-45ff-9504-cea463f548b5)

[![AZ-700](https://img.shields.io/badge/Azure-Network%20Engineer%20Associate-0078D4?style=flat-square&logo=microsoftazure&logoColor=white)](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/users/simonpainter/credentials/901c10b6d2135de3)

[![AZ-900](https://img.shields.io/badge/Azure-Fundamentals-0078D4?style=flat-square&logo=microsoftazure&logoColor=white)](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/users/simonpainter)

[![AWS Advanced Networking](https://img.shields.io/badge/AWS-Advanced%20Networking%20Specialty-FF9900?style=flat-square&logo=amazonaws&logoColor=white)](https://www.credly.com/badges/5b413a12-1d38-4487-b36c-2fa470771a70)

[![AWS Solutions Architect](https://img.shields.io/badge/AWS-Solutions%20Architect%20Associate-FF9900?style=flat-square&logo=amazonaws&logoColor=white)](https://www.credly.com/users/simon-painter)

[![AWS Cloud Practitioner](https://img.shields.io/badge/AWS-Cloud%20Practitioner-FF9900?style=flat-square&logo=amazonaws&logoColor=white)](https://www.credly.com/users/simon-painter)

[![Oracle OCI](https://img.shields.io/badge/Oracle-Cloud%20Infrastructure%20Architect-F80000?style=flat-square&logo=oracle&logoColor=white)](https://www.credly.com/users/simon-painter)

[![Terraform](https://img.shields.io/badge/HashiCorp-Terraform%20Associate-7B42BC?style=flat-square&logo=terraform&logoColor=white)](https://www.credly.com/users/simon-painter)

[![Aviatrix ACE](https://img.shields.io/badge/Aviatrix-ACE%20Associate-00A4E4?style=flat-square&logoColor=white)](https://www.credly.com/users/simon-painter)

[![CCNA](https://img.shields.io/badge/Cisco-CCNA%20R%26S-1BA0D7?style=flat-square&logo=cisco&logoColor=white)](https://www.credly.com/users/simon-painter)

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## 📊 GitHub Stats

![GitHub streak](https://streak-stats.demolab.com/?user=simonpainter&theme=github-dark-blue&hide_border=true)

![Profile summary](https://github-profile-summary-cards.vercel.app/api/cards/profile-details?username=simonpainter&theme=github_dark)

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## 📝 What I Write About

Over on [simonpainter.com](https://www.simonpainter.com) I write deep-dive technical articles aimed at network engineers navigating the transition into cloud. Recent topics include:

![BGP](https://img.shields.io/badge/-BGP-informational?style=flat-square)

![DNS](https://img.shields.io/badge/-DNS-informational?style=flat-square)

![Azure Networking](https://img.shields.io/badge/-Azure%20Networking-0078D4?style=flat-square&logo=microsoftazure&logoColor=white)

![AWS Networking](https://img.shields.io/badge/-AWS%20Networking-FF9900?style=flat-square&logo=amazonaws&logoColor=white)

![Zero Trust](https://img.shields.io/badge/-Zero%20Trust-brightgreen?style=flat-square)

![MCP / AI](https://img.shields.io/badge/-MCP%20%2F%20AI-blueviolet?style=flat-square)

- **BGP for enterprise cloud connectivity** — hybrid, multi-cloud, and everything in between

- **Encrypted DNS** — DoH, DoT, SVCB/HTTPS records, DDR, and what Microsoft's DoH preview means for enterprise networks

- **Azure networking** — Virtual Network Routing Appliance, hub-and-spoke patterns, and AZ-700 prep

- **Zero Trust & ZTNA** — how much has really changed since the SSL VPN era?

- **AI & automation** — BGP Route Server MCP, reducing meeting overhead with intent capture

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## 🚀 Featured Projects

| Repo | Stars | Forks | Description |

|---|---|---|---|

| [pyflare](https://github.com/simonpainter/pyflare) | ![stars](https://img.shields.io/github/stars/simonpainter/pyflare?style=flat-square) | ![forks](https://img.shields.io/github/forks/simonpainter/pyflare?style=flat-square) | Python script that keeps Cloudflare DNS records updated with your current public IP |

| [netbox-mcp](https://github.com/simonpainter/netbox-mcp) | ![stars](https://img.shields.io/github/stars/simonpainter/netbox-mcp?style=flat-square) | ![forks](https://img.shields.io/github/forks/simonpainter/netbox-mcp?style=flat-square) | MCP server for NetBox, letting AI assistants query and interact with your network source of truth |

| [MoodBadger](https://github.com/simonpainter/MoodBadger) | ![stars](https://img.shields.io/github/stars/simonpainter/MoodBadger?style=flat-square) | ![forks](https://img.shields.io/github/forks/simonpainter/MoodBadger?style=flat-square) | Assistive tech for neurodivergent children — a Pimoroni Badger2040 e-ink display for expressing emotional state |

| [bgp-lg-mcp](https://github.com/simonpainter/bgp-lg-mcp) | ![stars](https://img.shields.io/github/stars/simonpainter/bgp-lg-mcp?style=flat-square) | ![forks](https://img.shields.io/github/forks/simonpainter/bgp-lg-mcp?style=flat-square) | BGP route server MCP proxy, covered in depth [on the blog](https://www.simonpainter.com/bgp-lg-mcp) |

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*The blog started as a personal notebook — somewhere to record solutions so I wouldn't have to solve the same problem twice. If you've ever googled a problem and landed on your own post, you'll understand exactly why.*