Hey it's me Peter Paul Kirschner,
Welcome to my humble corner of the internet! This is where I share my thoughts, experiences, and discoveries in the world of software architecture and Microsoft 365. It's like a virtual bulletin board where I post all things tech-related that pique my interest. So, feel free to browse around, leave your thoughts, and let's keep the conversation going!
Latest Posts
Semantic Index with SQL Server & Azure SQL
Comprehensive guide to SQL Server vector storage and search capabilities for Semantic Kernel - on-premise, Azure SQL, and serverless options
11.11.2025
Semantic Index with Azure Cosmos DB
Using Azure Cosmos DB as an integrated vector store (DiskANN) for chat sessions, memory, and retrieval
10.11.2025
Semantic Index with Qdrant
What Qdrant is, why it’s great for vector search, how to run it with Docker, and how to use it with Semantic Kernel in C#.
09.11.2025
Semantic Index with Azure AI Search
Getting Started with AI Search
08.11.2025
Chunking strategies, metadata filters, and hybrid search (BM25 + vectors)
How to chunk your data, filter it smartly, and combine BM25 with vectors for reliable retrieval.
07.11.2025
Retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG) patterns and evaluation
Practical RAG patterns that work in production and how to evaluate them with recall, groundedness, and latency.
06.11.2025
Where you can find me
Sometimes I speak at conferences or meetups or I'm only an attendee and enjoy networking. Here's where you can find me next:
2025 & 2026
| Event | Date | Location | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teams Community Day | 28. Jan | Köln, Germany (Hybrid) | Speaker |
| M365 PnP Call | 6 Feb | Virtual | Speaker |
| M365 PnP Call | 6 March | Virtual | Speaker |
| Microsoft AI Tour Vienna | 6. March | Vienna, Austria (Hybrid) | Booth |
| Microsoft MVP Summit | 23-28. March | Redmond, Wash. | Attendee |
| Global Azure Austria 2025 | 10 May | Pasching, Austria | Speaker |
| European PowerPlatform 2025 | 16-19 Jun | Vienna, Austria | Attendee / Partner |
| Infinity 365 | 23-25 Juni | Salzburg, Austria | Speaker |
| M365 PnP Call | 4 Sept | Virtual | Speaker |
| Austrian Power Platform Enthusiasts Meetup | 2 Oct | Vienna | Speaker |
| ESPC Webinar | 22 Oct | Virtual | Speaker |
| HTL Leonding CCC preparation | 8. Nov | Leonding, Austria | Mentor |
| ESPC 2025 | 1-4 Dec | Dublin, Ireland | Speaker |
You can also find me at the M365 Community calls on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I attend regularly, but I'm not always attending, depending on my schedule.