Harry Kimpel

About

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 00:00:00 +0000

Hi, I’m Harry 👋

Developer Advocate at New Relic | Speaker | Open Source Contributor | Cloud & Observability Enthusiast

I help developers build better software through observability, cloud-native architectures, and modern DevOps practices. My passion is solving complex technical challenges and making sophisticated concepts accessible to engineers at all levels.

What I Do

Currently, I focus on:

Observability & Monitoring — Building practices around distributed tracing, metrics, and logs using OpenTelemetry and New Relic
Cloud-Native Architecture — Designing scalable, resilient applications for AWS, Azure, and cloud-agnostic platforms
Developer Advocacy — Speaking at conferences, writing technical content, and engaging with developer communities
Open Source — Contributing to projects like Dapr and other distributed systems initiatives
Security — Promoting secure development practices and supply chain security

My Expertise

Current Focus Areas

Observability & APM — Distributed tracing, metrics collection, real user monitoring, IAST/SCA
Cloud Platforms — Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS, Kubernetes, Dapr, Docker
Modern Architectures — Microservices, event-driven systems, serverless, cloud-native patterns
Languages & Frameworks — .NET, Java, Python, Node.js, cloud SDKs

Values I Care About

Clear Communication — Making complex topics understandable for technical and non-technical audiences
Pragmatic Solutions — Focusing on real-world problems, not just theoretical perfection
Community — Contributing to open source and helping other developers grow
Continuous Learning — Staying current with rapidly evolving cloud and observability landscapes

Background

Software craftsman with 28+ years of experience designing and building enterprise applications. I’ve worked across the full stack—from database architecture to modern cloud-native microservices. My journey has taken me from traditional enterprise development through cloud transformation, and now into the observability space.

Speaker Bio

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Passionierter Software-Handwerker mit 28+ Jahren Erfahrung in der Software-Entwicklung mit einem breiten Spektrum an Technologien, Plattformen und Frameworks. Sein Hauptfokus ist auf cloud-native Software-Architekturen mit einer Passion für modellgetriebene Entwicklung, Applikations-Modernisierung und Dapr. Die Observierung und Sicherheitsaspekte solcher Umgebungen sind hierbei Kernpunkte seiner Arbeit.

Als Principal Developer Relations Engineer bei New Relic unterstützt Harry andere Software Entwickler, DevOps, SREs und Operations Experten beim Verständnis und der Implementierung von proaktiven und skalierbaren Observability Methoden mit Hilfe von Open Source Technologien und der New Relic Plattform.

Speaker Bio

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Passionate software craftsman with 28+ years experience in a broad spectrum of development technologies and platforms. Main focus on cloud-native software architectures and all major cloud environments. Passion for model-driven development, application modernization and Dapr. Observing and securing these environments are key aspects.

As a Developer Relations Engineer at New Relic, Harry helps software engineers, DevOps, SREs and operations experts to understand and implement proactive and scalable observability practices by leveraging open source technologies and the New Relic platform.

Public Content/Speaking

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000

I am a developer advocate and speaker focused on observability, performance, and security for modern cloud-native systems. I speak and write about OpenTelemetry, distributed tracing, DevSecOps, and developer productivity. You can book me for keynotes, conference talks, workshops, webinars, or podcasts on those topics.

Connect with Me

Find me across the web and social platforms:


Blog & Code	Personal website/blog • GitHub • Legacy blog
Professional	LinkedIn (posts)
Social	Bluesky • Mastodon • Twitter/X
Video	YouTube

🚀 New Relic

Observability Platform Leader — Speaking, writing, and building content around observability, performance monitoring, and security.

Disclaimer / Impressum

Wed, 22 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0000

English Version

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Unleashing the Power of Monitoring: Master Your WordPress with New Relic

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Enhance Performance and User Experience with Comprehensive Observability

Optimizing Kafka Tracing with OpenTelemetry: Boost Visibility & Performance

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Discover how OpenTelemetry can enhance your Kafka tracing efforts to improve operational insights and application performance.

Why I'm Excited for .NET Conf 2024

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Explore .NET Conf 2024: Unveiling .NET 9, .NET Aspire, Blazor, MAUI advances, and embracing community connections for developers.

Observability as code for AI apps with New Relic and Pulumi

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Master AI observability: automate end-to-end monitoring with New Relic and Pulumi for scalable AI insights

How To Observe Your Blazor WebAssembly Application With OpenTelemetry And Real User Monitoring

Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Read this guide on how to collect all the telemetry from the .NET Aspire eShop application into an OpenTelemetry backend such as New Relic

Guide: How to route Docker logs correctly in New Relic

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Learn how to correctly route Docker container logs to New Relic with our easy guide on setting up log tags and parsing rules.

A Deep Dive into Zero-Day Vulnerability Alerts with New Relic APM

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Learn how to create proactive zero-day vulnerability alerts using New Relic APM. Detect security threats in real-time without extensive scanning.

Using .NET Aspire eShop application to collect all the telemetry

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Read this guide on how to collect all the telemetry from the .NET Aspire eShop application into an OpenTelemetry backend such as New Relic

How to monitor Microsoft 365: Observing AD FS

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Read this guide on Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) monitoring for a secure Microsoft 365 experience. Learn how to validate certificates, ensure metadata availability, and fortify your organization's identity management.

How to use CodeStream—and shift left your observability practice

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Shift left your observability with New Relic CodeStream. Debug faster by viewing telemetry data directly in your IDE alongside your code.

How to monitor Microsoft 365: Getting started

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Start monitoring Microsoft 365 with New Relic. Learn to track service health, user logins, and ensure security and compliance for your organization.

How to use IAST to prove exploitable vulnerabilities within your first-party code

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Use Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST) with New Relic to find and prove exploitable vulnerabilities in your code during runtime.

Mitigate the hidden security risks of open source software libraries

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Discover and fix vulnerable open source libraries in your code. Learn how to use New Relic vulnerability management to secure your dependencies.

Level up your security skillset with New Relic

Mon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Essential security best practices for developers. Learn how to use New Relic's vulnerability management to identify and fix security issues faster.

Updated Snyk Webhook Integration with New Relic

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Updated guide for integrating Snyk security vulnerabilities with New Relic using webhooks. Stream vulnerability data to your observability platform.

How to send Snyk vulnerability data to the New Relic observability platform

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Integrate Snyk with New Relic to visualize and track security vulnerabilities alongside your application performance metrics in one platform.

Snyk Integration Capabilities with WebHooks - some examples

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Integrate Snyk with New Relic, Datadog, Splunk, and more using webhooks. Real-world examples for forwarding vulnerability data to observability platforms.

Forward Snyk Vulnerability data to Splunk Observability Cloud

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Stream Snyk security vulnerability data to Splunk Observability Cloud. Correlate application security with performance metrics in one dashboard.

How to send Snyk Vulnerability data to New Relic using Prometheus?

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Export Snyk vulnerability data to New Relic using Prometheus. Build security dashboards and alerts alongside your observability metrics.

Year 2021 Reflection - What's next in 2022?

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Reflecting on 2021 achievements and setting goals for 2022. Personal and professional growth, tech trends, and what's ahead.

Visual Studio Code REST Client Scripting

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Use VS Code REST Client extension for API testing. Send HTTP requests, use variables, and script API workflows directly in your editor.

New Relic Microsoft Teams App

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Build a Microsoft Teams app to display New Relic dashboards and metrics. Give leadership visibility into application performance without extra logins.

Observing Dapr applications with New Relic One

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Monitor Dapr microservices with New Relic One. See distributed traces, metrics, and logs across your cloud-native applications in one platform.

How-To: Set-up New Relic to observe Dapr and it's applications

Sat, 21 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Configure New Relic to collect metrics, traces, and logs from Dapr sidecars and your microservices. Complete observability for distributed applications.

Microsoft Ignite - Azure announcements and more

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Key announcements from Microsoft Ignite conference. Azure updates, new services, and important news for developers and IT professionals.

Fun Project: Amazon Alexa Skill for New Relic Insights

Fri, 03 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Build a custom Amazon Alexa skill to query New Relic Insights data using .NET Core, AWS Lambda, and C#. Voice-enabled observability made easy.

APM with Microsoft .NET Core on Azure

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Step-by-step guide to setting up Application Performance Monitoring for .NET Core applications running on Microsoft Azure with New Relic.

New Relic's APM demo on IBM BlueMix

Mon, 07 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Deploying and monitoring applications on IBM BlueMix (Cloud Foundry) with New Relic APM. See a live demo from our Cloud Foundry Meetup presentation.

Azure Mobile Center ... and the art of debugging :-)

Thu, 30 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Using Azure Mobile Center (now App Center) for mobile app debugging. Crash reporting and diagnostics for iOS and Android apps.

What the heck is a parser-combinator?

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Introduction to parser combinators. Understand this functional programming concept for building parsers from smaller components.

Re-architect applications for the cloud

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Strategies for re-architecting legacy applications for cloud deployment. Modernization patterns and best practices.

What’s so important about Asymmetrical Transformation?

Mon, 30 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Understanding asymmetrical transformation in application modernization. How MDA and re-architecture patterns accelerate migration.

SAP HANA Cloud Platform – custom application deployment ... lessons learned

Fri, 23 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Lessons learned deploying custom apps to SAP HANA Cloud Platform. Common pitfalls and solutions from real-world experience.

SAP HANA Cloud Platform - custom application deployment

Wed, 21 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Deploy custom applications to SAP HANA Cloud Platform. Step-by-step guide for cloud deployment and configuration.

The next break-down is about to happen (soon)

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Preparing for inevitable system failures. Why proactive monitoring and modernization prevent costly application breakdowns.

Application Modernization and containers

Wed, 13 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Modernize legacy applications using containers. How containerization enables cloud migration and DevOps practices.

DevOps in the Enterprise

Thu, 07 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Implementing DevOps practices in enterprise organizations. Cultural transformation, tooling, and best practices for large-scale adoption.

Microsoft Azure Active Directory and Multi-Factor Authentication

Sun, 10 May 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Implement Multi-Factor Authentication with Azure Active Directory. Secure your applications with MFA for enhanced identity protection.

Windows 10 and Microsoft Azure Active Directory

Fri, 08 May 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Integrate Windows 10 with Azure Active Directory. Enable single sign-on, device management, and enterprise identity features.

Microsoft and Oracle announce enterprise partnership

Tue, 25 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Analysis of the Microsoft and Oracle enterprise partnership announcement. What it means for cloud computing and enterprise software.

Windows 8 Upgrade ... it's so easy!

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000

My Windows 8 upgrade experience. Step-by-step walkthrough showing how easy it is to upgrade from previous Windows versions.

Cliplets: still and dynamic images

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Exploring Microsoft Research Cliplets technology for creating dynamic images that combine still and moving elements.

Windows Azure: updates from the spring release

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Key updates from the Windows Azure spring release. New features, improvements, and what developers need to know.

BMW 5-series E61: CD-changer hangs/does not release magazine ... do it yourself

Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Fix a stuck BMW E61 CD changer that won't release the magazine. Step-by-step DIY guide to manually eject and repair.

Windows Phone: Skype 1.0 now in Marketplace

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Skype 1.0 released for Windows Phone. First impressions of the official app and how it compares to other platforms.

Microsoft Script Explorer for Windows PowerShell (pre-release)

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Preview of Microsoft Script Explorer for PowerShell. Discover, download, and manage PowerShell scripts from a central repository.

Skype app for Windows Phone is here

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Skype officially arrives on Windows Phone. First impressions, features, and how it compares to other mobile platforms.

Windows Phone 7 - new update named Mango coming soon

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Preview of Windows Phone 7 Mango update. New features including multitasking, IE9, and deeper social integration.

Yay! my first Windows Phone 7 Mango app officially published

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

My first Windows Phone 7 Mango app is live in the marketplace. Journey from development to publication and lessons learned.

Windows Phone 7: application development caveat with ViewModel entity class

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Common pitfall in WP7 development with ViewModel and entity classes. Avoid this mistake for proper MVVM data binding.

Entity Framework Code First Migrations ... sounds like a dream come true

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Introduction to Entity Framework Code First Migrations. Manage database schema changes directly from your C# code with automatic migrations.

SharePoint 2010: 'Access Denied' when using Managed Metadata Service terms in custom list

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Fix SharePoint 2010 Access Denied errors with Managed Metadata Service. Resolve permission issues for taxonomy terms in custom lists.

Samsung RS21KPSM Side-by-Side refrigerator not cooling (not it-related)

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Troubleshoot Samsung RS21KPSM refrigerator cooling problems. DIY diagnosis and repair tips when your fridge stops cooling.

Microsoft Virtual Academy (MVA)

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Explore Microsoft Virtual Academy for free online training. Learn Azure, .NET, and other Microsoft technologies with self-paced courses.

C# and .NET Framework for Java Developers

Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Guide for Java developers transitioning to C# and .NET Framework. Compare syntax, patterns, and ecosystem differences between the platforms.

ASP.NET: very slow page load leads to extremely poor user experience

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Troubleshooting slow ASP.NET page loads. Diagnose and fix performance issues that cause poor user experience in web applications.

OlivaNova application: performance comparison for H2 Database

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Benchmark OlivaNova apps on H2 embedded database. Performance comparison with other database options for model-driven apps.

Windows Phone 7: syncing calendars between different devices

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Sync calendars across Windows Phone 7 and other devices. Set up cross-platform calendar synchronization for seamless scheduling.

Windows Phone 7: tickWell social networking

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Review of tickWell social networking app for Windows Phone 7. Aggregate your social feeds in one place on your mobile device.

OlivaNova application: performance comparison between Oracle 10g and TimesTen

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Benchmark comparison of OlivaNova applications on Oracle 10g vs TimesTen in-memory database. Performance metrics and analysis.

Microsoft ASP.NET Security Vulnerability: "padding oracle"

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Understanding the ASP.NET padding oracle security vulnerability. How it works, impact assessment, and mitigation steps for web applications.

Silverlight 4 and WCF RIA Services generated from OlivaNova model

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Generate Silverlight 4 and WCF RIA Services from OlivaNova models. Model-driven approach to rich client applications.

Did you know that OlivaNova is able to create application information logs automatically?

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000

OlivaNova auto-generates application logging. How model-driven development includes built-in observability features.

OlivaNova is compatible with TimesTen In-Memory database

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Run OlivaNova applications on Oracle TimesTen in-memory database. Configuration and compatibility details.

Silverlight 4, WCF RIA Services and OlivaNova Business Logic

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Integrating Silverlight 4 and WCF RIA Services with OlivaNova business logic. Model-driven development meets rich internet apps.

Audit information specified in a model … part 2

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Model audit trails in OlivaNova part 2. Implementing audit functionality through model-driven code generation.

Audit information specified in a model ... part 1

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Model audit trails in OlivaNova part 1. Define audit requirements in your model for automatic tracking implementation.

Model Driven Software Development ... a more advanced "Hello World!"

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Beyond Hello World with model-driven development. A practical example showing MDA/MDSD capabilities in OlivaNova.

JavaScript Logging

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Best practices for JavaScript logging in web applications. Debug effectively with console methods and logging libraries.

OlivaNova Evaluation Version

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Get started with OlivaNova evaluation version. Try model-driven development for yourself with this trial software.

integranova Roadshows in Germany (Munich and Düsseldorf)

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Integranova roadshow events in Munich and Düsseldorf. Learn about OlivaNova model-driven development in person.

XMI to XMI converter

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Convert between XMI formats for model-driven development. Tool for transforming UML model interchange files.

Oracle conflict with Oracle Database and Oracle Containers 4 Java

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Resolving conflicts between Oracle Database and Oracle Containers for Java (OC4J). Troubleshooting deployment and configuration issues.

ASP.NET session state store provider for MySQL available on sourceforge

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Open source ASP.NET session state provider for MySQL now available on SourceForge. Store session data in MySQL instead of SQL Server.

SQL Server 2008 installation fails due to "Restart required"

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Fix SQL Server 2008 installation failure due to pending restart. Clear the restart requirement and complete your installation.

ASP.NET session state store provider for MySQL (2nd Update)

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Second update to the custom ASP.NET session state provider for MySQL. Improved performance and bug fixes for session management.

Reinventing the computer desktop interaction

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Exploring new paradigms for desktop computer interaction. Innovative UI concepts and the future of human-computer interfaces.

Microsoft Virtual PC: lessons learned in virtualization

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Lessons learned using Microsoft Virtual PC for virtualization. Tips, best practices, and common pitfalls to avoid.

Hibernate Exception: Unable to instantiate default tuplizer

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Fix the Hibernate 'Unable to instantiate default tuplizer' exception. Common causes and solutions for this Java persistence error.

Home Entertainment System (Win Media Center, Xbox 360)

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Build a home entertainment system with Windows Media Center and Xbox 360. Stream media, watch TV, and integrate your setup.

Installing Windows 7 RC ... getting around CDBoot code 5

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Fix the CDBoot code 5 error when installing Windows 7 RC. Workaround for CD/DVD boot issues during Windows installation.

ASP.NET session state store provider for MySql (Update)

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Updated ASP.NET session state store provider for MySQL with new features and improvements for web application session management.

Fabulous demo from MIT

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Impressive technology demonstration from MIT showcasing innovative computer science research and future computing concepts.

Installing SQL Server 2008 RC0

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Step-by-step guide to installing SQL Server 2008 RC0. Prerequisites, configuration options, and troubleshooting common installation issues.

The hassle of installing VS 2008

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Troubleshooting Visual Studio 2008 installation problems. Common issues, prerequisites, and solutions for a successful install.

Silverlight Surface

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Building Silverlight applications for Microsoft Surface. Multi-touch development and interactive table-top experiences.

ASP.NET session state store provider for MySql

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Custom ASP.NET session state provider for MySQL databases. Alternative to SQL Server for storing web application session data.

kimpel.com Hosting

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Behind the scenes of hosting kimpel.com. Infrastructure choices, deployment setup, and lessons learned running a personal website.

ASP.NET/IIS hangs - Visual Studio stops responding when you try to create/access an ASP.NET project

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Fix Visual Studio hanging when creating or accessing ASP.NET projects. Troubleshoot IIS and ASP.NET configuration issues.

Hello world!

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Welcome to my blog! Sharing insights on software development, cloud technologies, and developer experience.

Microsoft Surface

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000

First look at Microsoft Surface. Exploring the innovative hardware and software integration of Microsoft's tablet device.

RsKeyMgmt: German culture (no response)

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Troubleshooting RsKeyMgmt issues with German culture settings. Fix SQL Server Reporting Services key management problems.