About us: technology built on expertise and responsibility
ZALNET brings together technology consulting, implementation, cybersecurity and education. On this About us page, we explain how we help businesses and institutions make better decisions, adopt new technologies securely and prepare their people to use them confidently.
ZALNET was founded and is led by Beata Zalewa — a technical architect, trainer and expert with nearly 20 years of experience in IT. As a result, clients work directly with someone who understands both the technology and the consequences of business decisions.
About us: expert support without corporate distance
ZALNET is an independent expert brand created by Beata Zalewa. It combines architectural, software development, implementation and training experience. Consequently, we can examine the same challenge from several perspectives: technology, security, users and business.
We do not begin with a product catalogue. First, we learn about your situation, constraints and the outcome that matters. Next, we determine whether you need an implementation, audit, Proof of Concept, consultation, training programme or simply a clearer basis for making a decision.
Therefore, clients do not buy technology for its own sake. Instead, they receive a solution suited to their objectives, risk profile and organisational capabilities.
The principles behind every ZALNET project
Tools change, but responsibility for the outcome remains. For this reason, our work is guided by four straightforward principles.
The objective before the tool
First, we identify the problem worth solving. Only then do we choose the platform, service or form of collaboration.
Security from the outset
We consider risk, privacy and compliance during the design stage, not only when a completed solution is ready for acceptance.
Knowledge stays with the client
We explain decisions, prepare documentation and train teams so the organisation can use the results of our work with confidence.
Honest recommendations
Sometimes a major implementation is the right step. However, a simpler process, a test or a decision to wait may deliver greater value.
ZALNET connects technology, security and capability development
Our areas of expertise complement one another. In practice, this means that we can design a solution, test its security and prepare people to use it in their everyday work.
AI and automation
Process analysis, PoCs, AI agents, RAG, integrations, Microsoft Foundry, Copilot Studio and the secure implementation of model-based solutions.
Cybersecurity
Blue Team, Red Team, SIEM/SOAR, Microsoft Sentinel and Defender, testing, OSINT, incident response, NIS2 and AI security.
Cloud and the modern workplace
Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Intune, identity, devices, migrations, DevSecOps and secure service architecture.
Training and mentoring
Open and private workshops, tailored programmes, step-by-step learning materials, mentoring and certification preparation.
Beata Zalewa — founder and expert at ZALNET
Beata is a technical architect, certified AI developer, Microsoft security expert, university lecturer and Microsoft Certified Trainer. She has held MCT status continuously since 2010.
Nearly 20 years in IT have taught her to examine solutions throughout their entire lifecycle: from needs and architecture, through development and testing, to implementation, maintenance and team capability development. In addition, she can translate difficult technical subjects into language that people with different levels of experience can understand.
- Architecture and HLD, LLD, BIG and SOP documentation
- AI, Azure, Microsoft 365, DevSecOps and cybersecurity
- Training, mentoring, publications and conference speaking
Expertise proven in practice
Certifications matter, but they are only the beginning. At ZALNET, we continually test our knowledge through client projects, technical labs, training materials, publications and conversations with the technology community.
Industry certifications
Microsoft AI, Azure, DevOps, Security, Identity and Microsoft 365, as well as AWS cloud fundamentals.
Project experience
Architecture, implementation, documentation, security, automation and ongoing team support after a solution goes live.
Knowledge sharing
Conferences, webinars, university teaching, technical articles, mentoring and openly available educational resources.
About us: explore ZALNET in more detail
This page provides the essential context about us. You can find further information about our experience, conference talks and ways of working in the sections below.
Let us identify what your organisation genuinely needs
You do not need a completed specification or even the name of a particular solution. Tell us about your challenge, objective or idea, and together we will determine a sensible next step.