How to Level Up Your Power Platform Career | #PowerTalks Ep. 41

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In this episode of Power Talks, Griffin talks with Andy Popkin on how his experience has allowed him to grow his career to new heights and empowered him to run a delivery practice. Andy's journey from delivery to operations is an inspiration and he taught me countless lessons during our conversation together. Check out the conversation to learn how he built several XRMToolbox tools, his advice to others wanting to grow their career, and why he has such a passion for what he does.

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Who is Andy?

Today, we’re joined by Andy Popkin, a highly experienced Director of Operations who has worn nearly every hat in the tech space—from support work and fixed-fee projects to contributing to XrmToolBox tools and working on major enterprise projects at Hitachi. With a hands-on approach and a unique perspective from both consulting and client-side experiences (including home renovation projects), Andy brings a wealth of knowledge to our discussion, so be sure to join me in welcoming him!

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If you're looking to level up your Power Platform career, this episode of #PowerTalks is packed with insights from an expert who has played nearly every role in the space. We explore the most important advice for making an impact, how diverse experience shapes problem-solving and decision-making, and the journey of building XrmToolBox tools to streamline workflows. We also dive into the operations side of tech, balancing technical expertise with business strategy, and tackling organizational inefficiencies. Plus, we discuss the biggest shifts in the tech industry, predictions for the future of the Power Platform, and the career advice every aspiring professional needs to hear. Whether you're a developer, consultant, or business leader, this conversation will help you take your Power Platform journey to the next level.

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Video Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

00:57 - Power Platform Advice

05:29 - Andy's Journey

11:58 - XRM Toolbox Tools

19:51 - Make Work Easy

27:08 - Organization Inefficiency

34:45 - Industry Direction

38:17 - After Hours Happy Hour

43:21 - Connect with Andy