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FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/467 Em D’Arcy updates us on her recent promotion to the position of Director of Low Code at Hitachi Solutions. Em reflects on her career growth within the Power Platform and highlights the importance of organizations embracing low code to empower business users and free up IT resources. How the Power Platform has transitioned from being seen as a platform for simple apps and games to gaining acceptance and respect as an enterprise...

24 Jul 202327min

FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/466 Introducing Ben den Blanken. He shares his personal life, highlighting the importance and challenges of balancing work and family, which he considers the most significant part of his life. As a Power Platform Lead, Ben excels in connecting the dots and leveraging the Power Platform, Azure, and modern work. Join us as we dive into his journey and discover the key factors that contribute to his success. Ben sheds light on his rol...

19 Jul 202324min

FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/465 Malcolm McAuley shares the importance of family in his life and how he cherishes the time spent with his wife and two boys. Discover Malcolm’s family fun revolves around their regular trips and enjoying the water and creating lasting memories. Malcolm delves into his current focus on AI and its potential for leveraging within his organization. Malcolm discusses the evolving landscape of AI and the opportunities it present...

12 Jul 202322min

FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/464 Simon Owen shares his journey from accidentally starting his Power Platform journey to becoming a group manager of the Global Power team. Simon’s experience in leading adoption, establishing governance, and growing a user community across multiple countries and levels within an organization. The conversation revolves around the evolution of the Center of Enablement and the importance of scaling the Power Platform within organi...

10 Jul 202334min

FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/463 Lindsay Shelton talks about her love for taking care of her cat and how she spends her time with family and friends. Transitioning from Teaching to Tech - Lindsay shares her journey from being a middle school English teacher to transitioning into the tech industry. Being Open to Opportunity – Lindsay emphasizes the importance of being open to opportunities, even if they are unexpected or not necessarily in your field. Lear...

5 Jul 202320min

FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/462 Jon Gilman shares his experience working at Microsoft for over 18 months since the acquisition and how they have incorporated their products into the Power Platform. Talks about Jon’s focus on creating exciting content for enterprises to quickly adopt and implement the Power Platform, as opposed to the traditional DIY approach. Jon shares his background as an industrial engineering major and his journey from General Motors to Accentu...

3 Jul 202331min

FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/461 Billur Şamdancıoğlu talks about life in Istanbul, how Turkish people love eating, and how Turkish people love eating and mentions that they have a rich food culture. We delve into Billur's journey as a Dynamics 365 F&O App Solution Architect and the latest developments in the industry. Billur experience as a Microsoft MVP award winner. Billur is a passionate advocate for the Power Platform and Dynamics, and she shares some ...

28 Jun 202321min

FULL SHOW NOTES: https://podcast.nz365guy.com/460 Discussion about the separation of Dynamics 365 and the creation of Dataverse, enabling app and automation development at scale. Keith shares his perspective on the initial challenges and how the platform has evolved since then. Keith’s own experience and journey on the Power Platform and gain insights into his current role in app development. Keith shares his experience working with CDS version one and the transition to...

26 Jun 202335min