Navigating the Tech Terrain: AJ Zafar's Thrilling Journey from Web Developer to Power Platform Wizard at Metro Bank

FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/573 Have you ever had a brush with fame on a train or bumped into royalty at a bookstore? Join us for a laughter-filled episode of the Power Platform Show where William Dorrington, Andrew Welch, and I, Mark Smith, share our hilarious celebrity encounters, featuring stories about Ryan Cunningham, Kevin McLeod, and even a chance meeting with Queen Elizabeth. Amid our humorous banter, we introduce the intriguing concept of "anch...

23 Juli 202438min

FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/572 What if you could effortlessly manage your development infrastructure while ensuring robust security and compliance? Join us as we sit down with Raphael Pothin, a Lead Power Platform Reliability Engineer at Manulife, who is revolutionizing governance processes and streamlining administrative tasks with the Power Platform. Raphael shares his passion for DevOps and dives into the game-changing potential of the Terraform pro...

22 Juli 202428min

FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/571 Unlock the secrets of becoming a Microsoft MVP with our guest Tomas Riha, a seasoned business process automation consultant from Prague. Tomas' journey is anything but ordinary, starting from his early days with SharePoint and Nintex, evolving to his current specialization in Power Automate and M365. Tomas doesn't just talk tech; he shares his life beyond the screen, including his new passion for salsa dancing and five-ye...

17 Juli 202419min

FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/570 Can AI truly understand and manipulate our realities without us noticing? Join us on this exploration of artificial intelligence as we challenge prevalent fears and misconceptions, often stoked by media sensationalism. Chris emphasizes the importance of educating organizations to dispel these myths and highlights the productivity-boosting capabilities of tools like Microsoft's Co-Pilot. We also delve into the implications...

16 Juli 202445min

FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/569 What happens when a seasoned .NET developer shifts gears to embrace low-code solutions? Scott Durow, a Power Platform and Cloud Developer Advocate at Microsoft, shares his transformative journey from traditional coding to adopting the Power Platform. We delve into the evolution of Microsoft's business applications and the essential resources needed for professional developers to transition smoothly to Power Platform. Scot...

15 Juli 202433min

FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/568 Curious about what it takes to become a tech MVP? Join us as we sit down with Alireza Eshaghzadeh, a distinguished senior business consultant from Oslo, Norway, whose journey from Iran to Norway is nothing short of inspirational. In this episode, Alireza recounts his educational adventures in Trondheim, where he pursued a master's degree in global production management, leading him to excel in Microsoft Dynamics 365 financ...

10 Juli 202425min

FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/567 Discover the critical distinctions between solution architects and enterprise architects in today's tech ecosystems with our special guest, Andrew. This episode of the Power Platform Show unpacks the challenges of integrating diverse technologies in Microsoft business applications, Azure, and M365. You'll gain insights into why the concept of being "technology agnostic" is often impractical and how a solid technical ground...

8 Juli 202430min

FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/566 What happens when a childhood passion for model railroading and computers evolves into a top-tier career in technology? Join us as we sit down with Barret Blake, an Azure Solution Architect from Columbus, Ohio, who was awarded MVP status in 2023. Barret takes us on a journey through his life, sharing personal stories about his family, his love for cooking, and the pivotal moments that led him from a professional developer to a ...

4 Juli 202426min