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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

FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/565 Unlock the secrets of enterprise data management with insights from Microsoft’s own Julie Koesmarno, a principal product manager in Dataverse. Julie's extraordinary journey from database enthusiast to MVP, and now a key player at Microsoft, will leave you inspired. From her passion for ice cream and travel to her innovative projects within Charles Lamanna's Business Applications Platform Group, Julie’s story is a compelli...

2 Juli 202440min

FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/564 Meet Belgium's latest MVP, Anouck Fierens, who brings her infectious enthusiasm for SharePoint, Microsoft Viva, and the Power Platform to our show. We chat about her ascent to MVP status in 2024 and how her journey evolved from developer to low-code/no-code aficionado. Anouck opens up about her personal passions, from her commitment to charity to her love of Italian fare, and even lets us in on why the charming city of Ghent is...

27 Juni 202418min