Low Code Approach
Microsoft
As organizations accelerate their adoption of generative AI and intelligent agents to transform how they build and manage solutions, IT professionals and developers are expanding their expertise to design, deploy, and govern AI-powered systems—leveraging Microsoft Copilot Studio and Azure AI Foundry to integrate collaboration tools, enforce enterprise-grade compliance, and support both low-code and pro-code development. With built-in security frameworks, governance controls, and seamless integration with Microsoft Security, Entra, and Purview, these platforms empower teams to innovate responsibly while maintaining visibility, control, and trust across the AI lifecycle. Learn from Microsoft MVPs, product team members, and industry practitioners how they’ve built secure, collaborative, and compliant AI applications and agents using Microsoft’s trusted AI ecosystem.
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Sep 23, 2025 • 36min
Episode 106: Navigating Zone Governance in AI (w/ Priya Vaidyanathan)
How do you balance speed and safety in the age of AI agents? In this episode, Priya Vaidyanathan joins Sean, Wendy, and Ken to talk about zone governance. They explain how the framework helps organizations innovate quickly while maintaining security, what it means to segment environments into zones, and how real customers, such as Heineken, are implementing it in practice. With customer examples and a look ahead to PPCC, this episode is a roadmap for governing AI without slowing it down.
Sep 18, 2025 • 32min
Episode 105: The New Project Manager (with Shree Shasta Kumar and Milan Kumar Mohapatra)
What if your project manager had an AI teammate? In this episode, the Planner team’s Shree Shasta Kumar and Milan Kumar Mohapatra join us to introduce the Project Manager Agent. They explain why Microsoft built it, how it integrates with Teams and meetings, and the guardrails in place to keep outputs grounded and secure. From automating status reports to capturing tasks in real-time, this episode shows how AI is taking on the busywork so humans can focus on leading.
Learn more here:
https://aka.ms/PMA-skills-Teams-meetings-channels
Sep 16, 2025 • 36min
Episode 104: How AI Makes Us More Human (w/ Phil Topness)
AI won’t do everything for us, but it can clear space for the work that matters. In this episode, Phil Topness shares how AI enables organizations to shift from merely checking boxes to unlocking creativity and connection. We discuss adoption journeys, the importance of governance and data readiness, and how executive sponsors can establish a vision that drives measurable value. Phil also explains the role of champions, the importance of telling success stories, and how to balance small efficiency gains with bold, high-impact use cases.
Sep 9, 2025 • 31min
Episode 103: Prompt Engineering (w/ April Dunnam)
Prompt engineering can feel like a secret language. April Dunnam returns to explain how Prompt Coach helps everyone speak it more clearly. From refining prompts to checking compliance and teaching best practices, Prompt Coach provides users with a smoother start to using Copilot and agents. We also cover when to roll it out, how it supports adoption, and why prompt libraries matter.
Prompt Coach is open source. Explore it and the community prompt libraries here:
https://github.com/pnp/powerplatform-prompts
https://github.com/pnp/copilot-prompts
Sep 2, 2025 • 35min
Episode 102: Agent Inventory (w/ Mik Ferland)
Inventory matters. This week, we bring on Mik Ferland to take a look under the hood of the new Power Platform Admin Center. Mik explains why inventory comes first, how it works tenant-wide, and what is next for apps and flows. You'll also learn when to use Manage, Monitoring, or Licensing, and what you can expect at PPCC.
Explore the public GitHub repo here: aka.ms/CodeApps
Aug 26, 2025 • 28min
Episode 101: Pro Code on Power Platform (w/ Casey Burke and Marcel Ferreira)
This week we go full pro code. Guests Casey Burke and Marcel Ferreira share how Power Platform is opening doors for professional developers with bring-your-own-code, generative UX, GitHub integration, and automated testing. Whether you’re a pro dev curious about low code or a maker looking to understand the deeper stack, this episode delivers technical insights, practical guidance, and a preview of what’s next at PPCC.
Find the repo at aka.ms/CodeApps
Aug 19, 2025 • 36min
Episode 100: Looking Back but Moving Forward!
Triple digits!!! A hundred episodes of stories, guests, governance tangents, and Ken being recognized in public for his voice. In this episode, Sean hosts a quiz show that stirs up everything from favorite guest moments to culinary metaphors, while Wendy, Jocelyn, and Ken weigh in on how the podcast has shaped adoption, security, and community. It’s a milestone worth celebrating and worth listening to. Thanks for being part of the journey!
Aug 12, 2025 • 24min
Episode 99: Securing Data for Copilot (w/ Jen Kemmerer)
Data security in the age of AI requires more than just basic protections. It's an ongoing, evolving challenge. In this episode, Jen Kemmerer, Senior Cloud Solution Architect specializing in data security, breaks down how organizations can manage sensitive information in the era of AI and Microsoft Purview. From the rise of AI-powered agents to tools like DSPM for AI, Jen explains how businesses can stay ahead of data security risks while embracing AI innovations. Tune in for actionable insights on keeping your data safe and navigating the evolving landscape of security and AI.
Aug 5, 2025 • 33min
Episode 98: Traditional Automation vs AI-Powered Agents (w/ Carsten Groth)
Carsten Groth, a Global Black Belt in the Power Platform at Microsoft, discusses the evolving landscape of automation. He uncovers why AI-powered solutions are outpacing traditional robotic process automation, emphasizing the game-changing role of large language models. The conversation also highlights innovative strategies for integrating AI into existing systems, transforming processes like supplier onboarding. Carsten encourages businesses to rethink their automation approaches and embrace new technologies for enhanced efficiency.
Jul 29, 2025 • 24min
Episode 97: How Customers Approach Copilot Adoption (w/ Matt Kirby)
Rolling out Copilot across thousands of employees worldwide is no small feat. Getting people across time zones, languages, and roles to not just use it but actually embrace it? That takes real strategy.
Matt Kirby from Hewlett Packard Enterprise joins us to share how they made Copilot adoption stick at enterprise scale. From live, unscripted demos that flipped skeptics to building community-driven learning hubs, Matt breaks down the practical steps that kept momentum alive and avoided the usual one-and-done training trap.
