Microsoft Innovation Podcast

FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/461Billur 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 great insights! How Billur discovers her passion for technology, and now uses her knowledge to help businesses and organizations in her area with Microsoft Dynamics. Billur discusses how becoming an MVP is not about achieving a badge to make oneself seem worthy, but rather a voluntary role for those who enjoy helping people and want to help their community. The discussion revolves around the Turkish community and the number of individuals who are utilizing Dynamics and the Power Platform within various enterprises. Dynamics is used widely in Turkey, with many big companies utilizing it. Billur has worked on more than 30 projects in Turkey, including outside of Istanbul. Discusses how Dynamics and the Power Platform can be used for a range of purposes, from managing projects to facilitating customer service. Emphasizes the importance of keeping up with updates and advancements in the field, as well as the value of networking with others in the community.  OTHER RESOURCES: Microsoft MVP YouTube Series - How to Become a Microsoft MVP  90-Day Mentoring Challenge - https://ako.nz365guy.com/ This year we're adding a new show to our line up - The AI Advantage. We'll discuss the skills you need to thrive in an AI-enabled world. Accelerate your Microsoft career with the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge We’ve helped 1,300+ people across 70+ countries establish successful careers in the Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 ecosystem.Benefit from expert guidance, a supportive community, and a clear career roadmap. A lot can change in 90 days, get started today!Support the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

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 the current Dataverse. The role of the COE in enabling these app makers and promoting excellence within the Power Platform.Keith highlights the significant overlap between Power Apps and Excel. He also points out about Excel's capabilities are available in Power Apps, with no support for macros. Keith discusses the challenges of configuring and deploying automated architectural pipelines for Power Apps, emphasizing the need for extensive meetings and discussions rather than the actual technical configuration. Keith compares his experience with VBA in Excel, where he could perform tasks like screen scraping, handling cookies, and implementing RPA-like automation. Discover how Excel, Access Databases, and Fox Pro systems emerged as makeshift solutions within organizations to meet specific needs when IT products were unavailable. Keith emphasized Power Apps' power to streamline processes, automate tasks, and unlock opportunities, but it requires careful configuration and deployment planning. Keith explains the benefits of building an ecosystem on top of a data platform like DataVerse. The importance of education and comparison when evaluating technology options. Talks about the challenge of adapting to changing roles and skill sets within IT organizations. This year we're adding a new show to our line up - The AI Advantage. We'll discuss the skills you need to thrive in an AI-enabled world. Accelerate your Microsoft career with the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge We’ve helped 1,300+ people across 70+ countries establish successful careers in the Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 ecosystem.Benefit from expert guidance, a supportive community, and a clear career roadmap. A lot can change in 90 days, get started today!Support the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/459Priyesh Wagh shares his background and how he started his career in Cloud Technology. He also talks about his hobbies and how he got involved in contributing to the community. Priyesh talks about the importance of continuous learning and how to grow in the field of Cloud Technology. He also shares his tips on how to get involved in the community and contribute. Priyesh talks about the benefits of contributing to the community and how it can help you grow in your career. Priyesh shares the company's focus on Dynamics 365 on Microsoft Cloud and how it has evolved over the years and his experience working at CloudFronts and the opportunities it has given him. Emphasizes the importance of in-person interaction for building relationships and how it changes the dynamic of the relationship when meeting people in person. The value of in-person networking and the limitations of virtual sessions, which provides fewer opportunities to exchange ideas and connect with others. Discusses the impact of the last three years on community events in the tech industry, specifically the disappearance of in-person events due to the pandemic. Talks about the benefits and challenges of working with the platform. He also discusses the latest trends and updates in the Dynamics 365 and Power Platform space. Priyesh talks about his journey into becoming a Microsoft MVP and shares his plans for attending the MVP summit. OTHER RESOURCES: Microsoft MVP YouTube Series - How to Become a Microsoft MVP  90-Day Mentoring Challenge - https://ako.nz365guy.com/ GitHub: https://github.com/priyeshwagh777 This year we're adding a new show to our line up - The AI Advantage. We'll discuss the skills you need to thrive in an AI-enabled world. Accelerate your Microsoft career with the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge We’ve helped 1,300+ people across 70+ countries establish successful careers in the Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 ecosystem.Benefit from expert guidance, a supportive community, and a clear career roadmap. A lot can change in 90 days, get started today!Support the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/458 Ashish Rana shares how he likes to explore different cultures and try different foods. Learn about the various cultures and communities in Toronto, making it a great city to visit and explore. Ashish shares his insights and experiences in implementing blockchain technology in different sectors. How Ashish enjoys networking and socializing in the city. He talks about the various events and communities he is involved in, such as tech talks, universities, and virtual events. Ashish talks about the importance of community in learning about BizApps and blockchain technology. Discusses the future of blockchain technology and how it is constantly evolving in the field. Mentions about the resources available online, and that getting involved in the community can help individuals stay updated on the latest trends and innovations. Ashish Rana emphasizes the importance of keeping oneself updated on the latest tech trends and innovations.  The importance of keeping an eye on the market to understand how technology can be applied to solve business problems. Talks about how Rana’s education in business and case studies helped him understand the importance of technology in solving business problems.  He also shares his experiences working in this field and how it has helped him grow both personally and professionally. OTHER RESOURCES: Microsoft MVP YouTube Series - How to Become a Microsoft MVP  90-Day Mentoring Challenge - https://ako.nz365guy.com/ This year we're adding a new show to our line up - The AI Advantage. We'll discuss the skills you need to thrive in an AI-enabled world. Accelerate your Microsoft career with the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge We’ve helped 1,300+ people across 70+ countries establish successful careers in the Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 ecosystem.Benefit from expert guidance, a supportive community, and a clear career roadmap. A lot can change in 90 days, get started today!Support the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTES:  https://podcast.nz365guy.com/457 Seth Dunn shares stories about living on a farm in Colorado, his love for spicy Mexican food, and his family's adventures in travelling.  Seth shares insights into the challenges and opportunities of implementing the Power Platform from an internal standpoint. Discover more about Seth's journey. Discover the inner workings of Banner Health, a prominent healthcare organization. With over 30 hospitals and a vast network of clinics, Banner Health relies on the Power Platform to optimize operations and patient care. Seth's journey from a nurse to an IT consultant showcases the transformative power of the Power Platform. He shares his experience implementing intelligent automation solutions, including real-time alerts for physicians, within Banner Health's electronic health record system. Listen in as Seth shares his insights and experiences and gain valuable knowledge about leveraging the Power Platform effectively within large organizations like Banner Health. Discover the distributed matrix model that drives their operations and gain insights into building scalable solutions using the Power Platform. Seth discusses the challenges of maintaining app support when team members leave the organization. He also emphasizes the importance of having multiple team members trained and prepared to support the apps. Seth explains the process of incident reporting and how the operations team handles app-related issues. They also highlight the role of the COE team in providing direct support when necessary. Seth explores different training methods for app users. They discuss how citizen teams handle training within their respective departments and how the COE team supports organization-wide apps. Seth shares insights into the development of a complex app designed for HR management and the challenges and logic behind building this comprehensive solution. How the app enables occupational health teams, clinical education teams, and IT teams to collaborate seamlessly in provisioning access and ensuring a smooth onboarding experience. This year we're adding a new show to our line up - The AI Advantage. We'll discuss the skills you need to thrive in an AI-enabled world. Accelerate your Microsoft career with the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge We’ve helped 1,300+ people across 70+ countries establish successful careers in the Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 ecosystem.Benefit from expert guidance, a supportive community, and a clear career roadmap. A lot can change in 90 days, get started today!Support the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/456 Miguel Verweij talks about his family background, interests and hobbies and shares that he enjoys reading The Economist during his spare time.  Listeners can gain insights into Miguel's journey and learn how he built his career in the Power Platform industry. Miguel shares his journey from being a citizen developer to becoming a full Power Platform solution architect, and how he started his freelance consultancy earlier this year. Miguel Verweij talks about his experience using the Microsoft Power Platform and how he used the platform to learn about new topics and ultimately got nominated for and won an award within a year. Miguel explains why he's a fan of Power Automate and why he finds it easier to work with than some of the other tools within the platform.  He also talks about the democratization of technology and how the Power Platform helps make technology more accessible to everyone. Miguel shares his insights on the different tools within the platform, including Power Apps, Automate, BI, Virtual Agents, and Power Pages and the benefits of cloud-based development and how it can make it easier to build solutions. Miguel shares his experience of being a part of the MVP community and how it has helped him to enhance his technical skills, gain access to exclusive Microsoft resources, and expand his network. OTHER RESOURCES: Microsoft MVP YouTube Series - How to Become a Microsoft MVP  90-Day Mentoring Challenge - https://ako.nz365guy.com/ GitHub: https://github.com/miguelverweij This year we're adding a new show to our line up - The AI Advantage. We'll discuss the skills you need to thrive in an AI-enabled world. Accelerate your Microsoft career with the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge We’ve helped 1,300+ people across 70+ countries establish successful careers in the Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 ecosystem.Benefit from expert guidance, a supportive community, and a clear career roadmap. A lot can change in 90 days, get started today!Support the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/455 Krishna Rachakonda shares his background, having originally come from southern India before moving to the United States. He also discusses his love for gardening, interests and hobbies. Krishna talks about his love for the Power Platform and all the technologies surrounding it.  Krishna shares his passion for these technologies and talks about the many solutions he has implemented and shares his thoughts on the future of these platforms. He also talks about his experiences as an MVP and as an international speaker at various events. What it's like to be a SharePoint and Power Platform solution developer and architect? Krishna shares his interest in learning more about SharePoint and the Power Platform  Krishna shares his journey from working with SharePoint to transitioning to the Power Platform. Talks about developing in-house tools using C sharp and Windows applications, ASP.net, and automating processes. Krishna discusses the challenges he faced when Microsoft announced that it would no longer support Designer Workflows and InfoPath forms, which were extensively used in SharePoint.  Talks about how Krishna started working with Reza Dorani, and how he transitioned to the Power Platform. Learning opportunities with Power Platform Krishna explains how the Power Platform has helped him learn new things, explore new features and grow as a developer. Krishna summarizes his journey and encourages listeners to keep learning and exploring new technologies.  OTHER RESOURCES: Microsoft MVP YouTube Series - How to Become a Microsoft MVP  90-Day Mentoring Challenge - https://ako.nz365guy.com/This year we're adding a new show to our line up - The AI Advantage. We'll discuss the skills you need to thrive in an AI-enabled world. Accelerate your Microsoft career with the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge We’ve helped 1,300+ people across 70+ countries establish successful careers in the Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 ecosystem.Benefit from expert guidance, a supportive community, and a clear career roadmap. A lot can change in 90 days, get started today!Support the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTES:  https://podcast.nz365guy.com/454 Ulrikke Akerbæk shares her journey of becoming a successful entrepreneur and the importance of persistence, networking, and taking risks in order to achieve your goals. Learn how to stay motivated even when faced with setbacks and how to use failure as a stepping stone to success. Discusses the importance of finding a niche in the market and how they were able to identify a gap in their industry and fill it with their own unique product. Learn how to spot opportunities in your industry and turn them into successful business ventures. Discover the top tips for building a brand and the power of authenticity, consistency, and storytelling in building a brand that people trust and admire. Ulrikke shares her experience organizing a successful tech competition in Norway and the importance of having a clear vision, selecting the right judges, and creating a community of participants and experts.  Learn how to build a strong team, delegate tasks effectively, and stay focused on your long-term goals in order to take your business to new heights. Ulrikke shares insights into the mechanics of running a tech competition. She talks about how the competition's themes change every year, keeping the competition fresh and exciting for participants.  The importance of having a website and SharePoint sites to showcase images and information about the competition. Discussions about the collaborative nature of hackathons. Learn how these competitions and awards drive innovation and collaboration in the hackathon community. If you want to learn more about this exciting world of hackathons, tune into this podcast episode and discover all that they have to offer. RESOURCES MENTIONED Acdc website: https://www.arcticclouddeveloperchallenge.net/ Blog: https://acdc.blog/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArcticCloudDeveloperChallenge Facebook for old event: https://www.facebook.com/ArcticSharepointChallenge Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arctic-cloud-developer-challenge/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArcticCloudDev Arctic Cloud Developer Challenge - https://www.arcticclouddeveloperchallenge.net/ This year we're adding a new show to our line up - The AI Advantage. We'll discuss the skills you need to thrive in an AI-enabled world. Accelerate your Microsoft career with the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge We’ve helped 1,300+ people across 70+ countries establish successful careers in the Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 ecosystem.Benefit from expert guidance, a supportive community, and a clear career roadmap. A lot can change in 90 days, get started today!Support the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/453 Iona Varga talks about her personal life outside of Power Platform. She shares her love for Dutch food and her current project of rebuilding her house. She also talks about her family and what she likes to do for fun.  This podcast features Iona Varga, who shares her surprising journey to becoming a Power Platform expert. She talks about her background in physics and medical science. Iona’s Experience with Power Platform Description. She talks about how her need to create applications quickly during the pandemic led her to discover Power Platform. She shares her experience working with Dynamics and how it evolved into her passion for PowerApps. Iona’s Journey with Power Platform. Iona talks about how her experience with physics and medical science has influenced her approach to building applications using Power Platform. She shares her tips and tricks for creating useful apps quickly and efficiently. Iona discusses the challenges she faced when learning Power Platform. She talks about how she overcame these challenges and shares her advice with anyone who is new to the platform. Switching Careers – Iona's Journey from Medical Physics to Power Platform Consulting. Iona’s story is a great example of how following your interests and being open to new opportunities can lead you down unexpected paths. Join us as we explore the exciting world of fusion development and the possibilities it holds for the future of energy. Iona also talks about her experience as an MVP and how it has opened up opportunities for speaking engagements. Iona’s advice for people looking to get into the power platform is to start building and experimenting with the free Microsoft 365 plan. OTHER RESOURCES: Microsoft MVP YouTube Series - How to Become a Microsoft MVP  90-Day Mentoring Challenge - https://ako.nz365guy.com/ Sessionize - https://sessionize.com/iona-varga GitHub - https://github.com/Ionavoss This year we're adding a new show to our line up - The AI Advantage. We'll discuss the skills you need to thrive in an AI-enabled world. Accelerate your Microsoft career with the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge We’ve helped 1,300+ people across 70+ countries establish successful careers in the Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 ecosystem.Benefit from expert guidance, a supportive community, and a clear career roadmap. A lot can change in 90 days, get started today!Support the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/452 Vlad Sarov shares his background, growing up in Moldova, his love for music, particularly playing the piano and being part of a band, and his love for cooking and trying out different cuisines. Tune in and get to know Vlad, as he shares his experiences and insights in the world of CRM technology. Discussion on the future of AI and the implications it may have for humankind. They explore topics such as the AI arms race, and the potential dangers of AI surpassing human intelligence. Vlad Sarov shares his views on the hype and reality of AI, stating that before ChatGPT, he did not see the point of using AI everywhere. Talk about how Descript allows users to edit recordings without having to re-record sections that weren't perfect. Topic about voice fraud, where criminals can use voice prints to impersonate someone and commit fraud. Talks about the possibility of programming emotions and understanding the brain better. AI 2041 - must-read book focuses on the next 20 years and covers various topics, including the maturity of autonomous cars. A conversation about the increasing use of AI in various industries and how it has become a game-changer in recent times. The importance of staying up-to-date with technological developments and the potential risks that come with using new technologies. The importance and the future of AI and its potential consequences.  OTHER RESOURCES: Microsoft MVP YouTube Series - How to Become a Microsoft MVP  90-Day Mentoring Challenge - https://ako.nz365guy.com/ Sessionize: https://sessionize.com/Vlad-Sarov/ This year we're adding a new show to our line up - The AI Advantage. We'll discuss the skills you need to thrive in an AI-enabled world. Accelerate your Microsoft career with the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge We’ve helped 1,300+ people across 70+ countries establish successful careers in the Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 ecosystem.Benefit from expert guidance, a supportive community, and a clear career roadmap. A lot can change in 90 days, get started today!Support the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith