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Prashant Chaudhary shares his journey from automation engineering to Microsoft MVP, highlighting how a passion for programming and community support shaped his successful career in Power Platform.

TAKEAWAYS
• Working at EY as a technical lead with expertise in Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse
• First awarded Microsoft MVP status in 2024
• Started in automation engineering before transitioning to IT through a programming aptitude test
• Specializes in Power Automate after about 5-6 years working with Power Platform
• Successfully implemented desktop automation projects for financial data processing
• Career influenced by a startup owner who taught him to think beyond a single domain
• Joined EY through networking connections made by helping others in the community
• Planning to expand community involvement through speaking engagements in 2025
• Values networking as a critical component of career growth

OTHER RESOURCES:
Microsoft MVP YouTube Series - How to Become a Microsoft MVP
90 Day Mentoring Challenge - https://www.90daymc.com/

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Join us for a captivating conversation with Rahan Arif, the dynamic CEO and founder of Lowcodera, who pulls back the curtain on his inspiring journey through the tech world. From the early days of building websites in university to navigating the impactful realms of Microsoft technologies and SharePoint, Rahan shares how these experiences paved his path to entrepreneurship. He also reveals how he balances this high-stakes career with the joys of family, food, and travel, and how these personal passions keep him grounded. Learn from his insights on the increasing costs of travel due to inflation and his memorable family trips to Europe and Dubai.

TAKEAWAYS
• Rahan's background in website development and early IT experiences
• Transitioning from SharePoint to a focus on Power Platform
• Identifying gaps in the functionality and appearance of Power Apps
• Launching Low Code Era to address these challenges with PCF components
• Introduction of the generative AI app-building platform for faster development
• The concept of "App in an Hour" and collaborative prototyping
• Revolutionizing how businesses approach and envision app solutions
• The future potential of low-code integrations and democratizing development

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Peter Ruiter shares his journey from PHP developer to Microsoft MVP, highlighting his career transformation and expertise in Microsoft's contact center technology.

• Born in the Netherlands with a family that spans continents – wife from Argentina, two sons aged 14 and 10
• Started in Media Technology, working with PHP and marketing automation before transitioning to Microsoft technologies
• Currently serves as Principal Solution Architect and Cloud Domain Lead at Capgemini
• Leads Power Platform initiatives within Capgemini Netherlands, focusing on complex Dynamics projects
• Passionate about Microsoft's contact center capabilities which integrate Teams, Dynamics, and Azure Communication Services
• Explains how Microsoft's platform approach gives it advantages over competitors like Genesis and Amazon Connect
• Provides insight into the practical considerations of implementing contact center solutions, including cost comparisons
• Planning to speak at the BizApps Summit in Düsseldorf and attend the MVP Summit

OTHER RESOURCES:
Microsoft MVP YouTube Series - How to Become a Microsoft MVP - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkqdRJDPVE4PtTlm6quDhiu7

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.

DynamicsMinds is a world-class event in Slovenia that brings together Microsoft product managers, industry leaders, and dedicated users to explore the latest in Microsoft Dynamics 365, the Power Platform, and Copilot.

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Accelerate your Microsoft career with the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge

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