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As a passionate Principal Cloud Advocate for the Power Platform Advocacy team at…
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Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals (PL-900) Exam Tips2h 15m
Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals (PL-900) Exam Tips
By: April Dunnam
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SharePoint: Migrating from Designer to Power Automate1h 5m
SharePoint: Migrating from Designer to Power Automate
By: April Dunnam
Articles by April
Contributions
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You’re working on a project with a changing deadline. How can you keep your head above water?
Finding a mentor means looking for qualities you aspire to embody, even if they differ from your current traits. For instance, if you’re shy but wish to master ad-libbing, seek a mentor who excels in spontaneous speech. The right mentor challenges you beyond your comfort zone while fostering a rapport that encourages practice and honest, constructive feedback. It’s about balance: someone who pushes you to grow, yet aligns with your communication style and goals.
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You're struggling to develop your creativity in Culture Change. What's the first step?
I've found that embracing new environments helps to reinvigorate creativity. If you typically work from home, consider attending a local user group or hackathon. These gatherings can be a goldmine for fresh ideas and perspectives. And don’t limit yourself to what's familiar; if you’re into Power Platform, why not explore an AI or web development event? The cross-pollination of concepts from different fields can lead to unexpected and innovative solutions. Additionally, leveraging AI tools can streamline research and ideation, providing a springboard for creativity. By stepping out of your comfort zone and integrating technology, you’ll find your creative spark reignited.
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You’re working with a difficult stakeholder. How can you maintain a healthy work-life balance?
Communication, especially through text, can often lack the nuances of tone and intent. This can lead to misinterpretations and assumptions. Particularly in professional settings, where email or messaging is prevalent, it’s easy to read a message and infer a tone that was never intended by the sender. When dealing with stakeholders, if you sense that the conversation is becoming tense, it’s beneficial to switch to verbal communication. Sometimes a Teams meeting can clarify misunderstandings more effectively and foster a more positive dialogue. If you feel there’s a lingering issue, don’t hesitate to be open and honest. Ask directly if there’s a problem that needs to be addressed.
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You’re struggling to build resilience in Business Analysis. What steps can you take to get back on track?
In my experience acquiring new skills is the biggest thing that you can do to advance your career in IT. The only constant in the tech world is change so you have to have an always learning mindset to keep up with the pace of change. We are seeing that even more lately with the AI wave. I can’t stress enough the importance of staying on top of the tech and keeping your skills fresh.
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New badges, possibly coming soon, they are! 🌟 Share knowledge, help others—unlock rewards, you might! Stay tuned, you must.
New badges, possibly coming soon, they are! 🌟 Share knowledge, help others—unlock rewards, you might! Stay tuned, you must.
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🚀 The Microsoft AI Tour in London was a blast! 🎉 Yesterday, we were buzzing with excitement at the Power Platform and Copilot Studio stands. It…
🚀 The Microsoft AI Tour in London was a blast! 🎉 Yesterday, we were buzzing with excitement at the Power Platform and Copilot Studio stands. It…
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Creating SharePoint Agents can make it a lot easier for your team to access the information they need without digging through files. In my latest…
Creating SharePoint Agents can make it a lot easier for your team to access the information they need without digging through files. In my latest…
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Experience
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TTCU Intranet Project
Configured SharePoint 2013 server to host company intranet. Came up with a design concept and produced HTML/CSS/JQuery and implemented on SharePoint.
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TFCU Intranet Project
Development of a concept for a SharePoint Online Intranet. Produced HTML/CSS/JQuery and implemented within SharePoint.
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St. Johns SharePoint 2013 Training
Prepared and Taught SharePoint 2013 End User/SharePoint Designer Training
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Barbri Intl SharePoint 2013 Online Intranet Branding/Home Page Development
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MESA SSRS Reporting in SharePoint
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MESA had several reports that they wanted created which would read information from their Dynamics Database. We used linked queries/stored procedures in SQL Server to surface the information from Dynamics and SQL Server Reporting Services to create the reports and display the information in their SharePoint 2010 Site. Several of these reports included drill-down functionality and allowed for filtering via parameters.
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Work Order Tracking PowerApp
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Created a Microsoft PowerApp to handle the intake of customer and vehicle information for the mechanic department at a local shop. The app allowed users to intake information on a tablet and the data was saved to a SharePoint back-end. Created a custom Flow to handle uploading images to SharePoint and handle electronic signatures.
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Hanger Clinic SharePoint Responsive Branding
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The client's public facing web site was built on SharePoint 2013 on-prem. I worked with an extended team to make their website responsive.
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Matrix Service Company
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Implementation of design concept for SharePoint Online intranet. Included targeting of branding for various company divisions. Created several custom display templates to surface information via search. Configuration of corresponding managed properties. Custom javascript/css.
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CF Industries Woodward SharePoint Intranet Branding
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Created and Implemented Branding for a SharePoint 2013 Intranet. Created a Custom Master Page, Page Layout, CSS. Utilized jQuery and SPServices.
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Enovation Controls SharePoint 2013 Branding
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Implemented Branding for SharePoint 2013 Intranet Site
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Certus Solutions SharePoint Online Site
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Worked with creative firm to develop a responsive site design and implement on SharePoint 2013 O365. Incorporated javascript code to dynamically pull and show information.
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TDW Gazomat SharePoint Online Site
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Worked with creative firm to develop a fully responsive, multi-lingual capable site and implement on SharePoint 2013 Online.
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TDW SharePoint 2013 Online Backup Site
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Worked with creative firm to create a fully responsive design and implement on a SharePoint 2013 Online Site.
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MESA SharePoint 2007 to 2010 Migration
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MESA has been running SharePoint 2007 and 2010 side by side as it would be disruptive to business to migrate complete off SharePoint 2007 and shutdown the aging environment. We planned a non-disruptive migration, selected a migration tool, conducted power user training, and generally improved navigation throughout the site.
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Hogan Taylor Engagements Workflow and Customization
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Hogan Taylor had a list to track engagements. These engagements had a date that they would be locked down and they needed a workflow to kick off to notify users x number of days before it was locked down. They also wanted the standard list view customized to display this information.
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The Ross Construction Group Performance Review Form/Workflow Creation
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Hogan Taylor CPE Library Event Receiver
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Hogan Taylor had a library to allow employees to register for classes. They wanted the functionality when an employee signs up for the class to create a workspace and add the attendee to the workspace. They also wanted another list to be created to track what classes each user has registered for which was populated via the custom event receiver we created.
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Honors & Awards
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Constructech Vision Award : Technology Provider
Constructech Magazine
Awarded a 2014 Constructech Vision Award for being the Technology Provider for Andrews & Foster Drilling Company. We developed a solution which streamlined their processes, allowing Foremen on the field to submit Daily Field Reports on iPads in real time.
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