Kim Brian – Power Platform Solution Architect

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  • What Is a System Security Plan – and Why It Matters in Your Dataverse Project

    What Is a System Security Plan – and Why It Matters in Your Dataverse Project

    June 11, 2025
    Demystifying, Technical Skills

    If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by compliance jargon like ISO 27001, SOC 2, or NIST 800-53, you’re not alone. But if you’re delivering solutions on Microsoft’s Power Platform, especially for government, health, education, or finance clients, you’ve likely already been part of a System Security Plan (even if you didn’t realise it at the time).…

  • Don’t Start with Stress: The Science of Positive First Impressions

    Don’t Start with Stress: The Science of Positive First Impressions

    June 9, 2025
    Efficiency, Leadership, Personal Growth

    How do you usually start a professional conversation? Maybe it’s a quick “Oh traffic was awful” or a “Busy day hey?” or even a deep sigh as you arrive in the meeting room or log onto a call. These kinds of comments seem harmless. They’re just small talk. A way of settling in. But what…

  • 💡 What is Power Fx? And why is it the secret sauce behind low-code magic?

    💡 What is Power Fx? And why is it the secret sauce behind low-code magic?

    May 26, 2025
    Demystifying, Power Apps, Technical Skills

    If you’ve ever built a formula in Excel, you’re already halfway to writing Power Fx. That’s because Power Fx—the language behind canvas apps in Power Platform—is designed to feel familiar, intuitive, and approachable for everyone from business users to pro developers. Let’s break it down. 🧠 What is Power Fx? Power Fx is the formula…

  • Introducing (and explaining) why the new Dataverse MCP is a game-changer!

    Introducing (and explaining) why the new Dataverse MCP is a game-changer!

    May 23, 2025
    Demystifying, General AI, Power Platform, Technical Skills

    Coming out of Microsoft Build, is the new ‘Dataverse MCP Server’, released just a couple of days ago in mid-May 2025, which is really exciting! https://github.com/microsoft/Dataverse-MCP/blob/main/README.md 🧠 What Is MCP and Why Should You Care About It? If you haven’t ever heard of MCP (Model Context Protocol) or Dataverse MCP Server and wondering what they…

  • The Power of Strategic Caring: Knowing When to Speak and When to Let Go

    The Power of Strategic Caring: Knowing When to Speak and When to Let Go

    May 23, 2025
    Leadership, Personal Growth

    Early in my career, I cared a lot. I cared so much that I found myself constantly frustrated, at comments that felt off, decisions I didn’t agree with, and people who didn’t treat others with respect. But over time, I’ve learned that caring strategically is far more effective than caring reactively. There’s a fine line…

  • Act Like You Belong in the Room (Because You Do)

    Act Like You Belong in the Room (Because You Do)

    May 21, 2025
    Leadership, Personal Growth

    There’s a piece of advice I once heard that’s stuck with me: “Act like you belong in the room, and everyone will believe you do.” It sounds simple, maybe even a little bold. But over the years, I’ve come to realise how powerful it really is, especially for women in tech, for people stepping into…

  • Configuring Microsoft Power Platform for External Users: Using B2B External Collaboration and Conditional Access

    Configuring Microsoft Power Platform for External Users: Using B2B External Collaboration and Conditional Access

    May 19, 2025
    Power Platform, Technical Skills

    Many organizations are building Power Pages to collaborate with external partners, vendors, and contractors, requiring them to access internal systems and data. Microsoft Power Platform allows for secure external access using business-to-business (B2B) collaboration features through Microsoft Entra ID. In this article, we cover how to configure B2B collaboration for external users and leverage Conditional…

  • Leadership Isn’t a Title — It’s What You Do When No One’s Watching

    Leadership Isn’t a Title — It’s What You Do When No One’s Watching

    May 16, 2025
    Leadership, Personal Growth

    We often associate leadership with titles. Manager. Team Lead. Director. Architect. But leadership isn’t something that automatically comes with a job title. It’s something you demonstrate in the everyday moments, especially when no one’s watching and no one’s telling you what to do. Some of the most impactful leaders I’ve worked with didn’t have leadership…

  • Implementing Column-Level Security in Power Platform: How to Protect Sensitive Data in Your App

    Implementing Column-Level Security in Power Platform: How to Protect Sensitive Data in Your App

    May 14, 2025
    Power Platform, Technical Skills

    In the world of data management, privacy and security are paramount. Microsoft Power Platform provides robust security tools to control who can access different parts of your data, including Column-Level Security (CLS). CLS helps protect sensitive fields in your data tables, ensuring that only authorized users can see specific columns, such as salary information, medical…

  • AI Isn’t the Strategy. Solving the Right Problem Is.

    AI Isn’t the Strategy. Solving the Right Problem Is.

    May 12, 2025
    Copilot, General AI, Project Management

    Generative AI is everywhere — in boardrooms, roadmaps, and leadership conversations.But when it comes to real-world execution, many projects stall out. Why? Because we often start with “What could we do with AI?” instead of “What needs fixing in our business?” AI isn’t the strategy. It’s just one of the tools we can use to…

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Kim Brian – Power Platform Solution Architect

Kim Brian – Power Platform Solution Architect

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