Kim Brian – Power Platform Solution Architect

Kim Brian – Power Platform Solution Architect

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  • Why You Should Say “Please” and “Thank You” to Your Chatbots

    Why You Should Say “Please” and “Thank You” to Your Chatbots

    March 31, 2025
    Copilot, Demystifying, General AI

    It’s not just about ensuring AI will spare you in the robot apocalypse—though, hey, it can’t hurt. There’s a really good reason why you should be polite to your AI assistants, and it has nothing to do with teaching robots manners or avoiding Skynet-level doom. It’s about getting the best possible responses from them. You’ve…

  • Power Automate Performance Optimization: Reducing Run Times, Handling Errors, and Scaling Workflows

    Power Automate Performance Optimization: Reducing Run Times, Handling Errors, and Scaling Workflows

    March 28, 2025
    Efficiency, Power Platform, Technical Skills

    Power Automate is a fantastic tool for automating business processes, but as workflows grow in complexity, they can become slow, error-prone, and difficult to scale. Optimizing performance is key to ensuring your flows run efficiently and reliably. In this article, we’ll explore practical strategies to reduce run times, handle errors effectively, and scale workflows to…

  • The Role of a Power Platform Solution Architect: Beyond Technical Expertise

    The Role of a Power Platform Solution Architect: Beyond Technical Expertise

    March 26, 2025
    Personal Growth, Power Platform, Technical Skills

    A great Power Platform Solution Architect isn’t just a highly skilled technical expert—they are also a strategist, a leader, and a business-savvy problem solver. While functional consultants and developers focus on implementation, an architect must balance big-picture thinking with practical execution to deliver scalable, maintainable, and value-driven solutions. So, what soft skills separate a great…

  • The Role of Dataverse in Enterprise Integration: Connecting Dataverse to External Systems via APIs & Virtual Tables

    The Role of Dataverse in Enterprise Integration: Connecting Dataverse to External Systems via APIs & Virtual Tables

    March 24, 2025
    Power Platform, Technical Skills

    In today’s enterprise landscape, data lives everywhere—on-premises, in SaaS applications, across multiple cloud platforms. The challenge? Bringing that data together seamlessly without sacrificing security, performance, or maintainability. Microsoft Dataverse is at the heart of many enterprise solutions, providing a structured, scalable, and secure data store. But its true power lies in integration—connecting with external systems…

  • How Men Can Show Up for Women in the Workplace

    How Men Can Show Up for Women in the Workplace

    March 21, 2025
    Personal Growth

    I was scrolling through LinkedIn the other day, and—is it just me?—but the majority of times I see a post celebrating a woman’s big career move, promotion, or success, the comments are 80% from other women. Women hyping each other up, celebrating wins, making sure their peers are seen and recognised. I kept scrolling and…

  • Power Pages Security & Access Management: How to Configure B2C Authentication and Permissions Effectively

    Power Pages Security & Access Management: How to Configure B2C Authentication and Permissions Effectively

    March 19, 2025
    Demystifying, Power Pages, Power Platform, Technical Skills

    Security in Power Pages isn’t just about setting permissions—it’s about designing an access model that is secure, seamless, and scalable. For external-facing portals, Azure AD B2C (Business-to-Consumer) authentication is the go-to solution for managing user access, ensuring a smooth sign-in experience while maintaining strong security controls. But how do you configure B2C authentication effectively? And…

  • The Power of Staying True to Yourself—And Remembering What You’re Capable Of

    The Power of Staying True to Yourself—And Remembering What You’re Capable Of

    March 17, 2025
    Personal Growth

    Some days, it feels like no matter how much we do, there’s always more waiting. More expectations, more challenges, more to prove. In a world that constantly pushes us to be better, faster, and stronger, it’s easy to forget just how much we’ve already achieved. But what if we took a moment to pause? To…

  • Struggling to Find a Meeting Time? Let Copilot Do It for You

    Struggling to Find a Meeting Time? Let Copilot Do It for You

    March 14, 2025
    Copilot, Efficiency, Project Management

    Want to make better use of Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses but not sure how to save time? Scheduling meetings can be a hassle, especially when coordinating multiple calendars. Instead of manually checking availability, sending back-and-forth emails, or struggling to find a slot that works for everyone, let Copilot do the heavy lifting for you. Here’s…

  • Personal Branding Isn’t About Strategy—It’s About Owning Who You Already Are

    Personal Branding Isn’t About Strategy—It’s About Owning Who You Already Are

    March 12, 2025
    Personal Growth

    Many people stress over personal branding, trying to crack the code of algorithms, engagement strategies, and content formulas. You think, How do I stand out? What strategy will help me get noticed? But here’s the reality: You already stand out. Your unique experiences, cultural background, and the way you see the world naturally set you…

  • Choosing the Right AI Agent in the Microsoft Ecosystem

    Choosing the Right AI Agent in the Microsoft Ecosystem

    March 7, 2025
    General AI, Technical Skills

    With so many ways to build AI agents in Microsoft, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Should you use Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, or build something fully custom with Azure AI? The answer depends on what you need the agent to do, how much control you want, and the skills available in your team. Start…

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Kim Brian – Power Platform Solution Architect

Kim Brian – Power Platform Solution Architect

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