In my previous blog post, I provided a set of guidelines for selecting conference sessions when attending events like Microsoft Ignite. Now, it’s time to build your schedule in the MyIgnite portal for Microsoft Ignite. This can take some time so set aside an hour for this, and plan to revisit it as you refine your goals for Ignite. To…
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Guidelines for Building an Awesome Conference Schedule
With Microsoft Ignite less than two weeks away, I wanted to share with you some ideas for building your schedule for this (or any technical conference for that matter). Over the years, I’ve based my schedule building on some rules. By following some guidelines and knowing your goals, you’ll have a more successful conference experience with plenty of useful information…
Making Microsoft Ignite a Success – Before You Leave
Over the years, I’ve attended a lot of conferences, and Microsoft Ignite is by far the largest I’ve attended. It has hundreds of sessions, vendor experiences, and engagement opportunities with Microsoft FTEs (Full Time Employees) & Industry experts. Mix in the thousands of attendees, and you have a great big sea of humanity. In order to make your experience a…
Guest Blog Post – Introduction to TechSnips w/ Adam Bertram
Note from Michael: Adam is a longtime friend and member of the PowerShell community. I have a lot of respect for Adam and the work he’s done over the years for IT Pros so I wanted to support his efforts. TechSnips is an excellent platform that serves two purposes: It allows people to share their knowledge, and it provides a…
My New Journey at Microsoft
On May 29th, I began a role as a Cloud Ops Advocate at Microsoft, and I couldn’t be happier! In a nutshell, it is a role I’ve been working towards for the last 8 years (and probably longer). Through my work at the college, with The Krewe, and my professional authoring, everything comes together in one role with a singular…
Talking Community w/ Andy from Altaro
At Microsoft Ignite, 2017, I had the chance to hang out with Andy Syrewicze of Altaro software. We talked about Ignite, Microsoft, Community and getting ahead in the Tech Field. It’s always a pleasure to talk with other community people and share my insight into empowering others to ‘level up’ their careers. Click continue reading to view here or use…
Presenting at TechMentor 20 in Redmond
Great News! I was selected to present at TechMentor in Redmond, WA on August 9th, 2018. My session will cover how to build a new career in 5 hours a week. Topics will include why you need to be learning all the time, how to put together a learning plan, and how to get the skills for that new job or…