In this episode of Power Platform 101, Rory Neary and Jukka Niiranen discuss the evolution of the Power Platform, the impact of AI on content creation, and the importance of user stories in app development. They share insights from their experiences in the tech industry, the transition from traditional CRM systems to cloud-based solutions, and the significance of governance in citizen development. The conversation also touches on the future of apps, the role of social media in tech, and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for new users of the Power Platform.

Links

FinModeler
https://www.finmodeler.com/

LevelUp
https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/level-up-for-dynamics-365/bjnkkhimoaclnddigpphpgkfgeggokam?hl=en

IanusGuard for licensing
https://www.ianusguard.com/

New vs Old Advanced Find blog post https://jukkaniiranen.com/2022/02/modern-advanced-find-test-drive/

Generative pages - Microsoft Post
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-apps/maker/model-driven-apps/generative-pages

Newsletters versus a blog https://jukkaniiranen.com/2024/06/why-start-a-newsletter-instead-of-writing-a-blog/

Chapters

🎧 Power Platform 101 – Rory Neary with Jukka Niiranen

00:00 – Introduction & welcome
01:00 – From Twitter to LinkedIn: Community and authenticity
04:30 – Blogging, newsletters, and life after the MVP program
10:30 – Jukka’s Power Platform origin story
15:40 – From Microsoft CRM to Dataverse and Power Platform
20:00 – The evolution of apps, AI, and the future of low code
27:30 – Specializing within Power Platform: Picking your lane
35:00 – Governance, client expectations & agile user stories
43:00 – What Jukka does today: Consulting, architecture & licensing

46:00 – 🧭 Something Old: Classic Advanced Find
49:50 – 🆕 Something New: Generative Pages in Power Platform
54:15 – 💡 Something Borrowed: JanusGuard licensing framework
56:10 – 💙 Something Blue: Cloud trust & global data politics
58:40 – 🏆 Something Jukka’s Proud Of: Building FinModeler on Power Platform

1:00:10 – 🎶 Desert Island Discs & closing thoughts
1:04:40 – 🎵 Outro: Take Me Home, Country Roads

In this episode of the Power Platform 101 podcast, Rory Neary and Craig White discuss their journeys into the Power Platform, the evolution of the technology, and the implications of AI. They reminisce about their early encounters, share insights on community contributions, and reflect on personal projects that have made an impact. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced within the Power Platform and the importance of user experience.

Useful links
Craig's blog https://platformsofpower.net/
Matthew Devaney's blog https://www.matthewdevaney.com/

Takeaways

• The Power Platform has evolved significantly since its inception.
• Community contributions play a vital role in the growth of the Power Platform.
• AI is a powerful tool, but it comes with environmental considerations.
• Galleries in Canvas Apps are essential for visualizing data effectively.
• The new Power Platform Admin Center enhances user experience and governance.
• Blogs like Matthew Devaney's provide valuable resources for Power Platform users.
• Preview features can be risky to use in production environments.
• Personal projects can lead to unexpected opportunities and community engagement.
• Music can evoke strong memories and connections to specific times in life.
• Humor can be a great addition to functional applications.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
02:55 Reminiscing and Early Connections
05:42 Journey into Power Platform
10:47 Transitioning from NHS to Higher Education
21:20 Consultancy and Current Role
23:06 AI and Its Implications
28:13 Future of AI and Personal Reflections
30:34 Something Old: The Timeless Gallery
35:06 Something New: The Power Platform Admin Center
37:49 Something Borrowed: Celebrating Matthew Devaney
42:31 Something Blue: The Frustrations of Preview Features
46:37 Proud Moments: The Formula One Power App

Summary

In this episode of Power Platform 101, Rory Neary interviews Michael Roth, a Power Platform administrator, about his journey in the field. They discuss the evolution of Power Platform, the challenges faced in development, the importance of governance and security, and the collaborative nature of administration. Michael shares insights on environments, permissions, and the impact of Microsoft's Co-Pilot on the platform. The conversation also touches on the need for continuous learning and offers advice for new administrators. The episode concludes with a fun segment about music and personal reflections.


Takeaways

Power Platform administration is a collaborative effort.
Governance is essential for long-term success.
Continuous learning is crucial in the ever-evolving Power Platform.
The Center of Excellence Starter Kit is invaluable for admins.
Understanding environments and permissions is key to effective administration.
Co-Pilot can significantly impact how we use Power Platform.
Many admins fall into their roles by accident.
Community support is vital for Power Platform administrators.
Explaining your job can be challenging to non-technical people.
It's important to manage expectations in Power Platform administration.

Sound bites

"Governance is a lifelong journey."
"Power Platform is a team effort."
"Don't let expectations overwhelm you."


Chapters

00:00 Introduction
03:46 Michael's Journey into Power Platform
09:01 Transitioning from Development to Governance
15:15 The Importance of Governance in Power Platform
21:17 Challenges in Implementing Governance
25:36 Customer Engagement and Governance Strategy
29:22 Exploring the Center of Excellence Data Kit
31:21 Recent Changes in Data Loss Prevention Policies
33:49 Valuable Resources in Power Platform Administration
35:50 Challenges in Power Platform Administration
37:09 The Impact of Co-Pilot on Power Platform
41:50 Empowering Future Administrators
46:58 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement

Keywords

Power Platform, Administration, Governance, Security, Collaboration, Continuous Learning, Co-Pilot, Environments, Permissions, Microsoft