Description: At this event we will talk about the skills needed to be a consultant and what this could look like for people thinking of changing careers. Register today to block this time on your calendar! Keep in mind that 5-6pm is the pre-meeting happy hour! This is a great time to network and get to know others in this community! See you there! ID: 11673
Let’s talk about the journey to becoming a consultant. The Power Platform and Dynamics space is growing rapidly and there are lots of opportunities in the consulting space. So, you might wonder if you have what it takes to be a consultant. This session will feature 3 career switchers who made the jump to consultant. They will share what a day in their life looks like and the skills that are valuable in their roles. In addition, there will be a discussion around the types of roles available and some of the career paths to follow. They will also tackle how to stay up to date with the product and certifications. As always, there will be plenty of time for Q&A from the audience.
Agenda: (all times in EST)
5:00-6:00 Happy Hour and Networking; Open Forum to Discuss Issues
6:00-6:15 Group updates and news
6:15-7:00 Presentation: So you Wanna Be a Consultant? (Kanika Bailey, Malcolm McAuley, Kylie Kiser)
7:00+ Roundtable / Open Discussion / Additional Q&A Title: So you Wanna Be a Consultant?
Speaker Bios:
Malcom McAuley, Senior Solution Architect, Dynamics 365 & Power Platform at C5Insight
https://www.linkedin.com/in/malcolm-mcauley/
Thenerdyadmin.ca
A comical, people-centric strategic thinker, I am interested in engaging with like-minded individuals who want to make the world a better place. I am a firm believer that technology has the power to increase organizational efficiency and enhance the lives of those who use it. I strive to embrace this and aspire to support those who wish to leverage all that technology has to offer. Possessing strong leadership skills with a focus on the development of strong bonds with and among colleagues, I have demonstrated experience leading teams and contributing to the development of a positive, effective culture in an organization.
Specialties: Project Management, Information/Data Management, Strategic Thinking, Trend Identification, Business Process Efficiency, End User Training, Dynamics CRM Configuration, Problem Solving, Leadership, Public Speaking, Dynamics CRM Implementations
Kylie Kiser, Solution Architect at Hitachi Solutions
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylie-kiser/ kyliekiser.com
I am a Power Platform enthusiast who has been working with Microsoft technologies for over 10 years. I am passionate about the community and you may know this because of my blogging, presenting, and hosting events. I also lead a thriving user group based in Washington, DC. Oh, and I am a Microsoft Business Applications MVP!
Kanika Bailey: Solution Architect at Hitachi Solutions
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www.linkedin.com/in/kanikajb/
