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Microsoft Spotlight Podcast

Microsoft Spotlight Podcast

By Microsoft Spotlight

The Microsoft Spotlight Podcast highlighting the important of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion by speaking with those who share our same beliefs.

We believe that all members of the technical community are equally important.
We are part a tech community where we value a diverse network and learn and share from one another:
regardless of age,
regardless of colour,
regardless of their ethnicity,
regardless of their religion or beliefs,
regardless of disability,
regardless of gender,
regardless of sexual orientation
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Episode 76 - Chris Wheeler

Microsoft Spotlight PodcastFeb 14, 2024

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Episode 76 - Chris Wheeler

Episode 76 - Chris Wheeler

Dive into the heart of innovation with Chris Wheeler, a Senior Technical Specialist at Microsoft, as he takes center stage in the latest installment of the Microsoft Spotlight series. Hailing from the picturesque landscapes of southwest England, Chris's journey into the dynamic realm of Information Technology.
In his candid interview, Chris unveils the path that led him from his upbringing in the southwest of England to his esteemed position at Microsoft. Along the way, his passion for technology was ignited, propelling him toward a career dedicated to driving innovation and transformation within the industry.
However, what truly sets Chris apart is his unwavering commitment to championing diversity and inclusion, particularly through his support for Women In Tech initiatives within Microsoft. Embracing a "mentor to one, mentor to many" approach, Chris has played a pivotal role in empowering and uplifting women in the tech community, serving as a guiding light and source of inspiration for countless individuals.
Through his dedication to fostering talent and nurturing a culture of support and collaboration, Chris embodies the values of inclusivity and empowerment that are at the core of Microsoft's mission. His belief in the power of mentorship to effect meaningful change underscores his efforts to create a more diverse and equitable tech landscape, one where every voice is heard and valued.
Join Chris Wheeler on the Microsoft Spotlight as he shares his insights, experiences, and vision for a future where diversity is celebrated, and opportunities abound for all who dare to dream and innovate in the world of Information Technology.

Feb 14, 202450:36
Episode 75 - Peter Rising

Episode 75 - Peter Rising

Step into the dynamic world of IT with Peter Rising, a trailblazer in the field, as he takes center stage in the 2023 Microsoft Spotlight. In a captivating interview, Peter shares his remarkable journey into the realm of Information Technology, shaped by a Women In Tech at his first organisation. A passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, he has actively recruited and mentored a significant number of talented women at Insight, contributing to the empowerment and representation of women in the tech industry.


As a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience, Peter Rising not only excels in his role at Insight but also extends his influence to the online realm as a prominent YouTuber. With a keen focus on Microsoft content, his YouTube channel is a treasure trove of valuable insights, tutorials, and expert commentary. Whether you're an IT enthusiast, a budding professional, or someone looking to enhance their Microsoft skills, Peter's channel is a go-to destination for engaging and informative content.


In the interview, Peter generously shares his expertise on crafting standout CVs, offering invaluable tips for those navigating the competitive landscape of the IT job market. His commitment to fostering talent and promoting inclusivity echoes not only in his hiring practices but also in his dedication to providing resources that empower individuals to stand out in their professional journeys.


Join Peter Rising on the Microsoft Spotlight as he unravels the layers of his inspiring career, sheds light on the impact of Women In Tech, and imparts practical advice for those aspiring to make their mark in the ever-evolving landscape of Information Technology. Whether through his thought-provoking interviews or his engaging YouTube channel, Peter continues to be a beacon of knowledge and inspiration in the world of IT.

Jan 29, 202456:50
Episode 74 - Alejandra Leon
Dec 19, 202341:03
Episode 73 - Harpreet Kaur

Episode 73 - Harpreet Kaur

In today's episode, Andrew interviewed Harpreet Kaur, a Principal Technical Program Manager from Microsoft. In this episode, we discussed her move from India to the United States with her husband and young child and her side hustle as a Speaker/Career Coach.


Dec 08, 202349:56
Episode 72 - Priyanka Sharma

Episode 72 - Priyanka Sharma

In today's episode, Andrew was joined by Priyanka Sharma from Microsoft. This was her very first time speaking on a podcast episode and she was incredibly nervous but once we got going the conversation was very natural. Priyanka talks about her move from her native India to the UK and childcare challenges as her support network from family is back home in India.


Nov 23, 202341:33
Episode 71 - Areti Iles

Episode 71 - Areti Iles

In today's episode which was recorded a while ago but we seem to have lost the recording for some time. We welcome our biggest fan Areti Iles to the show.


Areti is now Head of Professional Service at Incremental Group and knows for about our podcast history than Andrew/Jon together.

Nov 14, 202348:48
Episode 70 - Onyinye Madubuko

Episode 70 - Onyinye Madubuko

In today's episode we are joined by Onyinye Madubuko, she is a Consultant in Modern Workplace at Avanade Irelands. Onyinye shares with us her drivers for moving from her native Nigeria to Ireland and the reasons why she got involved in the Microsoft Community.


Note:

Nov 07, 202349:53
Episode 69 - Shachi Agwarlar

Episode 69 - Shachi Agwarlar

In today's episode we are joined by Shachi Agarwal, she is a Technical Specialist in Security at Microsoft with a big passion for Diversity and Inclusion. Check out this brilliant episode as we diving deep into her career and understand her passions for D&I.
Note:

Sep 26, 202345:07
Episode 68 - Jeevantika Lingalwar

Episode 68 - Jeevantika Lingalwar

In today's episode we are joined by a fellow podcast Jeevantika Lingalwar, she is a Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft with a big passion for Women In Tech. Check out this brilliant episode as we diving deep into her career and understand why she setup the International Women In Tech group on LinkedIn


Note:

LinkedIn Group - International Women In Tech

Podcast: The Unplanned Journey

Sep 11, 202348:16
Episode 67 - Lilia Georgieva

Episode 67 - Lilia Georgieva

Lilia Geogieva is our guest in this podcast episode, where she talks about how she became interested in IT and pursued a career in this field. She also shares her insights on the challenges and opportunities for women in tech, and how she advocates for more diversity and inclusion in the industry.

Sep 07, 202342:01
Episode 66 - Vishakha Ghosh

Episode 66 - Vishakha Ghosh

In this episode, Andrew and Jon are joined by Vishakha Ghosh a Customer Experience Engineer in Security at Microsoft. Being passionate about something does not mean it distracts us from our goals. Instead, it enhances our abilities and propels us forward. Vishakha's story is a reminder that our diverse interests can complement and strengthen our professional journeys. 🚀as she took her love of classic Indian dancing to beat the block and speak publicly at technical events.


Aug 29, 202301:00:60
Episode 65 - Linda Monahan

Episode 65 - Linda Monahan

Today, we are joined by Linda Monahan, who is an accountability and habit coach. Linda tells us her story of how she became a coach and how she helps other women in tech achieve their goals and overcome their challenges.


Notes:

Linda's Website: https://shor.by/CorporatetoCalm

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@corporatetocalm

Aug 15, 202351:55
Episode 64 - Corinna Lins

Episode 64 - Corinna Lins

Excited to welcome back Corinna Lins on Episode 64 of our podcast! Corinna first featured on Episode 3, and in this episode, she shares her personal journey of returning to work after maternity leave. She sheds light on the real-world challenges of childcare and illness that many working parents face. Corinna's story serves as a reminder that we need to continue advocating for policies that support working parents. Tune in to hear her inspiring story!


#workingparents #maternityleave #childcare #podcast

Aug 01, 202346:44
Episode 63 - Mohana Bhattacharya

Episode 63 - Mohana Bhattacharya

Exciting news, I have decided to drop Episode 63 early! Listen in as we interview Mohana Bhattacharya from Microsoft in the Netherlands. She shares fascinating stories of her childhood moving around India and how it shaped her career. Mohana's biggest career highlight was joining Microsoft, but she has also worked for other big corporate organizations. Don't miss out on this insightful episode!


#Microsoft #microsoftemployee #WomenInTech #womenempowerment


Jul 24, 202344:07
Episode 62 - Brittany Saylor

Episode 62 - Brittany Saylor

In this episode, we welcome Brittany Saylor, Digital Advisor for Sustainability at Avanade. Andrew and Jon dive into Brittany's fascinating career path, which took her from the US to multiple countries. They also discuss the importance of sustainability and share their love of grassroots football and the women's game in the UK


Show Notes:

About Pledgeball - Tackling climate change requires collective action. Most of us belong to a collective, from football fans or teams to friend groups to parents’ class chats. Pledgeball mobilizes these collectives, shows the emissions we can save together, and unites us all in this. Pledgeball - https://pledgeball.org/


Jul 11, 202348:41
Episode 61 - Holly Rae

Episode 61 - Holly Rae

Today, we welcome Holly Rae, M365 Architect at CPS. Andrew and Jon discussed Holly's career path from making custom wedding invitations to her taking control of our career path and becoming an Architect. It was great to finally have her on our show as she has been nominated by so many in the community. Show Notes:

N/a

Jun 28, 202351:16
Episode 60 - Kristi Robison

Episode 60 - Kristi Robison

Today, we welcome Kristi Robison CEO, Strategic Advisor from Paintrock Consulting. Jon had to run this episode on his own due to Andy being ill and Sophie being unavailable. In this episode, Jon and Kristi discussed her IT career path and their love of IT Conferences. Show Notes:

N/a

Jun 13, 202355:17
Episode 59 - Briana Brady

Episode 59 - Briana Brady

Today, we welcome Briana Brady Senior Program Manager for Viva Goals at Microsoft. Alev returns as guest co-host to help discuss all things Microsoft, as we learn how Briana was inspired to start a career in IT via her older brother which led to her working at Microsoft.

Show Notes:

May 26, 202341:06
Episode 58 - Stephanie Stasey

Episode 58 - Stephanie Stasey

Today, we welcome Stephanie Stasey Healthcare Transformation Lead at Microsoft. Stephanie shares with us her passion for the Healthcare industry and how a Microsoft PowerApp she created to help triage patients suffering from Mental Health led to her being headhunted for Microsoft.

Show Notes:


May 09, 202342:53
Episode 56 - Elena Branet
May 02, 202346:06
Episode 57 - Cathrine Wilhelmsen

Episode 57 - Cathrine Wilhelmsen

Today, we welcome Cathrine Wilhelmsen Data & Analytics Solutions Architect in Evidi and Microsoft Data Platform MVP. Cathrine shared with us her love of the Microsoft Community and how she got involved to become the first female Microsoft MVP in Norway. Show Notes: Pete Rising - What does it take to become MVP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BwTGd87ppQ

Apr 26, 202347:37
Episode 55 - Michelle Wong
Mar 23, 202352:17
Episode 54 - International Womens Day

Episode 54 - International Womens Day

In this special episode of the Microsoft Spotlight Sophie is joined by  two guest as they discuss International Womens Day and what it means to  them.

Mar 07, 202346:41
Episode 53 - Storm Rae

Episode 53 - Storm Rae

In episode 53 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, we were joined by Storm Rae who is the Head of Learning and Development at The National Museum of Computing. She is responsible for our interactive learning experiences and educational visits. Storm holds her PGCE in  Secondary Maths with 8 years of teaching experience both internationally and across multiple curricula. Her mission is access to inspirational,  curriculum-linked learning experiences for all young people through immersive history at The National Museum of Computing.

Storm's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/storm-rae-71923855/
Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/
Spotlight User Group: https://www.meetup.com/microsoft-spot...
Andrew's Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewatchernode
Microsoft Spotlight Twitter: https://twitter.com/msftspotlight
Jon's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonjarvis
Sophie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dimelow_sophie  

Notes:

The National Museum of Computing - https://www.tnmoc.org/

Feb 14, 202344:55
Episode 52 - Ana Inés Urrutia de Souza

Episode 52 - Ana Inés Urrutia de Souza

In episode 52 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, we were joined by Ana Inés Urrutia de Souza who is Microsoft MVP and D365 Human Resources Practice Lead. Ana shares with us her life experiences within the community and why she got involved.

Ana's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anainesurrutia/
Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/
Spotlight User Group: https://www.meetup.com/microsoft-spot...
Andrew's Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewatchernode
Microsoft Spotlight Twitter: https://twitter.com/msftspotlight
Jon's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonjarvis
Sophie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dimelow_sophie  

Notes: 

Jan 31, 202345:45
Episode 51 - Malin Martnes

Episode 51 - Malin Martnes

In episode 51 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, we are back for 2023  with another new episode this time with Malin Martnes who is Microsoft  MVP and MCT from Norway. Malin shares with us her life experiences  within the community and also the challenges of how migraines affected her work day.  

Malin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinmartnes/
Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/
Spotlight User Group: https://www.meetup.com/microsoft-spot...
Andrew's Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewatchernode
Microsoft Spotlight Twitter: https://twitter.com/msftspotlight
Jon's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonjarvis
Sophie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dimelow_sophie  

Notes: Becoming a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Marketing Functional Consultant: Learn  to deliver enterprise marketing solutions and insights to exponentially  grow your business
https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Microsoft-Marketing-Functional-Consultant-ebook-dp-B0B97RPMV4/dp/B0B97RPMV4/ref=mt_other?_encoding=UTF8&&me=&&qid=1662982150

Migraine Trust - https://migrainetrust.org/live-with-migraine/healthcare/treatments/botox/

Jan 10, 202346:15
Episode 50 - Our big 50th and Women In Tech Allies

Episode 50 - Our big 50th and Women In Tech Allies

In episode 50 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts discuss the  past 49 episodes and welcome several Women In Tech Allies to the episode  who recorded their messages answering our very simple question.  Why is it important in your perspective to support Women In Tech?  Thank you to; 

Peter Rising, Kevin McDonnell, Billy Hopkins, Scott Riley, Carl  Sargunar, Marc D Anderson, Bob Mellor and Phil Clarke 


Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/
Spotlight User Group: https://www.meetup.com/microsoft-spot...
Andrew's Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewatchernode
Microsoft Spotlight Twitter: https://twitter.com/msftspotlight
Jon's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonjarvis
Sophie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dimelow_sophie

Notes:
South Coast Summit: https://www.southcoastsummit.com/

Dec 19, 202249:55
Episode 49 - Edyta Gorzon

Episode 49 - Edyta Gorzon

In episode 49 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined by Edyta Gorzon who is the Product Manager at Staffbase. Edyta shares her story on how to become a Microsoft MVP through her community activities.   


Edyta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/egorzon/ 

Edyta's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EdytaGorzon
Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/
Spotlight User Group: https://www.meetup.com/microsoft-spot...
Andrew's Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewatchernode
Microsoft Spotlight Twitter: https://twitter.com/msftspotlight
Jon's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonjarvis
Sophie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dimelow_sophie  

Notes:
South Coast Summit: https://www.southcoastsummit.com/

Dec 06, 202244:19
Episode 48 - Alev Nur Tamer

Episode 48 - Alev Nur Tamer

In episode 48 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined by Alev Nur TAMER Tamer who is Microsoft Teams Technical Specialist at Microsoft.  Alev shared her story with us about how she moved from her native  country in Turkey to the United Kingdom during COVID and found her happy  place in the Midlands.

Apologies for the long discussion about Harry Potter lol

https://lnkd.in/eJJt59Cr

Alev's LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/eH5W9YVP
Alev's Twitter: https://lnkd.in/e4JH83jQ
Microsoft Women In Tech: https://lnkd.in/dAvC5WV
Spotlight User Group: https://lnkd.in/gXNvd934...
Andrew's Twitter: https://lnkd.in/dg7H5vg
Microsoft Spotlight Twitter: https://lnkd.in/dZuD8pB
Jon's Twitter: https://lnkd.in/d5qf-K2
Sophie's Twitter: https://lnkd.in/dxdk7tqi

#microsoftteams #podcast #microsoft #covid #womenintech

Nov 28, 202245:30
Episode 47 - Stephanie Wynter

Episode 47 - Stephanie Wynter

In episode 47 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined  by Stephanie Wynter who is Digital Skills Trainer & Specialist Teams  Producer at UK Healthcare Specialist. Stephanie recently featured on  the Women In Teams Community call sharing her experiences with Microsoft  Teams and how its empowered her organization, so we sit down and  discuss her career path into her current role.  

Stephanie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tswynter/
Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/
Spotlight User Group: https://www.meetup.com/microsoft-spot...
Andrew's Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewatchernode
Microsoft Spotlight Twitter: https://twitter.com/msftspotlight
Jon's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonjarvis
Sophie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dimelow_sophie  

Notes:

Nov 07, 202250:05
Episode 46 - Carlene Jackson (Live from South Coast Summit)

Episode 46 - Carlene Jackson (Live from South Coast Summit)

In episode 46 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts were live at the South Coast Summit with Carlene Jackson who is CEO at Cloud9  Insight. Carlene shares with us her life experiences and neurodiversity challenges in becoming a founder of her own organization.  


Carlene's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlene/ 

Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/ 

potlight User Group: https://www.meetup.com/microsoft-spot... 

Andrew's Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewatchernode 

Microsoft Spotlight Twitter: https://twitter.com/msftspotlight 

Jon's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonjarvis 

Sophie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dimelow_sophie  


Notes: 

N/a

Oct 24, 202243:33
Episode 45 - Angeliki Patsiavou

Episode 45 - Angeliki Patsiavou

In episode 45 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined by Angeliki Patsiavou who is a Senior Consultant at Avanade. After Andrew finishes getting Angeliki's name wrong *facepalm* she tells us about her journey into the world of IT and her experience as a novice speaker, to speaking at events internationally within 6 months.  


Angeliki's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angeliki-patsiavou/ 

Angeliki's Twitter: https://twitter.com/a_patsiavou 

Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/ 

Spotlight User Group: https://www.meetup.com/microsoft-spot... 

Andrew's Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewatchernode 

Microsoft Spotlight Twitter: https://twitter.com/msftspotlight 

Jon's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonjarvis 

Sophie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dimelow_sophie  


Notes: 

South Coast Summit: https://www.southcoastsummit.com/

Oct 13, 202247:51
Episode 44 - World Mental Health Day

Episode 44 - World Mental Health Day

In this special episode of the Microsoft Spotlight Podcast Andrew and  Jon are joined by Mike Hartley and Janet Robb where they discuss mental  health.   This subject is very close to Andrew's heart who has suffered from  Mental Health and wanted to share a discussion with others affected.


Mike Hartley's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebhartley/ 

Mike Hartley's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hart365 

Janet's Robb's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetrobbmicrosoft/ 

Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/

Spotlight User Group: https://www.meetup.com/microsoft-spot... 

Andrew's Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewatchernode 

Microsoft Spotlight Twitter: https://twitter.com/msftspotlight 

Jon's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonjarvis 

Sophie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dimelow_sophie  


Notes: 

South Coast Summit: https://www.southcoastsummit.com/

Oct 10, 202251:22
Episode 43 - Maryam Riaz

Episode 43 - Maryam Riaz

In episode 43 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined by Maryam Riaz who is Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft. Maryam tells us about her journey into the world of IT and her experience as an  Asian Women In Tech.    

Maryam's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryam-riaz/
Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/
Spotlight User Group: https://www.meetup.com/microsoft-spot...
Andrew's Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewatchernode
Microsoft Spotlight Twitter: https://twitter.com/msftspotlight
Jon's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonjarvis
Sophie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dimelow_sophie  

Notes:
South Coast Summit: https://www.southcoastsummit.com/

Oct 04, 202245:35
Episode 42 - Amanda Sterner

Episode 42 - Amanda Sterner

In episode 42 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined by Amanda Sterner, Technical Architect for Advania - Knowledge  Factory. Amanda is a fantastic Women In Tech who has recently returned to work after her maternity level. We discussed the importance of supportive home life and all the wonderful things Amanda does in the community.    

Amanda's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandasterner/
Amanda's Twitter: https://twitter.com/amandassterner
Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/
Spotlight User Group: https://www.meetup.com/microsoft-spot...
Andrew's Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewatchernode
Microsoft Spotlight Twitter: https://twitter.com/msftspotlight
Jon's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonjarvis
Sophie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dimelow_sophie  

Notes:
South Coast Summit: https://www.southcoastsummit.com/

Sep 20, 202243:29
Episode 41 - Femke Cornelissen

Episode 41 - Femke Cornelissen

In episode 41 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined by Femke Cornelissen who is Teamlead Adoption and Modern Work at Tredion ICT & Telecom. Femke hosts the "Microsoft Community Talks" held on Twitter with Pete Rising and co-founder of the Dutch Women In Tech community.  

Femke's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/femkecornelissen1
Femke's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Femkedebruin
Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/
Spotlight User Group: https://www.meetup.com/microsoft-spot...
Andrew's Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewatchernode
Microsoft Spotlight Twitter: https://twitter.com/msftspotlight
Jon's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonjarvis
Sophie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dimelow_sophie

Notes:
South Coast Summit: https://www.southcoastsummit.com/

Sep 04, 202243:22
Episode 40 - Emily Mancini

Episode 40 - Emily Mancini

In episode 40 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined  by Emily Mancini who is Principal Architect at Sympraxis Consulting.  Emily is a very active member of the Microsoft community and has been  awarded Microsoft MVP status for her hard work.  

Emily's LinkedIn: https://twitter.com/EEMancini
Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/
Spotlight User Group: https://www.meetup.com/microsoft-spot...
Andrew's Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewatchernode
Microsoft Spotlight Twitter: https://twitter.com/msftspotlight
Jon's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonjarvis
Sophie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dimelow_sophie  

Notes:
South Coast Summit: https://www.southcoastsummit.com/

Aug 23, 202238:26
Episode 39 - Stacey Forman

Episode 39 - Stacey Forman

In episode 39 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined by Stacey Forman who is Group Portfolio and PMO Lead for Nuivas UK. Stacey is a very active member of the Women In Tech community and is very passionate about Diversity/Inclusion

Stacey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyaforman/  

Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/   

Spotlight User Group: https://www.meetup.com/microsoft-spot...   

Andrew's Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewatchernode   

Microsoft Spotlight Twitter: https://twitter.com/msftspotlight   

Jon's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonjarvis   Sophie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dimelow_sophie     

Notes:   

South Coast Summit: https://www.southcoastsummit.com/   


Aug 09, 202246:04
Episode 38 - Zoe Wilson

Episode 38 - Zoe Wilson

In episode 38 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts welcome back by Zoe Wilson who has changed role since Episode 2 and also become an  MVP. In this episode, we discuss the Microsoft Community and events, the  Microsoft Valued Professional (MVP) program, and how Zoe become an MVP.     

Zoe's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-wilson-uk/   
Zoe's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SharePoint_Zoe   
Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/   
Spotlight User Group: https://www.meetup.com/microsoft-spot...   
Andrew's Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewatchernode   
Microsoft Spotlight Twitter: https://twitter.com/msftspotlight   
Jon's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonjarvis   
Sophie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dimelow_sophie     

Notes:   
South Coast Summit: https://www.southcoastsummit.com/   
South Coast Summit CFC: https://sessionize.com/south-coast-su...  
M365 Community Day – Middle Earth Coming Soon

Jul 26, 202243:41
Episode 37 - Kristine Kolodzlejski

Episode 37 - Kristine Kolodzlejski

In episode 37 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined by Kristine Kolodzlejski who is a Principal Technical Consultant at  Computacenter. Kristine shares her story of how moved from our native  Poland to the United Kingdom in the quest of building a career for herself after deciding that the Police force wasn't for her.

Kristine's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristine-kolodziejski/
Kristine's Twitter: https://twitter.com/kristinekk94
Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/   
Spotlight User Group: https://www.meetup.com/microsoft-spot...   
Andrew's Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewatchernode   
Microsoft Spotlight Twitter: https://twitter.com/msftspotlight   
Jon's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonjarvis     
Sophie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dimelow_sophie

Notes:  
South Coast Summit: https://www.southcoastsummit.com/
South Coast Summit CFC: https://sessionize.com/south-coast-summit-2022

Jul 12, 202247:15
Episode 36 - Karoliina Kettukari

Episode 36 - Karoliina Kettukari

In episode 36 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined by Karoliina Kettukari who is a Modern Work Leader at Meltlake.  Karoliina is a Microsoft Valued Professional and shares her story of how transitioned into IT and got involved with the Microsoft Community.

Karoliina's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karoliinakettukari
Karoliina's Twitter: https://twitter.com/kettukari
Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/   
Spotlight User Group: https://www.meetup.com/microsoft-spot...   
Andrew's Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewatchernode   
Microsoft Spotlight Twitter: https://twitter.com/msftspotlight   
Jon's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonjarvis     
Sophie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dimelow_sophie

Notes:  
South Coast Summit: https://www.southcoastsummit.com/ South Coast Summit CFC: https://sessionize.com/south-coast-summit-2022


Jun 28, 202246:00
Episode 35 - Jess Pomfret

Episode 35 - Jess Pomfret

In episode 35 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined by Jess Pomfret who is a Database Platform Architect at Data Masterminds. Jess is a Microsoft Valued Professional and shares her story of how she moved from the UK over to America on a Football (Soccer) scholarship and ended up working in IT. 

Jess's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpomfret/ 

Jess's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jpomfret 

Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/ 

Spotlight User Group: https://www.meetup.com/microsoft-spot... 

Andrew's Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewatchernode 

Microsoft Spotlight Twitter: https://twitter.com/msftspotlight

Jon's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonjarvis 

Sophie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dimelow_sophie 


Notes: 

South Coast Summit: https://www.southcoastsummit.com/

Jun 15, 202240:33
Episode 34 - Jonah Andersson

Episode 34 - Jonah Andersson

In episode 34 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined  by Jonah Andersson who is a Senior Software Engineer Consultant at  ForeFront Consulting. Jonah is a Microsoft Valued Professional and shares her story of how she moved from our native country to Sweden.  

Jonah's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonahandersson/
Jonah's Twitter: https://twitter.com/cjkodare
Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/    
Spotlight User Group: https://www.meetup.com/microsoft-spot...    
Andrew's Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewatchernode    
Microsoft Spotlight Twitter: https://twitter.com/msftspotlight    
Jon's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonjarvis      
Sophie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dimelow_sophie  

Notes:   
Blog - https://jonahandersson.tech/
Meetup - https://www.meetup.com/azureusergroupsundsvallsverige/ 

Jun 06, 202241:10
Episode 33 - Anna Wykes

Episode 33 - Anna Wykes

In episode 33 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined by Anna Wykes who is a Senior Consultant at Advancing Analytics. Anna is a Microsoft Valued Professional and shares her story of how she entered the world of IT after studying Photography.

Anna's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-maria-wykes-31939454/

Anna's Twitter: https://twitter.com/annawykes

Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/   

Spotlight User Group: https://www.meetup.com/microsoft-spot...   

Andrew's Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewatchernode   

Microsoft Spotlight Twitter: https://twitter.com/msftspotlight   

Jon's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonjarvis     

Notes:  

None

May 18, 202245:42
Episode 32 - Miri Rodriguez

Episode 32 - Miri Rodriguez

In episode 32 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined by "Maverick" Miri Rodriguez who is a Senior Storyteller Future of Work at Microsoft. Miri has released her own book on storytelling which is currently being used in schools as a source of learning, and if you are interested in purchasing her book it is available in all good book stores. We learned that Miri originally wanted to be a Fighter Pilot but thankfully for Microsoft and us that never happened, also Miri had recently beat breast cancer which has given her a new lease of life.     

Miri's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirirod/  
Miri's Twitter: https://twitter.com/mirirod  
Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/   
Spotlight User Group: https://www.meetup.com/microsoft-spot...   
Andrew's Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewatchernode   
Microsoft Spotlight Twitter: https://twitter.com/msftspotlight   
Jon's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonjarvis     

Notes:   
Brand Storytelling: Put Customers at the Heart of Your Brand Story:  
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Brand-Storytelling-Customers-Heart-Story/dp/0749490470/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=19lno&pf_rd_p=4d619998-507a-44d3-b580-1c7fc24282f7&pf_rd_r=2FMFREN56EHCDKHHKYY2&pd_rd_r=e2c3f33f-70d1-4cfd-bf16-1f8980ac77e4&pd_rd_wg=mZFK4&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_atf_m

May 04, 202249:29
Episode 31 - Kat Greenan
Apr 19, 202246:10
Episode 30 - Isidora Katanic

Episode 30 - Isidora Katanic

In episode 30 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined   by Isidora Katanic who is a Community Manager for Experts Inside and a  Microsoft MVP. Issy is the 2nd half of the Head in the Cloud, Heart in  the Community podcast which she shared with our former guest Holly. She explained to us how she went from being a nanny to Women in Tech and her  love for the community.   

Issy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isidora-katanic-mvp-0b479534/
Issy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/IsidoraKatanic
Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/  
Spotlight User Group: https://www.meetup.com/microsoft-spot...  
Andrew's Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewatchernode  
Microsoft Spotlight Twitter: https://twitter.com/msftspotlight  
Jon's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonjarvis   

Notes:  
Heart in the Community, Head in the Cloud Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/HeadintheCloudHeartintheCommunity

Apr 06, 202249:31
Episode 29 - Kema Davies

Episode 29 - Kema Davies

In episode 29 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined by Kema Davies who was UK Early Careers Recruitment Lead for Microsoft before joining Meta. Kema has a successful career within IT Recruitment within the tech industry and shares her knowledge and passion for DE&I.   

Kema's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kema-davies/
Kema's Twitter: https://twitter.com/KemaDavies
Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/  
Spotlight User Group: https://www.meetup.com/microsoft-spot...  
Andrew's Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewatchernode  
Microsoft Spotlight Twitter: https://twitter.com/msftspotlight  
Jon's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonjarvis   

Notes:  #internationalwomensday2022

Mar 23, 202243:04
Episode 28 - Nikki Chapple

Episode 28 - Nikki Chapple

In episode 28 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined by Nikki Chapple who is Principal Cloud Architect for Cloudway. Nikki has been recently awarded Office Apps and Services MVP for her excellent community work within the Microsoft Compliance arena.

Nikki has also Ryan John Murphy from Microsoft to create a new podcast called "M365 Compliance"

Nikki's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkichapple/
Nikki's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChappleNikki
Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/
Spotlight User Group: https://www.meetup.com/microsoft-spotlight-user-group/
Andrew's Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewatchernode
Microsoft Spotlight Twitter: https://twitter.com/msftspotlight
Jon's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonjarvis

Notes:
M365 Compliance Podcast: https://msftcompliance.com/blog/coming-soon/

Mar 08, 202243:48
Episode 27 - Tricia Sinclair
Feb 22, 202247:04