Center of Excellence from the field with Keith Whatling

This podcast episode features Keith Whatling sharing his experience and insights into app development using the Power Platform. One of the main topics of discussion is the separation of Dynamics 365 and the creation of Dataverse, which has enabled app and automation development at scale. Keith highlights the initial challenges and how the platform has evolved since then.

The role of the Center of Excellence (COE) in promoting excellence within the Power Platform is also addressed in this episode. Keith emphasizes the need for careful configuration and deployment planning to harness the power of Power Apps for streamlining processes, automating tasks, and unlocking opportunities. He also explains the benefits of building an ecosystem on top of a data platform like Dataverse.

Additionally, Keith compares his experience with VBA in Excel to app development using the Power Platform, emphasizing the need for extensive meetings and discussions during the configuration and deployment phases. He also discusses the challenges of adapting to changing roles and skill sets within IT organizations.

This podcast offers valuable insights for those interested in app development and technology evaluation, as well as those looking to streamline their IT processes and systems.

Link to the full show notes: https://podcast.nz365guy.com/460