Joel Oleson has been in the tech industry for over 20 years, working with some of the biggest names in the business, such as Microsoft, Blizzard, and Sony. He was the first SharePoint Admin and the original IT Architect for SharePoint Online, and he literally wrote the book on SharePoint best practices. He has received Microsoft’s highest recognition as MVP, Microsoft Regional Director, and multiple “Ship It” awards for his contributions to the Microsoft products. He is now the Enterprise Productivity Architect at Sony Interactive Entertainment - PlayStation, for one of the most innovative and successful gaming and entertainment companies in the world.

Joel is also a world traveler and a cultural enthusiast. He has visited every UN country and over 250 countries and territories. He shares his experiences and insights on his travel blog, Traveling Epic, where he inspires his readers to explore the world and discover new perspectives. He is also the founder and organizer of many global technology events, free community-driven conferences speaking in over 100 countries around the world. He is a frequent speaker at various Microsoft and industry events, such as Microsoft Ignite, Intranet Reloaded, Live 360 and M365 Conference, where he delivers engaging and informative sessions on Microsoft topics, such as Teams, SharePoint, Microsoft 365 and Intranet and Collaboration.

Joel Oleson is a visionary leader, a trusted advisor, and a global influencer. He is always seeking new challenges and opportunities to learn and grow. He lives by his motto: “Be the change you want to see in the world