Mariano Gomez Bent
Chief Technology & Product Officer | Microsoft MVP | Microsoft MCT
Roswell, Georgia, United States
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Mariano is a former Microsoft BizApps and Power Platform MVP and the Chieft Technology Officer at Mekorma. As a technology professional in the Dynamics space for 30 years, Mariano has been a staple at community events like DynamicsCon, Community Summit North America, Scottish Summit, and DynamicsMinds, delivering engaging presentations throughout the world. Mariano is a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)
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6 Keys to Empowering Digital Innovation Using Microsoft's Power Platform
We will explore how Microsoft’s Power Platform fuels digital transformation. You’ll learn how to streamline processes, and unlock insights using Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI.
Together we’ll dive into six keys for empowering digital innovation:
1- Unpacking Power Platform's Role in Digital Evolution
2 - Assessing Digital Maturity for Strategic Advancement
3 - Creating a safe space for people to create - Center for Enablement
4 - Uniting Visionaries: Assembling a Team, Collaboration, and Change Management in Digital Transformation
5 - Establishing Strong Foundations: Governance and Security in Power Platform Solutions
6 - Insights for Growth: Leveraging Data Analytics and Case Studies for Operational Optimization
Building an Automation-Ready AP Operation
For decades, AP departments have operated on a simple principle: if it works, don't fix it. But the landscape is shifting in ways that make standing still riskier than moving forward. Vendor expectations are changing. The workforce that built manual processes is retiring. And the organizations capturing clean, structured data today are building capabilities that others simply won't be able to match. This session isn't about chasing the latest technology trend - it's about the people side of preparing your AP operation for what's coming next. We'll walk through a practical framework for modernization that honors what's working while building the foundation your team will need to thrive. Because the question isn't whether AP will change. It's whether you'll be ready when it does.
In this discussion you will learn to:
1. Recognize why manual AP processes that work today are creating organizational fragility: data gaps, knowledge concentration, and an inability to adopt emerging capabilities when competitors already have.
2. How to use a repeatable structure to navigate each stage of change - addressing what leaders fear losing, how to communicate effectively, where resistance will emerge, and how to build confidence through early wins.
3. Understand how each automation step (digital capture, workflow approvals, vendor validation, electronic payments) creates the prerequisite infrastructure for capabilities that don't fully exist yet - and why waiting has compounding costs.
Develop Smarter, Not Harder: Leveraging AI in Your Development Journey
Join us for a thought-provoking exploration of how today's AI ecosystem is transforming the developer experience.
We'll navigate the expanding universe of AI coding assistants examining how smart developers are mixing and matching tools to create their ultimate development stack. Discover why the future isn't about one AI platform, but orchestrating many.
Through real scenarios and candid insights, we'll explore the art of prompt engineering, the ethics of AI-generated code, and the paradigm shift from writing code to conducting AI symphonies. Learn when to leverage Microsoft's ecosystem, when to reach beyond it, and how to future-proof your skills in an AI-first world where the best developers are becoming AI orchestrators.
MCP Servers: The Architecture Pattern That Changes Everything in Copilot Studio
MCP (Model Context Protocol) Servers are revolutionizing how Copilot Studio agents interact with data, yet most developers don't even know they exist. This deep-dive session demystifies MCP Servers and shows why they're the architectural breakthrough that solves the data integration challenges we've struggled with for years. Through live demonstrations, you'll watch as we connect a single agent to SharePoint, SQL Server, REST APIs, Excel files, and custom databases – all in under 30 minutes, with minimal code. Learn when MCP Servers replace traditional Power Automate flows, how they maintain context across conversations, and why they're the key to building truly intelligent, data-aware agents. Whether you're drowning in API integrations or struggling with real-time data access, this session will fundamentally change how you architect Copilot Studio solutions.
From the Desk of the CTO: AI Adoption Throughout the Organization
Get the CTO's unfiltered playbook for driving enterprise AI adoption across the Microsoft ecosystem. Learn how leading partners are scaling from Copilot agents to production, turning skeptics into champions, and building AI-first cultures that deliver real ROI.
Learn battle-tested strategies for maximizing Azure AI and Microsoft 365 Copilot investments, overcoming adoption resistance, and positioning your practice for the AI era. Discover frameworks that work, metrics that matter, and practical tactics for accelerating AI transformation - from boardroom to frontline.
Walk away with proven approaches for AI readiness assessments, scaling strategies, and success stories that resonate with both technical teams and executives. No fluff!
Multi-Agent Orchestration: Building an AI Workforce with Copilot Studio
Organizations are moving beyond single-purpose agents to create entire AI workforces that collaborate like human teams. In this groundbreaking session, discover how to design, build, and orchestrate multiple specialized Copilot Studio agents that work together seamlessly. Through live demonstrations, you'll see HR, IT, and Finance agents collaborate on complex workflows like employee onboarding, with each agent handling their domain expertise while maintaining perfect context handoff. Learn the architectural patterns that enable agent-to-agent communication, shared knowledge bases via MCP Servers, and intelligent routing that ensures the right agent handles the right task at the right time. Whether you're building for customer service, internal operations, or complex business processes, this session will transform how you think about AI automation at scale
Power Platform Adoption at Scale: 5 Keys to Success
Former Microsoft BizApps MVP, Mariano Gomez brings his real-world experience in adopting Power Platform within his organization. Learn they key aspects of for a successful adoption, the pitfalls you can avoid, and how to develop a repeatable practice.
Stop Coding, Start Conducting: The AI-First Developer Mindset
The most effective developers aren't writing more code. They're writing less. They've made a fundamental shift: instead of treating AI as a helper, they treat it as their primary instrument and code manually only when necessary.
This session challenges you to invert your approach. Through live demonstrations and real scenarios, we'll explore what AI-first development actually looks like in practice, from selecting the right tool for the job across an expanding landscape of AI assistants, to crafting prompts that yield production-worthy results, to knowing when human judgment must override AI suggestions.
You'll leave with:
* A mental model for approaching any development task AI-first
* Practical patterns for orchestrating multiple AI tools effectively
* Clear guardrails for when AI-generated code helps - and when it hurts
* Strategies for building these skills within the Microsoft ecosystem and beyond
Whether you're skeptical or already experimenting, this session will reshape how you think about your role as a developer in an AI-saturated world. The future belongs to conductors, not coders.
IT Strategies for Seamless Copilot Adoption
Attend this session to grasp the crucial steps for preparing your organization to confidently implement Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot. Discover the necessary organizational and IT readiness steps for IT administrators, along with innovative product experiences within the Microsoft 365 admin center to simplify the process. The session will delve into the significance of cloud app discovery, enterprise data protection, and additional topics. Leave with a detailed guide to enhance your organization's AI adoption strategy.
Unlocking Business Potential: Integrating Business Central with Microsoft Power Platform
Discover how integrating Microsoft Power Platform with Business Central can revolutionize your business operations. This presentation will explore how to leverage Power Apps for custom solutions, Power Automate for seamless workflows, and Power BI for insightful analytics. Learn about the Business Central connector and its role in enhancing productivity through REST APIs. We’ll also delve into the innovative use of Power Pages for external user access and the embedding of Power BI reports within Business Central. Join us to unlock new levels of efficiency and innovation in your business processes.
10 Lessons Learned When Moving From GP to BC from Former GP Users and Consultants
Join us for an enlightening session where we delve into the risks, rewards, and invaluable lessons learned from transitioning from Dynamics GP to Dynamics 365 Business Central. Presented by two award-winning Microsoft Biz Apps consultants, partners, and ISVs now excelling with Dynamics 365 Business Central and the Microsoft Power Platform, this session will explore essential considerations to ensure a smooth and successful migration. Discover how to mitigate challenges and maximize the benefits of this strategic shift.
Microsoft Power Platform Adoption: 5 Keys to Success
Microsoft BizApps MVP, Mariano Gomez brings his real-world experience in adopting Power Platform within his organization. Learn they key aspects of for a successful adoption, the pitfalls you can avoid, and how to develop a repeatable practice.
Power Platform DevOps: What are my options?
Microsoft MVP Mariano Gomez gives you a walk-through of the various tools and options available to both citizen and code-first developers looking to establish solid software engineering practices in their Power Platform practice.
Learn about Azure DevOps, GitHub actions, and the ALM Accelerator for Power Platform, get an introduction to co-authoring, deployment pipelines, Git, version control, and more.
Practical Examples with Power Platform AI Builder
Join MVP Mariano Gomez in this journey through the Power Platform AI Builder component. Understand how to use custom and pre-built AI models with specif examples for each case.
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Mariano Gomez Bent
Chief Technology & Product Officer | Microsoft MVP | Microsoft MCT
Roswell, Georgia, United States
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