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Mohamed El-Qassas

Mohamed El-Qassas

Microsoft MVP | MCT | Solutions Architect

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Mohamed El-Qassas is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (Business Application MVP & M365 MVP), Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), SharePoint Stack Exchange (StackOverflow) Moderator, Microsoft QnA Moderator, C# Corner MVP, Microsoft TechNet Wiki Judge, Blogger, Speaker, and Solutions Architect with +14 years of experience in SharePoint, Project Server, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, and Power Platform.

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  • Information & Communications Technology

Scalable Data Management in Power Platform

# Session Overview
Take your Power Platform skills to the next level with Microsoft Dataverse, the backbone of secure and scalable data management.

This session explores data modeling, relationships, security roles, business rules, and integration best practices to optimize Dataverse for real-world applications.

Learn how to efficiently manage structured data, automate workflows, and connect with external systems to enhance your Power Apps and Power Automate solutions.

# Why Attend?
- Learn how to optimize Dataverse for large datasets
- Avoid common pitfalls that slow down Power Apps and Power Automate
- Discover scalable architecture patterns for enterprise solutions
- Get pro tips from real-world implementations

# Session Agenda
1. Introduction to Scalability Challenges
- Why data management matters in Power Platform
- Common bottlenecks (slow apps, performance issues, API limits)

2. Dataverse Deep Dive: Optimization Strategies
- Table design best practices (indexing, relationships)
- When to use alternate data sources (SQL, Azure Data Lake)
- Managing large datasets without crashing your app

3. Power Apps & Automate Performance Tips
- How to reduce delegation warnings
- Efficient data loading techniques (paging, filtering)
- Caching strategies for better responsiveness

P.S: This session is part of our Global Power Platform Bootcamp 2025 in Saudi Arabia!

Scaling and Optimizing Business Solutions with Power Platform

Session Overview:
In this practical session, we'll explore how to build enterprise-grade solutions with Microsoft Power Platform that can scale with your business needs.

You'll learn key strategies to optimize performance, maintain security, and ensure reliability as your solutions grow.

Why Attend?

- Learn from real-world scaling challenges and success stories
- Discover optimization techniques to improve solution performance
- Understand how to architect solutions for enterprise deployment
- Get actionable tips you can apply immediately to your projects

Session Agenda:

# Introduction to Scaling Challenges
- Common pain points when solutions grow
- Importance of planning for scale from day one
# Architecting for Scale
- Environment strategy (Dev/Test/Prod)
- Dataverse capacity planning
- Solution partitioning approaches
# Performance Optimization
- Power Apps performance best practices
- Power Automate efficiency techniques
- Power BI dataset optimization

P.S: This session is part of our Global Power Platform Bootcamp 2025 in Saudi Arabia!

Preparing for Your First BI Solution with Power BI

Start your journey into business intelligence by learning how to design and build your first Power BI solution.

This session will guide you through essential steps, including data preparation, connecting to various data sources, creating simple data models, and designing your first dashboard to building your first end-to-end BI solution with Power BI.

## Why Attend?
- Learn how to connect, transform, and model data effectively
- Design interactive, user-friendly reports & dashboards
- Avoid common beginner mistakes that slow down development
- Get pro tips for publishing and sharing your BI solution

## Session Agenda
1. Power BI Fundamentals
- What makes a great BI solution?
- Power BI components: Desktop vs. Service vs. Mobile
- Licensing options: Free vs. Pro vs. Premium

2. Data Preparation & Modeling
- Best practices for importing & cleaning data
- Building efficient data models (relationships, DAX basics)
- When to use DirectQuery vs. Import Mode

3. Building Your First Report (20 mins)
- Choosing the right visuals for your data story
- Adding interactivity: filters, slicers, and drill-through
- Design tips for clarity and impact

4. Publishing & Sharing
- How to deploy to Power BI Service
- Sharing options: dashboards, apps, and security
- Setting up scheduled refreshes

P.S: This session is part of our Global Power Platform Bootcamp 2025 in Egypt!

Microsoft 365 Copilot: Best Practices for Administrators

In this session, we’ll explore the best practices for administrators to effectively manage and leverage Microsoft 365 Copilot.

Learn how to optimize its use across your organization, ensuring enhanced productivity, security, and seamless collaboration. Whether you're just getting started or looking to refine your Copilot management, this session will provide actionable insights for maximizing its potential.

## Why Attend?
- Learn how to prepare your tenant for Copilot deployment
- Avoid common security and licensing pitfalls
- Discover usage policies and controls to stay compliant
- Get pro tips from production environments

## Session Agenda

1. Copilot Readiness & Prerequisites (15 mins)
- Tenant requirements (licensing, permissions, network readiness)
- Pre-deployment checks (Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams)

2. Deployment & Security Best Practices (20 mins)
- Step-by-step rollout strategies (pilots vs. org-wide)
- Data governance: Sensitivity labels, DLP, and access controls
- Managing third-party app integrations securely

3. Managing Adoption & Performance (15 mins)
- Training and change management approaches
- Monitoring usage analytics and ROI
- Troubleshooting common user issues

P.S: This session is part of our Global Power Platform Bootcamp 2025 in Saudi Arabia!

An Introduction to Microsoft Copilot 365

Microsoft Copilot 365 is at the forefront of the digital workplace revolution, seamlessly integrating productivity tools, cloud services, and advanced collaboration features. Whether you're an individual user, a small business owner, or part of a large enterprise, this session is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to harness the full potential of Microsoft Copilot 365.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the Microsoft ecosystem, this session promises to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to embrace the future of collaborative work environments. Join us to unlock the potential of Microsoft Copilot 365 and elevate your team's productivity to new heights.

Empowering Productivity: Achieve More with Less Using the Power Platform (Saudi Bootcamp 2024)

Session Overview:
In today's fast-paced business environment, organizations are constantly seeking ways to maximize productivity and streamline processes. The Power Platform, a suite of low-code/no-code tools from Microsoft, offers a transformative solution to achieve more with less. This session will delve into the capabilities of the Power Platform and explore how it empowers individuals and organizations to create custom solutions without extensive coding expertise.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Introduction to the Power Platform
2. Low-Code/No-Code Revolution
3. Power BI for Data-Driven Insights
4. Power Apps for Custom Applications
5. Power Automate for Workflow Automation
6. Power Virtual Agents for Intelligent Chatbots
7. Case Studies and Success Stories
8. Best Practices and Tips
9. Q&A and Interactive Discussion

By the end of this session, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how the Power Platform empowers organizations to achieve more with less, fostering a culture of innovation and efficiency.

Introduction to Microsoft 365 Copilot | Egypt Bootcamp 2024


Session Overview:

Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 is an upcoming AI-powered feature that promises to deliver tailored insights and intelligent suggestions, transforming your everyday tasks into opportunities for growth and innovation. By integrating large language models (LLMs) with tenant data from Microsoft Graph and the Microsoft 365 apps, Copilot for Microsoft 365 helps turn natural language words into a powerful productivity tool.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Introduction to Microsoft 365 Copilot
2. Exploring Copilot's Features
3. Case Studies
4. Best Practices and Tips
5. Q&A and Interactive Discussion

By the end of this session, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding about Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot empowers organizations to achieve more with less, fostering a culture of innovation and efficiency.

Power Automate Deep Dive | Global Power Platform Bootcamp 2022 - RIYADH

Session Agenda
1. Overview of Power Automate.
2. Power Automate Features.
3. Explore Flow Types.
4. How Flows work
5. Explore Power Automate Start Page.
6. Explore Power Automat Templates.
7. Explore Power Automat Connectors.
8. Power Automate License.
9. Power Automate Limitations.
10. Demo: Create a flow based on real case scenario

Getting Started with Power Automate | Global Power Platform Bootcamp 2021 - Egypt

Session Agenda
1. Overview of Power Automate.
2. Power Automate Features.
3. Explore Flow Types.
4. How Flows work
5. Explore Power Automate Start Page.
6. Explore Power Automat Templates.
7. Explore Power Automat Connectors.
8. Power Automate License.
9. Power Automate Limitations.
10. Demo: Create a flow based on real case scenario

Get started with Power Automate in SharePoint Online

Session Agenda
1. Overview of Power Platform.
2. What's Power Automate?
3. Power Automate Features.
4. Explore Flow Types.
5. How Flows work
6. Explore Power Automat Templates.
7. Explore Power Automat Connectors.
8. Demo: Integrate Power Automate with SharePoint Online

Explore Microsoft Lists in a simple, smart, and flexible way!

Session Agenda:
1. What's Microsoft Lists?
2. What are the capabilities of Microsoft Lists?
3. Exploring the Microsoft Lists Home Page.
4. Exploring Microsoft Lists templates.
5. Get started with Microsoft Lists for SharePoint Online
6. Integrate Microsoft Lists app with Microsoft Teams
7. Microsoft Lists Roadmap
8. Microsoft Lists FQA

Global Power Platform Bootcamp 2022 - RIYADH (Keynote)

In this session, we will announce the first Global Power Platform Bootcamp 2022 in RIYADH, and we will explore the following:
- Overview of Global Power Platform Bootcamp.
- Event Speakers
- Event Agenda
- Overview of Microsoft Power Platform
- Exploring Microsoft Power Platform Capabilities and features
- Exploring Microsoft Power Platform components
- Exploring Microsoft Power Platform Insights and more

Zero to Hero in Power Automate | Global Power Platform Bootcamp 2023 - RIYADH

Session Agenda
1. Overview of Power Automate.
2. Power Automate Features.
3. Explore Flow Types.
4. How Flows work
5. Explore Power Automate Start Page.
6. Explore Power Automat Templates.
7. Explore Power Automat Connectors.
8. Power Automate License.
9. Power Automate Limitations.
10. Demo: Create a flow based on real case scenario

Global Power Platform Bootcamp 2023 - RIYADH (Keynote)

In this session, we will announce the first Global Power Platform Bootcamp 2022 in RIYADH, and we will explore the following:
- Overview of Global Power Platform Bootcamp.
- Event Speakers
- Event Agenda
- Overview of Microsoft Power Platform
- Exploring Microsoft Power Platform Capabilities and features
- Exploring Microsoft Power Platform components
- Exploring Microsoft Power Platform Insights and more

Achieve more with less with Power Platform

In this session, we will learn how every developer can achieve more with less using their favorite Low and No-code Power Platform.

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Mohamed El-Qassas

Microsoft MVP | MCT | Solutions Architect

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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