Michael Simms
#ItsAllAboutTheData, #DontAssumeTheData
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A seasoned technical manager with significant experience in SQL Server, Azure Data Tools and AI, Power Platform, as well as Microsoft Dynamics AX & F&SC in addition to several other technology stacks. I have been at the leading edge of technology for over three decades. I have had the opportunity to architect and implement several projects in the ERP, data and AI space and have assisted in or been the principal in the go-live for several clients.
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Kill the Hype: Turn AI Agents into Real ROI (Not More Pilots)
Focused on the main stage for executives, decision makers, department leaders, and business managers, this session tackles what most partners won’t: why 95% of AI pilots fail; not from weak models, but from gaps in strategy, integration, and culture. You’ll get a board-ready playbook to move from pilots to P&L, reframe “job replacement” into task automation plus new roles, and see a vendor-neutral value platform that models predicted ROI across industries so you can fund with confidence.
You’ll learn: Five Pillars; Strategy; Integration (systems of record); Human-in-the-Loop; Governance; Value Operating System (scorecards with payback/IRR). Funding discipline: rank use cases by unit economics, risk, and change capacity. People & roles: AgentOps, Exception Orchestrator, Policy Steward with a practical skilling path. 2026 Predictions.
How to Use Microsoft Fabric as Your AI-Ready Data Foundation
This session provides a practical, hands-on guide to using Microsoft Fabric as the foundation for AI, analytics, and automation. Covering ingestion, transformation, lakehouse design, and Copilot integration, attendees will leave with a roadmap for adopting Fabric and migrating from legacy environments. Leaders and practitioners alike will learn how to establish a governed, scalable data platform that supports enterprise AI initiatives.
Image Tagging AI Case Study: A Mad Engine Customer Story
Discover this real world implementation of an AI solution to a business problem. We will highlight the discovery process, the decisions that were made by the business, the implementation and the go live of this project. Along the way we will show architecture, progress tasks and milestones. This will be co-presented with Mad Engine.
Getting Started with AI
Where do I start? That is a common question asked when it concerns AI. This session will help you to understand the many options available when it comes to Artificial Intelligence and how to harness them within your organization. We will discuss Large Language models as well as traditional Machine Learning models.
During this session, you will learn:
What AI is
Why and how could you use it
AI scenarios and use cases
How to get started
Data Readiness for your AI Journey
Data readiness for AI focuses on preparing and optimizing data to ensure it is accurate, consistent, and relevant for AI-driven insights. This involves understanding your data domain, ensuring data quality, addressing biases, and building scalable infrastructure to manage large datasets. Organizations must also consider ethical considerations, privacy concerns, and compliance requirements to harness the full potential of AI responsibly. By laying a solid foundation for data readiness, businesses can unlock smarter decision-making, predictive capabilities, and innovation. Finally, potential OCM considerations in your organization will be addressed.
AI 101: Is your company ready for AI?
In this one-hour session, we will explore the readiness of your organization for AI adoption. As artificial intelligence continues to transform industries and reshape business landscapes, it's crucial for companies to assess their readiness and develop strategic plans for AI implementation. Whether you're just beginning to explore AI opportunities or already have initiatives underway, this session will provide valuable insights and practical guidance to help you navigate the complexities of AI adoption effectively.
DynamicsCon 2025 Sessionize Event
AI Agent & Copilot Summit Sessionize Event
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