Michael Richardson
Chief Technology Officer
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
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I am a leader and solutions architect with over 10 years of hands on experience in private, public, and hybrid cloud technologies, networking, security, and data center management. My passion is to help clients gain agility and accelerate their business through IT modernization using cloud technologies.
I have consulted for some of the largest universities and corporations in the world on topics such as Azure Architecture, Infrastructure as Code, Azure Virtual Desktop, Application Hosting, Network Security, Identity Management, and much more.
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Beyond the Presets: Fine-Tuning Your Defender for Office 365 Settings
Join me for an exciting session on how to take your Defender for Office 365 security to the next level! In this session, you'll learn how to customize the built-in policies to achieve greater control over your security settings, all while aligning with Microsoft's best practices.
You'll discover how to make granular adjustments to settings like notifications and quarantines, and gain the confidence to navigate Defender for Office 365 like a pro. Dust off your PowerShell skills and get ready to dive deep into the world of Defender for Office 365. Don't miss out on this opportunity to upgrade your security game!
Transforming Your IT Strategy with Azure Virtual Desktop
As an IT decision maker, you're constantly seeking new ways to meet your organization's key IT initiatives. With Azure Virtual Desktop, you can achieve zero trust security, enhance agility, improve scalability, and more for your hybrid workplace.
In this session, I'll show you how Azure Virtual Desktop provides secure access to your organization's critical applications and data, enabling you to leverage the power of the cloud in a way that meets your unique business needs. You'll discover how this technology enables you to achieve your key IT initiatives, including zero trust security, agility, and scalability.
We'll cover practical tips and best practices that can help you unlock the full potential of Azure Virtual Desktop and see real-world examples of how organizations like yours have leveraged this technology to drive productivity and efficiency.
Join me for this essential session and discover how Azure Virtual Desktop can help you achieve your IT goals and take your organization to the next level!
Building a Foundation for Success: The Role of Identity in Microsoft Cloud Services
In today's digital landscape, Microsoft cloud services such as M365, Azure, and Dynamics have become essential tools for modern organizations. But did you know that having a solid identity platform is crucial to fully leveraging the power of these services?
Join me for a session where we'll explore why a strong identity platform is the foundation for implementing and managing Microsoft cloud services effectively. We'll focus on the key role of Active Directory and Azure Active Directory in creating a robust and flexible identity platform that enables secure access to cloud resources.
I will provide expert guidance about how to set up your identity platform properly to ensure that you are fully prepared to take advantage of the rich ecosystem of Microsoft cloud services. So if you want to stay ahead of the curve and unlock the full potential of Microsoft cloud, don't miss out on this essential session!
Navigating M&As with the Microsoft Technology Stack: A CIO's Guide
Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures can be complex and disruptive for businesses, especially when it comes to IT infrastructure. How can you ensure that your Microsoft technology stack is successfully integrated or separated during these changes, with minimal business disruptions?
In this session, we'll explore strategies for managing your Microsoft technology stack during M&A and divestiture activities. We'll cover key considerations for planning, executing, and optimizing the integration or separation of IT systems and data. You'll learn how to effectively assess and align your IT infrastructure with business goals, and how to ensure data security, compliance, and continuity throughout the process.
Join us to discover best practices for managing Microsoft technology during M&A and divestiture activities, and how to leverage technology to accelerate integration and separation, reduce costs, and improve business outcomes.
Microsoft Search: A Comprehensive Solution for Finding Data in Your Microsoft Environment
Data is essential for any organization, but finding the right data can be difficult and tedious if you have multiple sources and platforms to search through. That’s why you need Microsoft Search, a feature that lets you find data in your Microsoft environment using Bing Search. In this session, you will learn how to use Microsoft Search as a comprehensive solution for finding data in your Microsoft environment. You will learn how to enable the Work tab in Bing Search, which shows you documents and other content from your organization. You will also learn how to add custom sources to Microsoft Search, such as Azure Devops, Dynamics 365, and Websites. Moreover, you will learn how to use the News Feed in Microsoft Search, which shows you recently created items from your coworkers. By the end of this session, you will be able to use Microsoft Search as a comprehensive solution for finding data in your Microsoft environment.
ChatGPT and Power Automate: A Low Code Solution For Generating Text
ChatGPT is a state-of-the-art language model that can generate and extract text from various sources. In this session, you will learn how to use ChatGPT as a powerful tool for text generation and extraction in Power Automate. You will learn how to use AI Builder with the new generate text with GPT action, which lets you create text based on your input. You will also learn how to make an HTTP call to the Azure OpenAI service directly with Power Automate. Moreover, you will learn how to set up an API Management connector and use the Power Automate action with the APIM connector, which is a more robust method of connecting to the Azure OpenAI API. By the end of this session, you will be able to use ChatGPT as a powerful tool for text generation and extraction in Power Automate.
Teams Chat Bot: How to use Azure OpenAI in Teams
ChatGPT is a powerful language model that can generate natural and engaging conversations. In this session, you will learn how to chat with ChatGPT in Teams using Azure OpenAI, a service that lets you access the ChatGPT API. You will see how to deploy a Teams chat bot that leverages the Azure OpenAI service to enable users to chat with ChatGPT directly in their Teams client.
Three Ways to Modernize Your Application Access
Application access is a critical factor for productivity and security in any organization. However, many applications are legacy, complex, or incompatible with modern devices and networks. In this session, you will learn about three ways to modernize your application access with Azure Virtual Desktop, Azure Virtual Desktop Remote App, and Azure Application Proxy. These are three methods that enable secure access to apps from anywhere without requiring a complete overhaul of the applications. You will see how to use Azure Virtual Desktop to provide a full desktop experience to your users, how to use Azure Virtual Desktop Remote App to provide individual apps to your users, and how to use Azure Application Proxy to provide web-based apps to your users. By the end of this session, you will be able to modernize your application access with Azure Virtual Desktop, Azure Virtual Desktop Remote App, and Azure Application Proxy.
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