Nathan Rose
Functional Architect - HSO | Microsoft MVP Business Applications
Auckland, New Zealand
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Nathan Rose is a Microsoft Business Applications MVP and seasoned Power Platform Solution Architect based in Auckland, New Zealand. With deep expertise spanning from CRM 2011 to today’s modern low-code ecosystem, Nathan is passionate about empowering people to solve real-world problems using the Power Platform, Power Fx, and AI.
He has delivered enterprise-grade solutions for public and private sector clients across Australia and New Zealand, working with industry leaders such as Capgemini, HSO, Intergen, and Datacom. His focus is on making low-code technology accessible, sustainable, and impactful especially in environments where scale, governance, and user adoption matter.
Nathan regularly speaks at industry events, including the New Zealand Business Applications Summit and Difinity. His sessions often explore the convergence of AI, natural language interfaces, and low-code development pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with tools like Copilot Studio and Power Fx.
Through his blog and content platform No Code | No Mercy, as well as his YouTube channel, Nathan shares practical insights, demos, and strategies for building solutions with clarity and precision. He’s known in the community for his straight-talking style, deep technical knowledge, and commitment to helping others succeed.
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Building Bridges, Not Barriers: Successful Enterprise AI Governance and Adoption Strategies
As AI continues to transform industries at a rapid pace, organizations face a critical challenge: how to balance innovation with the responsibility of ethical, scalable, and sustainable adoption. In this session, we’ll explore the strategies for building strong AI governance frameworks and ensuring the successful integration of Copilot agents into organizations' business procceses.
As a Senior Program Manager and AI Solution Lead, I’ll share practical insights and strategies that help bridge the gap between the excitement of AI innovation and the real-world needs for responsible governance. Attendees will walk away with actionable advice on how to align their AI initiatives with business goals, foster collaboration across teams, and avoid the common risks associated with AI adoption.
Key Takeaways:
Building Governance Frameworks: Learn the steps to design AI governance models that are both inclusive and ethical—enabling innovation while keeping your organization compliant and accountable.
Adoption Strategies: Discover how to effectively drive adoption of Copilot agents, overcome resistance, and ensure they bring real, measurable value to your business.
Real-World Insights: Gain lessons from actual enterprise AI rollouts, including success stories, challenges, and what to avoid.
With Gartner predicting that by 2027, 60% of organizations will struggle to realize the full value of their AI initiatives due to weak governance frameworks, this session will attendees with the strategies to ensure they are among the 40% who succeed.
Why Can't We be Friends: Bridging The Low Code & Pro Code Divide
“Why should I use Power Automate when it’s just three lines of C#?”
“With the Power Platform, who needs code jockeys anymore?”
The debate between low code and pro code has been ongoing since the early days of assembly and functional languages. At the 2024 Build Conference, Scott Durow and Marcel Medina declared an end to this “holy war” with a powerful statement: “We’ve always been about less code, smart code.”
Join Microsoft MVP Nathan Rose as he explores how low code and pro code are not adversaries but allies on the same journey. Discover just how far low code has come in boosting productivity for everyone from Makers to Pro Devs, learn when to transition workloads from low code to pro code, and uncover the best collaboration practices for both.
By the end of this session, you’ll understand:
• The advancements in low code that enhance productivity for all developers.
• When and how to hand off workloads from low code to pro code.
• Best practices for collaboration between Makers and Pro Devs.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see how low code and pro code can work together to create smarter, more efficient solutions!
Architecting for the Agentic Era: Power Platform in the Age of AI
The rules have changed. At the end of 2024, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella declared the shift from software to agents, shaking the foundation of solution architecture as we know it. If everything is now an agent, how do we, as Power Platform architects, ensure our solutions remain scalable, secure, and reliable?
Do the classic principles of Power Platform Well-Architected still apply? How do we harness Copilot and agentic AI while maintaining control over solutions that now act autonomously? And most critically—what happens when an agent goes rogue?
Join Microsoft MVPs Sean Astrakhan and Nathan Rose as they guide you through this new frontier, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to design resilient, intelligent, and governable agentic solutions on the Power Platform.
By the end of this session, you’ll learn:
✅ How agentic AI is reshaping Power Platform solution architecture
✅ Which architecture principles still hold—and which are obsolete
✅ How to design agentic solutions for success from the start
✅ How to identify and mitigate the risks of an autonomous agent
This session is your essential guide to mastering agentic AI architecture on the Power Platform—so you can lead the charge, not just keep up. Don’t miss it!
Agenting, Automating, and Copiloting: who gives a shift?
Step into the future of AI-driven solutions with Olympic33 Solution Architect and Microsoft MVP Nathan Rose! In this dynamic session, we’ll demystify the tangled web of agents, automations, and copilots. Are you struggling to decide when to automate, when to use an agent, or how copilots fit into your workflows?
Nathan will guide you through the strengths, weaknesses, and ideal use cases of each approach. Learn how to simplify complex processes, enhance productivity, and confidently choose the right tool for the right job. Whether you're a seasoned Power Platform expert or just starting out, you'll gain actionable insights and practical skills to build smarter, more efficient solutions.
By attending, you’ll discover:
1. The role of agents and how to use them effectively.
2. When to automate vs. "agentize" for seamless integration.
3. How copilots transform productivity and where they shine.
Don't miss this chance to master the essential building blocks of generative AI in the Power Platform world. Tame the chaos, and take your AI expertise to the next level!
Simplify this! Shedding Light on D365 SLAs
Dynamics 365 Customer Service implementations are all fun and games until someone has to configure an SLA.
It's often one of the most frustrating part of a D365 Service implementation for consultants because:
• We don't do this often
• We don't fully understand all the required components
• The Customer's SLA described in business language differs from how we set this up in D365
In this deep dive session Olympic33 Solution Architect and Microsoft MVP Nathan Rose will teach you everything you need to know about SLAs in D365 Customer Service including his foolproof formula to convert the customer's "business language SLA" into a D365 SLA that gives the customer what they're actually requesting.
By the end of this session you will understand:
• The required components for SLAs in D365
• How to setup and configure SLAs correctly the first time
• Nathan's foolproof formula to translate SLA business speak into something D365 understands
• Reporting
• Licensing
Register today for this not to be missed session demystifying one of the most frustrating parts of the consultant experience.
PowerFx Everything Everywhere & All at once
Unleash Your Potential with Microsoft's PowerFx: A Must-Know Tool for Every Power Platform Professional
In just three years since its inception, Microsoft's innovative low-code language—PowerFx—has revolutionized how we interact with the entire suite of the Power Platform. From enhancing functionalities in PowerApps to streamlining processes in Dataverse and integrating seamlessly with Copilot and beyond, understanding this powerful tool is non-negotiable for industry experts.
Dive into an enlightening journey led by Microsoft MVP & Capgemini Lead Consultant Nathan Rose who will guide you through an interactive exploration of all things PowerFx. This comprehensive survey session is designed to arm you with practical knowledge through live demonstrations that will elevate your proficiency in leveraging this transformative technology across multiple facets of the platform.
Session Highlights:
- Discover what sets PowerFx apart as an indispensable asset.
- Master using PowerFx within:
* Canvas & Model Driven Apps in PowerApps
* Formula Columns & Low Code Plugins via Dataverse
* Automation enhancement through Copilot Studio
* Workflow optimization using CLI tools
* Streamlining tasks on Desktop with Powerful Automate
* Building robust web solutions on new-age platforms like 'Power Pages'
Don't miss out on mastering this game-changing technology that's shaping the future of Microsoft's ecosystem!
Deep Dive into the Dataverse Accelerator App and PowerFx Plugins
Get ready to be at the forefront of this groundbreaking evolution as Microsoft MVP and Capgemini Lead Consultant, Nathan Rose, guides you through a deep dive into the Dataverse Accelerator App.
Join us for an interactive session that promises to demystify Low Code PowerFx Plugins, ensuring you're well-prepared to seize the opportunities when they emerge from preview. Nathan will unravel the secrets of the Dataverse Accelerator App, providing you with the knowledge and skills to harness the potential of Instant & Automated Low Code PowerFx Plugins.
But that's not all – discover the art of using connections with your plugins for limitless extensibility, and gain insights into the currently known limitations and gotchas unearthed by Nathan over the past several months.
In Nathan's own words, "Low Code PowerFx Plugins could be the final nail in the coffin of classic workflow!" Don't miss this chance to be part of a session that could redefine the landscape of Low Code development. Secure your spot for an exhilarating deep dive into the future, where innovation knows no bounds!
Surviving the Generative AI Revolution: Embracing your Humanity in the Co-Pilot Era
Step into the future with us as we explore the fascinating intersection of humanity and technology.
Picture this: Researchers at Oxford and Yale have peered into the crystal ball of automation, forecasting a world where robotics and AI may outshine human capabilities within the next 45 to 120 years. The clock is ticking. Has the countdown to human obsolescence begun?
Just last year, we witnessed the astounding prowess of ChatGPT and generative AI, leaving the world in awe. Fast forward to today, and Microsoft has unfurled Co-Pilot, a revolutionary leap that promises to reshape the very fabric of implementing workloads, a cornerstone for Power Platform & Dynamics 365 professionals.
Yet, as we marvel at the capabilities of Co-Pilot, a wave of uncertainty washes over us:
🤖 Will AI replace me?
🌟 What will my role become?
🤯 What does this seismic shift mean for my career and my place in the workforce?
Join us for a controversial session led by Nathan Rose as he unveils the key to unlocking the yet-to-be-created "best jobs" in this era of coexistence between humans and AI. Discover why doubling down on your humanity is not just a strategy but your strongest asset against the impending AI onslaught. And most intriguingly, witness how this all beautifully converges with the Power Platform, laying the foundation for a future where humans and technology harmoniously coexist.
Prepare to be inspired, enlightened, and equipped with the knowledge to navigate the uncharted waters of the human-AI partnership. The future beckons, and your presence is the missing piece of this transformative puzzle. Join us and become the architect of your destiny in the age of AI.
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