Nathan Rose
Solution Architect - Olympic 33 | Microsoft MVP Business Applications
Auckland, New Zealand
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Nathan's adventure with Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform began over 10 years ago with CRM 2011. Back when dinosaurs roamed the earth, people used MySpace and xRM was "kind of a big deal". Fast forward to the present Nathan loves all things Power Platform, particularly rapid prototyping of thought bubbles without code! Nathan specialises in using PowerFx to empower app makers and deliver innovative low code solutions. He's passionate about leveraging the respective strengths of AI and humans on the Power Platform.
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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!
Power Fx Functions Deep Dive: The Secret Weapon for the Agentic Era
SaaS is dead. Agents are the future. But here’s the inconvenient truth—agents still need to "do stuff."
Enter Power Fx Functions (formerly known as Low-Code Plugins)—the latest automation powerhouse in the Power Platform. As agentic AI reshapes development, mastering Power Fx Functions will be critical to building intelligent, extensible, and high-performing solutions.
Join Microsoft MVP and Power Fx expert Nathan Rose for an interactive deep dive into how, when, and why to use Power Fx Functions in a world driven by Copilots and autonomous agents.
In this session, you’ll learn:
✅ How to leverage Power Fx Functions to supercharge automation in the Power Platform
✅ The power of connections—how to extend your plugins for limitless integration
✅ How Power Fx Functions fit into the AI-driven future alongside Copilots and Agents
Power Fx Functions are coming out of preview soon—this is your chance to get ahead of the curve and master the next big thing in Power Platform development. Don't miss it! 🚀
Power Fx & AI: The Future of Low-Code in an Agentic World
Power Fx is Microsoft's best-kept secret—an expressive, AI-powered low-code language that’s reshaping the Power Platform. But in a world where autonomous agents are taking center stage, what role does Power Fx play? As Satya Nadella declared in late 2024, "Software is dead, long live agents!"—so where does that leave low-code development?
Join Microsoft MVP and Power Fx expert Nathan Rose as he explores the evolution of Power Fx in the age of AI-driven automation. This session will uncover how Power Fx remains a crucial tool for building, guiding, and enhancing AI-powered copilots and autonomous agents on the Power Platform.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ Why Power Fx is built for AI-driven development
✅ How to integrate Power Fx with Copilots and AI Agents
✅ How to generate and manage Power Fx code autonomously and responsibly
If you're a Power Platform professional, AI enthusiast, or low-code developer, this session will give you the insights you need to stay ahead. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the future of Power Fx in an AI-first world!
Less Code, Smart Code: Ending the Low Code vs. Pro Code War
“Why use Power Automate when it’s just three lines of C#?”
“With the Power Platform, who needs code jockeys anymore?”
The low code vs. pro code debate has raged on for decades—but at Build 2024, Scott Durow and Marcel Medina put it to rest:
“We’ve always been about less code, smart code.”
Join Microsoft MVP Nathan Rose as he unpacks how low code and pro code are not competitors, but partners in building faster, smarter, and more scalable Power Platform solutions. This session will dive into the real-world best practices that enable Makers and Pro Devs to collaborate effectively—maximizing productivity without sacrificing power.
What you’ll learn:
✅ The latest advancements in low code that empower all developers
✅ When and how to transition workloads from low code to pro code
✅ Collaboration strategies to bridge the gap between Makers and Pro Devs
Low code isn’t replacing pro code—it’s enhancing it. Discover how to use both to build smarter, faster, and better solutions on the Power Platform! 🚀
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!
Beyond Copilot: Supercharging AI with Semantic Kernel
This isn’t just another Copilot session. You’ve seen what Copilot can do—but what if you could take it even further? Enter Semantic Kernel—Microsoft’s game-changing AI orchestration framework that unlocks limitless AI potential by integrating any LLM or API into your Power Platform solutions.
No longer limited to OpenAI, your Copilots can now connect with multiple LLMs, expanding their intelligence, adaptability, and impact. Whether you’re building advanced chatbots, agent-driven automation, or AI-powered workflows, Semantic Kernel is the secret weapon that will set your AI solutions apart.
Join Microsoft MVP Nathan Rose as he reveals how to harness this unfair advantage and push the boundaries of what’s possible with Copilot, AI agents, and Power Platform.
In this session, you’ll learn:
✅ What Semantic Kernel is and why it’s a game-changer
✅ How to build next-level Copilot bots and AI agents
✅ Why you'd use different LLMs for different processes
✅ See Semantic Kernel in action—watch it dynamically create quotes in Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement using natural language
If you’re serious about delivering AI solutions that users will love, this is the session you can’t afford to miss. Get ready to redefine what’s possible with AI on the Power Platform! 🚀
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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