Carl Cookson
Microsoft Architect, MVP
London, United Kingdom
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Power Platform seasoned (ex) developer with a passion for community and enabling everyone.
I am a seasoned professional developer who has experience with Dynamics 365 as well as other CRMs for over 20 years.
Microsoft MVP for Business Applications since 2020
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XrmToolBox - Top 10 Tools to help Power Platform users
An introduction to the excellent compendium of aids to the Power Platform or D365 developer and customiser that are wrapped in the CrmToolBox including tools that help with drab repetitive tasks or help you deliver with speed and quality
Using Mind Maps to improve your preparation technique
Mind Maps are a great way of learning a topic and provides a quick recap method. I describe the tools I use, the process of building them and how I re-evaluate prior to taking exams
Unboxing the Magical Mysteries of Multiplexing
WTF is Multiplexing? Let's take a look under the hood and figure it all out! It's on page 2 of the licensing guide, so it must be pretty important. We will dive into some real life examples and take you through some interesting facts that you may not know and may save you some time and money :)
The Dataverse Experience: Get hands on and create amazing things with Microsoft Dataverse
Join us for a full day Dataverse workshop where you will learn how to create useful, secure solutions using Dataverse. In this hands-on, scenario based workshop, you will gain knowledge on how to leverage Dataverse to manage your data effectively, efficiently and securely. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of designing and building data structures specific to your organization's needs. You'll learn to create custom entities, fields, and relationships, and how to use workflows, business rules, PowerApps and APIs to build programmatical and user interfaces to secure data. By the end of the day, you'll have a thorough understanding of how to use Dataverse to manage data in a secure, scalable, and cost-effective way. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to maximize the benefits of Dataverse for your organization!
Power Platform Security 🔐 Do’s and Don’ts
How not to make your data public but still engage your makers and enable your users.
Defining who should have access to your precious data is a fundamental part of creating an application and is frequently forgotten. This whistle-stop tour of the security principles of the Power Platform will enable you to assess and ensure your app keeps your data secure.
We will cover all relevant parts of security around the Power Platform so you will learn how to secure:
- secure your platform,
- your application
- your data
- your API
by leveraging the OOTB configurations and the best practices from our two speakers' years of working with every type of customer.
Whether you are already a security superstar or just starting your journey getting there, we have you covered and are looking forward to an extensive Q&A to tailor the content even better to your needs!
Graph API - Automate your administration
The Graph API in comibination with Power Automate can really ensure you are removing bottle necks in your organisation. From Guest users and managing teams to improved approvals and setting out of office.
This session will bring to the audience demos and walkthroughs of the API basics as well as the complex scenarios
API’s – The most powerful tool, anyone can use!
API’s are a powerful tool and using them with the Power Platform can take a good solution, into an incredible solution. You can use API’s to get information from Companies house, update external systems, get images of Cats and much, much more.
In this session, Carl will go through, what are API’s, how you can use them in the Power Platform and show you there is nothing to be afraid of.
3 Approvals in Power Automate, simple, complex & cool
Using approvals in Power Automate with Adaptive Cards, Flow Approvals & Send with Options
A Multiplexing Magical Mystery Tour
WTF is Multiplexing? Let's take a look under the hood and figure it all out! It's on page 2 of the licensing guide, so it must be pretty important. We will dive into some real life examples and take you through some interesting facts that you may not know and may save you some time and money :)
Managed Environments - Your secret to success
Are you tired of the chaos and lack of control in your Power Platform development process? Look no further than managed environments! With the ability to limit sharing, provide application lifecycle management, and gain valuable usage insights, managed environments are the solution you've been searching for.
Join me for an in-depth session that will not only highlight all the pros of managed environments but also address any potential limitations. Including all the newly released features, my hands-on walk-through and real-life examples will give you the knowledge and confidence to take action and adopt managed environments in your own development process.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to take your Power Platform development to the next level with managed environments.
European Power Platform Conference (EPPC25) Sessionize Event
Powerful Devs Conference 2025 Sessionize Event
Cloud Technology Townhall Tallinn 2025 Sessionize Event
European Power Platform Conference (EPPC24) Sessionize Event
ColorCloud Hamburg 2024 Sessionize Event
Canadian Power Platform Summit 2024 Sessionize Event
Nordic Summit 2023 Sessionize Event
Scottish Summit 2023 Sessionize Event
Iberian Technology Summit Sessionize Event
Power Platform 24 Sessionize Event
Power Platform Nordic Summit 2022 Sessionize Event
Power Platform Conference (Community Content) Sessionize Event
Dynamics 365 & Power Platform User Group - London User group Sessionize Event
Scottish Summit 2022 Sessionize Event
Oslo Power Platform and beyond Sessionize Event
SWISS Power Platform 365 Saturday 2021 Sessionize Event
Dynamics 365 User Group - UK - 22 Apr 2021 Sessionize Event
Certification Saturday 2021 Sessionize Event
Virtual Scottish Summit 2021 Sessionize Event
Certification Saturday 2020 Sessionize Event
Dynamics 365 User Group - UK - 2nd Dec 2020 Sessionize Event
October Wave 2020 Sessionize Event
Dynamics 365 User Group - London 27th July 2020 Sessionize Event
Power Platform Fest : Summer 2020 Blast! Sessionize Event
Microsoft 365 Virtual Marathon Sessionize Event
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