Ed Williams
Power Platform Solutions Architect
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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I am a Power Platform Solutions Architect with over two decades of experience in the federal government sector. My passion lies in building innovative solutions that streamline operations, improve efficiency, and drive digital transformation. Specializing in Microsoft Power Platform and O365, I help organizations—both in government and commercial spaces—leverage low-code technology to overcome traditional development barriers and accelerate solution delivery.
Through my work, I focus on simplifying complex processes, enabling automation, and fostering agility in decision-making. I also share insights and practical strategies for maximizing the Power Platform on my blog, Automate the Mundane, where I write about Power Apps, Power Automate, and other tools that make work easier.
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In Defense of Model Driven Apps
Model Driven Apps are having a renaissance. Code apps have generated a lot of excitement and bring new possibilities to the Power Platform, and they deserve that attention. Even so, a well designed Model Driven App remains the superior foundation for business applications because of the rich, mature, and deeply integrated features it provides out of the box.
In this session we will explore how Model Driven Apps have evolved and take a deep dive into the native capabilities that make them so effective. We will look at interactive views, advanced filtering, editable grids, charts, dashboards, reports, Word and Excel integration, relationship driven navigation, business process flows, and the modern UX updates that simplify how users work with structured data every day.
The goal of this session is to show the full power of Model Driven Apps and why they continue to be one of the strongest and most scalable options in the Power Platform. Whether you are a maker or a developer, you will walk away with a renewed appreciation for how much you can accomplish with a core MDA without writing any code.
So You Want to Work with the Federal Government?
Teaching in the Federal government is not just training with extra security.
In this session, we will unpack what really happens when your students are working inside sovereign clouds, operating under NIST 800-53 controls, or navigating agency-specific regulations that limit what you can demonstrate or deploy. We will explore the cultural nuances, the mission driven focus, and the technical restrictions that shape every engagement.
You will learn how to tailor Microsoft curriculum to highly regulated environments, how to prepare for unexpected roadblocks, and how to deliver high-value instruction that aligns with government expectations.
If you are ready to bring your MCT expertise into one of the most challenging and impactful spaces, this session will show you how to do it successfully.
Building a Copilot-First Solution with Copilot Studio and AI Builder
AI-powered copilots are transforming the way we build solutions, but how do you create one from scratch? In this live build session, we'll walk through the process of designing a Copilot-first solution using Copilot Studio and AI Builder.
You'll learn:
✅ How to structure a Copilot-first approach for real-world applications
✅ How to integrate AI Builder to enhance Copilot’s capabilities
✅ Best practices for optimizing prompts and AI interactions
Whether you're new to Copilot Studio or looking to level up your AI-powered solutions, this session will give you practical, hands-on experience and insights into the power of low-code AI.
Summit NA Roadshow - Washington, DC Sessionize Event
M365 Days DC
M365 Philly 2024 Sessionize Event
DUG Meetup - Call for Presentations User group Sessionize Event
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