Michael Richardson
Chief Technology Officer
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
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Michael Richardson is Chief Technology Officer at Dynamic Consultants Group, where he architects enterprise Microsoft cloud solutions focused on Modern Work transformation, AI governance, and Azure infrastructure.
Michael built DCG's Modern Cloud practice delivering M365 and Azure solutions for organizations in complex, regulated environments. His work spans AI governance frameworks, Azure infrastructure optimization, zero-trust security, and helping enterprises extract real value from their Microsoft investments.
He holds Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Security Engineer, and Azure Network Engineer certifications with deep expertise in Azure IaaS/PaaS, Azure Virtual Desktop, Microsoft 365, and Infrastructure as Code.
Michael speaks on AI integration strategies for enterprises, Modern Work architecture patterns, Azure optimization, and where IT leaders are missing opportunities in the Microsoft ecosystem.
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No-Code Superpowers: Use AI to Build and Ship Power Automate Flows
You have great ideas for automation but get tangled up in complex formulas and manual deployments? Good news: AI can be your secret weapon. In this session, makers gain “no-code superpowers” by using GitHub Copilot to build Power Automate flows with plain language (a.k.a. vibe coding) and the Power Platform CLI (PAC CLI) to deploy them effortlessly.
We start with why this matters: building sophisticated flows by hand is time-consuming and error-prone – especially when trying to move your work from a personal environment into production. Next, we dive into live demos: watch complex logic (approvals, conditions, JSON parsing) materialize in a flow just by describing what you need to Copilot. Then see how a single PAC CLI command can package your flow as a solution and import it into another environment, bringing order to what used to be a messy process. To top it off, we’ll preview a GitHub Actions pipeline that automatically deploys your changes – hinting at an (achievable!) future of one-click deployments.
Walk in with your workflow challenges; walk out with AI-driven techniques to build and ship solutions faster than ever.
(Note to organizers: This would work great as session 2 in a series of 3 sessions I'm submitting)
Power Platform Meets DevOps: Automate Everything with GitHub Actions and Copilot
What if you could export your Power Platform solution, make intelligent changes with AI, and automatically deploy it—all without leaving GitHub? In this demo-driven session, you'll discover how to combine GitHub Actions and GitHub Copilot to create a seamless, automated development experience for Power Platform.
Designed for developers, IT pros, and citizen developers, this session assumes Power Platform familiarity but no GitHub background. We'll start with solution management fundamentals and build toward a complete working CI/CD pipeline—all demonstrated live.
Here's what we'll build together:
✅ Automated Solution Export — GitHub Actions that pull your Power Platform solution into version control on demand or on schedule
✅ AI-Assisted Development — Using GitHub Copilot to intelligently modify flows, apps, and solution components with natural language prompts
✅ Smart Deployment Workflows — Automated pipelines that validate, package, and import your solutions back to target environments
✅ Version Control Best Practices — Solution file management, branching strategies, and rollback capabilities
This is the technical continuation of "Vibe Coding Power Automate Flows," where we take AI-assisted development to the next level with full automation and professional DevOps practices. You'll walk away with practical, copy-ready GitHub Actions workflows you can implement immediately in your own projects.
(Note to organizers: this session would work great as session 3 in a 3-part series.)
From Copilot to Command Line: Unlocking AI Superpowers with GitHub CLI + WorkIQ
If you’ve been using Microsoft 365 Copilot and are curious about what’s next, this session is for you. We’ll introduce GitHub Copilot CLI and WorkIQ — two powerful tools that bring AI to your fingertips in a whole new way.
Don’t worry if you’ve never used a command line before — we’ll walk you through everything from installation to your first AI-powered automation. You’ll learn how to use natural language to query your Microsoft 365 data (emails, meetings, documents), generate Word and PowerPoint files with Claude, and create one-time scripts that save hours of manual work.
We’ll explore a real-world scenario: gathering business requirements and environment details for a Power Platform project. Along the way, you’ll see how these tools can help you move faster, automate smarter, and get more out of the M365 ecosystem — all without needing to be a developer.
This session is the perfect launchpad for anyone looking to level up their Copilot skills and prepare for more advanced automation workflows.
(Note to organizers: this session would work great as session 1 in a series of 3 sessions)
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.
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.
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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