Stalin Ponnusamy
Microsoft MVP, Senior Technical Architect, International Conference Speaker
Microsoft MVP, Senior Technical Architect, Conference Speaker
Minneota, Minnesota, United States
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I am the Application Modernization Practice Lead at Protiviti, with over 22 years of experience helping organizations enhance productivity, improve efficiency, and optimize CRM systems. My extensive background in delivering programs and architecture has allowed me to work successfully with multiple clients.
In 2022, I was promoted to Associate Director after serving as a Senior Manager, marking two promotions within the last six years.
I effectively engage with all organizational levels to drive success. Early in my career, I contributed to the growth of an emerging company's IT department, leading a team of developers and designing innovative solutions. This unique professional experience continues to inform my work today.
RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
* Led the development of industry-focused solutions as the program manager.
* Hired, developed, and mentored eight technical engineering resources, successfully placing them on various projects.
* As an engagement manager, contributed to securing large enterprise sales deals and agreement renewals, resulting in multi-million-dollar contracts with several prominent industry accounts.
SPECIALITIES:
Engagement Manager, Solution Delivery, Program Management, Architect in Dynamics 365 CE, Azure Cloud, DevOps, Power Platform, and Domain Expertise.
நான் புரொட்டிவிடியில் ஆர்கிடெக்சர் மற்றும் திட்ட வழங்கலை வெற்றிகரமாக வழிநடத்தும் அசோசியேட் டைரக்டராக பணியாற்றுகிறேன், மேலும் எனது சிறப்பு திறன்கள் டைனமிக்ஸ் 365 கஸ்டமர் என்கேஜ்மெண்ட் (D365 CE), பவர் பிளாட்ஃபாரம் மற்றும் அசூர் போன்ற துறைகளில் உள்ளது. கிட்டத்தட்ட இருபது ஆண்டுகால அனுபவத்துடன், இந்த தொழில்நுட்பங்கள் மற்றும் அவற்றின் வர்த்தக நுட்பங்களைப் பற்றி ஆழமான புரிதலை உருவாக்கியுள்ளேன்.
எனது தொழில்துறை பயணம் 2004 ஆம் ஆண்டில் .NET டெவலப்பராகத் தொடங்கியது, மற்றும் 2008 ஆம் ஆண்டு CRM ஆலோசகராக மாறியது, அங்கு பல வாடிக்கையாளர்களுடன் பணிபுரியும் பரந்த அனுபவத்தைப் பெற்றேன். அதன்பின், D365 CE திட்டங்களில் புதுமை மற்றும் செயல்திறனை மேம்படுத்துவதற்கு எனது கவனம் திரும்பியது, குறிப்பாக CRM 4.0 முதல் இன்றைய பதிப்புகள்வரை, சிறப்பாக விற்பனை, வாடிக்கையாளர் சேவை மற்றும் சந்தைப்படுத்தல் தொகுதிகளில்.
புரொட்டிவிடியில், நான் மூத்த தொழில்நுட்ப ஆர்கிடெக்டராக செயல்பட்டு, சிக்கலான திட்டங்கள் மற்றும் பிளாட்ஃபாரம் அமலாக்கங்களை வழங்கி, மைக்ரோசாஃப்ட் நிறுவனங்கள் முதலீட்டை முழுமையாகப் பயன்படுத்துவதற்கு உதவுகிறேன். அசோசியேட் டைரக்டராக, வெற்றிகரமான திட்டங்களுக்கான தலைமைப் பொறுப்பை ஏற்று, தொழில்நுட்ப மற்றும் வணிக இலக்குகளுடன் ஒத்திசைவைக் கொண்டுவரும் வகையில் அணுகுமுறையை தொடர்கிறேன்.
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Mastering Power Platform Governance: Strategies for Security, Compliance, and Control
Explore proven strategies to establish strong governance across your Microsoft Power Platform environments. This session delves into practical techniques, including Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and Environment Management, to help you maintain a secure, compliant, and well-structured platform. Gain actionable insights to streamline administration and mitigate risks while empowering innovation across your organization.
Target Audience:
IT Administrators – Managing enterprise systems and infrastructure security.
Power Platform Admins – Driving governance, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Security Professionals – Focused on protecting data and ensuring regulatory alignment.
Power Platform Solution Framework 101: A Recipe for Silky Smooth Deployments
The Power Platform Solution Framework has been a core element of the ecosystem since the days of Dynamics CRM 2011. While it has continually evolved to enable enterprise-grade ALM, navigating it can still feel like a recipe for frustration if you don’t know the secret ingredients. If you’ve ever been burned by dependency hell, spent countless hours battling deployment pains, or had Microsoft updates disrupt your releases, you are not alone.
Working with the Solution Framework doesn’t have to be a struggle. In this session, we will demystify the fundamental, yet often mind-boggling concepts of solution management to ensure your deployments are silky smooth.
We will cover:
Unmanaged vs. Managed: Settling the debate once and for all.
Publishers & Versioning: Why your strategy here dictates your success.
The History of Patches: Understanding the legacy of patch solutions.
Solution Segmentation: Is the extra effort actually worth it?
Solution Layering: Untangling the complexities of top-down behavior.
Managed Properties: Protecting your customizations against accidental unmanaged changes.
Deployment Optimization: Practical tips and tricks to speed up your release times.
The Great Transition: A clear pathway to moving from unmanaged to managed solutions in non-dev environments.
ALM Tooling 101: An introduction to the core tools that automate and support the framework.
You will walk away armed with the practical knowledge needed to rescue your environments from chaos and establish a healthy, repeatable ALM strategy.
Transforming Learning and Knowledge Hubs with Microsoft Copilot: From Classrooms to Enterprises
Discover how Microsoft Copilot is reshaping the future of learning across enterprises and educational institutions alike. In this session, we’ll explore how Copilot across M365 Chat, Agents, Notebooks, and more can power modern learning experiences, streamline onboarding, and enhance knowledge sharing. See how enterprises can build internal learning hubs that empower employees to upskill rapidly, while educational institutions can deliver interactive, AI-driven learning experiences.
You’ll also get a sneak peek at the latest innovations from Microsoft Education designed to make teaching more effective and learning more engaging available for both business and academic environments.
10 Things Every Beginner Should Know About Power Automate
Have you ever built a Power Automate flow and later thought, “I wish I knew that when I started”? In this fast-paced, insight-packed session, we’ll uncover the Top 10 lessons every maker should know—drawn from real-world experience and hard-earned wisdom. Discover powerful time-saving techniques, hidden features, and proven strategies to avoid common mistakes before they happen. Whether you’re a Power Automate beginner or a seasoned pro, you’ll walk away with practical tips to build faster, reduce errors, and scale your automations with confidence. Join us to level up your Power Automate skills—without the trial and error!
AI and Automation - Better together
Over the past few years, many industries have capitalized on benefits that Generative AI provides. Whether it is used to summarize conversations, create new documents from existing content or analyze sales leads for a likelihood of conversion, these actions are saving companies time and money.
However, discussions of Generative AI adoption often occur in isolation of other business processes, thus leaving additional opportunities for modernization on the table.
Intelligent Business Automation is the culmination of digital or robotic process automation coupled with machine learning and AI. In this session, we will be introducing the concept and provide concrete examples of how the combined efforts of automation and AI can further advance an organization towards its innovation goals.
Mastering Comprehensive Security in Power Platform: Uniting Business Units, Roles, Teams, AD Group
Welcome to a crucial session on navigating the comprehensive security framework of the Microsoft Power Platform. This session is designed for professionals aiming to enhance their security strategy by implementing advanced access controls and authorization mechanisms.
Key Areas:
Business Unit Architecture: Explore how to use business units to segment and protect data, granting access based on organizational structure.
Security Role Optimization: Learn to tailor security roles in Power Platform for essential access, balancing security with functionality.
Access Team Versus Owner Team: Understand the differences between Access and Owner Teams for precise permission management at the record level.
Sharing Best Practices: Discover secure sharing mechanisms.
AD Groups Integration: Uncover the benefits of linking Active Directory Groups with Power Platform for efficient user management and improved security governance
Key Insights from Automating Invoice Processing with Power Platform AI
Discover how to leverage the AI capabilities of Power Platform to revolutionize invoice processing in Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (D365 F&O) and Accounts Payable. In this session, we’ll explore both out-of-the-box (OOB) and custom AI models, demonstrating how they can streamline financial operations and optimize invoicing workflows.
Learn about Power Platform’s AI Builder, including its pre-built invoice processing models and the flexibility to tailor them for unique business needs in D365 F&O and Accounts Payable. We’ll share best practices for integrating AI models into existing workflows, enabling automation of repetitive tasks and boosting efficiency in financial management.
Whether you’re just starting with AI or looking to enhance your Accounts Payable and invoicing processes, this session provides actionable insights and practical strategies for maximizing the potential of AI models with the Power Platform.
Automating Invoice Processing from Email Attachments into D365 F&O Using Power Platform AI
Join us for an engaging session on how to harness the AI capabilities of Power Platform to enhance invoice processing in Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (D365 F&O) and Accounts Payable. We’ll dive into out-of-the-box (OOB) and custom AI models, demonstrating how they can transform financial operations and optimize invoicing workflows.
This session will highlight Power Platform’s AI Builder, showcasing its pre-built invoice processing models and the flexibility to customize them for unique business needs within D365 F&O and Accounts Payable. We’ll cover best practices for integrating AI models into your existing processes, enabling automation of repetitive tasks and driving efficiency in your financial management.
Whether you're new to AI or an experienced user seeking to improve your Accounts Payable and invoicing processes, this session offers valuable insights and practical strategies for leveraging AI models with the Power Platform.
A Guide to building smarter Copilots
Copilot Studio bots are great at building new bots that can be set up to consume content and provide responses based on it. There are times where you want to extend the capabilities of a Copilot Studio bot or even enhance functionality of other Copilots using Actions, Conversational Plugins, or AI Plugins. In this session, we will review, showcase, and discuss the various options available when working with Copilot Studio and when to use what.
Extending Copilot for M365 using plugins
In today's dynamic business environment, leveraging the full potential of digital tools is essential for maximizing productivity and efficiency. This session explores how Microsoft 365 Copilot, the AI-powered assistant, can be augmented with plugins to unlock even greater capabilities.
Exploring the Benefits and Features of Microsoft Copilot Extensions for Microsoft 365
In this engaging session, we'll explore the exciting extensibility options for Microsoft Copilot within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Delegates will gain an in-depth understanding of how these extensibility features can dramatically enhance coding workflows and productivity.
A comprehensive overview of what extensibility options are available for Microsoft Copilot in the context of Microsoft 365.
Demonstrations showcase real-world applications of these extensions, providing attendees with practical knowledge of their use cases.
Empowering Business Users with Copilot in Power Apps: From Conversations to Intelligent Automation
Discover how Microsoft Copilot is revolutionizing app development and business process automation in Power Apps. In this session, we’ll walk through building apps using natural language, generating Power Fx formulas with AI, and leveraging Copilot controls in Canvas and model-driven apps.
We’ll also explore how to create and publish agents that automate tasks within your existing apps using Microsoft Copilot Studio. Whether you're a maker, developer, or business leader, this session will equip you with practical knowledge to harness the power of AI and Copilot to accelerate digital transformation.
The session will conclude with a live Q&A and open discussion to address your real-world challenges.
Improve Sales Productivity using Sales Accelerator
Join us for an insightful session on leveraging the power of Dynamics 365 CRM Sales Accelerator to improve your sales process. Whether you're a sales leader, a CRM administrator, or a business decision-maker, this event is designed to help you harness the full potential of your CRM system.
Learn how the Sales Accelerator can streamline your sales pipeline, boost productivity, and drive revenue growth. We will also discuss the 2024 Wave 1 features related to Sales Accelerator.
Introducing the Power Platform Copilots
Microsoft recently released numerous Copilots to help users in their everyday tasks. I this session, I'll be diving into the Power Platform Copilots to showcase their capabilities and discuss how best to leverage them. We'll discuss
- Power Automate Copilot
- Power Apps Copilot
- Power Virtual Agents Copilot
- Power BI Copilot
- Power Pages Copilot
- Dataverse Copilot
Transforming Business with Microsoft Power Platform: Empower Your Digital Journey
Join us for an engaging and informative session on Microsoft Power Platform, a game-changing suite of tools that empowers organizations to build custom applications, automate workflows, analyze data, and create intelligent chatbots. Whether you're an IT professional, a business leader, or a technology enthusiast, this session will provide valuable insights into the world of Power Platform.
In this session, we will discuss the core components of Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Virtual Agents and understand how they can be leveraged to drive innovation and efficiency within your organization.
Whether you're considering adopting Power Platform or seeking ways to optimize your current usage, this session will provide the knowledge and inspiration you need to leverage this powerful toolset to its fullest potential. Join us to embark on a digital transformation and innovation journey with Microsoft Power Platform.
Power Platform ALM: Exploring Effective Implementation Methods
Join us for an insightful session on implementing Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) for Power Platform solutions. This session will explore four powerful methods to help organizations establish an efficient ALM framework. Whether you are a developer, IT professional, or Power Platform enthusiast, this session will provide valuable insights and practical guidance for managing the lifecycle of your Power Platform solutions.
We look forward to your participation in this informative event that will empower you with the knowledge and tools to implement ALM for Power Platform solutions effectively.
Advanced Document Processing in Power Platform using AI Builder
We'll delve into the fascinating world of document automation and explore how AI Builder, a powerful tool within Microsoft Power Platform, can revolutionize how we handle document-based tasks.
We will discuss real-world use cases and success stories where advanced document processing with AI Builder has significantly impacted. We will discuss how this real-world use case Improved accuracy in data extraction, Reduced manual efforts and processing time.
Unleashing Power with Low-Code Plugins in the Power Platform
Join us for an immersive journey into the world of Power Platform Low Code Plugins, where innovation meets efficiency. In this enlightening session, we'll unravel the potential of reusable, real-time workflows that execute tailored commands within Dataverse, operating seamlessly on the server side and ignited by personalized event handlers.
Transforming Business Operations with Power Platform AI Models
This session is designed for newcomers eager to delve into the realm of AI models and their transformative influence on business processes. The objective is to demystify AI principles and illustrate how individuals without extensive development experience can effectively harness these potent tools.
In today's swiftly changing digital environment, organizations encounter growing pressure to innovate, streamline operations, and base their decisions on data. Microsoft Power Platform provides a robust toolkit that enables users to achieve these objectives through low-code or no-code solutions. This platform's core is AI models, which bring unparalleled automation, intelligence, and efficiency to various business processes.
Throughout this introductory session, we will embark on an intriguing journey to grasp the core concepts of AI models, their various types, and some practical applications within Power Platform.
Streamlining Power Platform ALM: Exploring Effective Implementation Methods
Join us for an insightful session on implementing Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) for Power Platform solutions. This session will explore four powerful methods to help organizations establish an efficient ALM framework. Whether you are a developer, IT professional, or Power Platform enthusiast, this session will provide valuable insights and practical guidance for managing the lifecycle of your Power Platform solutions.
We look forward to your participation in this informative event that will empower you with the knowledge and tools to implement ALM for Power Platform solutions effectively.
Power Platform AI Models: Revolutionizing Business Processes (Level - Beginner)
This session is tailored for beginners who are eager to explore the world of AI models and their transformative impact on business workflows. The goal is to demystify AI concepts and demonstrate how non-developers and beginners can easily leverage these powerful tools.
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations face increasing pressure to innovate, streamline operations, and make data-driven decisions. Microsoft Power Platform offers a robust tool suite that empowers users to achieve these goals through low-code or no-code solutions. AI models are at the heart of this platform, bringing unparalleled automation, intelligence, and efficiency to various business processes.
During this beginner-level session, we will embark on an exciting journey to understand the fundamental concepts of AI models, different types, and some use cases within Power Platform.
Power Platform AI Models: Revolutionizing Business Processes
This session is tailored for beginners who are eager to explore the world of AI models and their transformative impact on business workflows. The goal is to demystify AI concepts and demonstrate how non-developers and beginners can easily leverage these powerful tools.
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations face increasing pressure to innovate, streamline operations, and make data-driven decisions. Microsoft Power Platform offers a robust tool suite that empowers users to achieve these goals through low-code or no-code solutions. AI models are at the heart of this platform, bringing unparalleled automation, intelligence, and efficiency to various business processes.
During this beginner-level session, we will embark on an exciting journey to understand the fundamental concepts of AI models, different types, and some use cases within Power Platform.
Streamlining Power Platform ALM: Exploring Effective Implementation Methods
Join us for an insightful session on implementing Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) for Power Platform solutions. This session will dive into four powerful methods to help organizations establish an efficient ALM framework. Whether you are a developer, IT professional, or Power Platform enthusiast, this session will provide valuable insights and practical guidance for managing the lifecycle of your Power Platform solutions.
We look forward to your participation in this informative event that will empower you with the knowledge and tools to implement ALM for Power Platform solutions effectively.
Introduction to Customizing your Power Platform Center of Excellence Starter Kit
The Power Platform Center of Excellence Starter Kit developed by Microsoft's Power CAT team is a great way to help with governing the Power Platform for an organization. However, at times, the governing team is seeking additional information or the ability to perform actions beyond what the CoE Starter Kit offers.
Join us in this session, where we take you on a journey into the inner workings of the Power Platform CoE Starter Kit and provide you with information on how to customize it for your specific needs. This session will cover the following:
* Overview of the CoE Starter Kit components
* Review the various components and how they relate to each other
* How to extend the various components.
Document Approval Process Using MS Teams and Power Automate
This session will discuss the document approval process using Power Automate. Using MS Teams, users Upload, View, and Approve the documents. Power Automate helps to send notifications, and SharePoint is used to store the documents.
USE AI IN POWER PLATFORM: REAL-TIME USE CASE
Many of you heard of AI, which is Artificial Intelligence, but you are not sure how to use it with Power Platform. AI Builder is a Microsoft Power Platform capability designed to optimize and improve any business process. In this session, we will build a real-time use case implemented for a client, which increased productivity and error-free process. This session definitely will help you to implement AI capabilities within Power App.
We will discuss building your own AI model and utilizing pre-built models.
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https://connect.summitna.com/8_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?scheduleid=1741 - The ProCodeMindset: Scaling Low Code and AI Development Without Fear
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CollabDays Bremen 2026
Session 1: Mastering Power Platform Governance: Strategies for Security, Compliance, and Control
Session 2: Automating Invoice Processing with Agent and AI Model: From Manual to AI-Powered Efficiency
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Stalin Ponnusamy
Microsoft MVP, Senior Technical Architect, International Conference Speaker
Minneota, Minnesota, United States
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