Crossing Industries: How a Technical Lead Found Success in Power Platform
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Curious how solving someone’s Power Platform problem led to a career at EY? Prashant Chaudhary shares how community help opened doors and why he believes “network is a key in your career.” Prashant story might inspire your next career move.
🔴 For full Show Notes: https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/671
What You Will Learn:
Prashant Chaudhary shares his journey from automation engineering to Microsoft MVP, highlighting how a passion for programming and community support shaped his successful career in Power Platform.
TAKEAWAYS
✅ Working at EY as a technical lead with expertise in Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse
✅ First awarded Microsoft MVP status in 2024
✅ Started in automation engineering before transitioning to IT through a programming aptitude test
✅ Specializes in Power Automate after about 5-6 years working with Power Platform
✅ Successfully implemented desktop automation projects for financial data processing
✅ Career influenced by a startup owner who taught him to think beyond a single domain
✅ Joined EY through networking connections made by helping others in the community
✅ Planning to expand community involvement through speaking engagements in 2025
✅ Values networking as a critical component of career growth
🔴 Find Prashant Online:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prashantchaudhary98/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy67EHHHYr0QpMSb4tI_eng
Personal Blog/website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/classypowerapps/about/
🔴Resources:
👉 Microsoft MVP YouTube Series – How to Become a Microsoft MVP – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkqdRJDPVE4PtTlm6quDhiu7
👉 90-Day Mentoring Challenge – https://ako.nz365guy.com/
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✅ Recommended Playlist: MVP Show. Hear the latest from Microsoft Business Applications MVPs – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkoKTBGm46RlGnCwVLLPKvsT
✅ Want to become a Microsoft MVP? You need to watch these: How to Become a Microsoft MVP https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkqdRJDPVE4PtTlm6quDhiu7
✅ Let’s Connect:
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I’m Mark Smith – nz365guy – Helping people reach their full potential
I have been a Microsoft Business Applications MVP for over 13 years. I am passionate about helping people reach their full potential, through training, coaching and mentorship.
This year we’re adding a new show to our line up – The AI Advantage. We’ll discuss the skills you need to thrive in an AI-enabled world.
Accelerate your Microsoft career with the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge – https://www.90daymc.com/
We’ve helped 1,300+ people across 70+ countries establish successful careers in the Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 ecosystem.
Benefit from expert guidance, a supportive community, and a clear career roadmap. A lot can change in 90 days, get started today!
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Thanks for listening 🚀 – Mark Smith
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM
Curious how solving someone’s Power Platform problem led to a career at EY? Prashant Chaudhary shares how community help opened doors and why he believes “network is a key in your career.” Prashant story might inspire your next career move.
🔴 For full Show Notes: https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/671
What You Will Learn:
Prashant Chaudhary shares his journey from automation engineering to Microsoft MVP, highlighting how a passion for programming and community support shaped his successful career in Power Platform.
TAKEAWAYS
✅ Working at EY as a technical lead with expertise in Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse
✅ First awarded Microsoft MVP status in 2024
✅ Started in automation engineering before transitioning to IT through a programming aptitude test
✅ Specializes in Power Automate after about 5-6 years working with Power Platform
✅ Successfully implemented desktop automation projects for financial data processing
✅ Career influenced by a startup owner who taught him to think beyond a single domain
✅ Joined EY through networking connections made by helping others in the community
✅ Planning to expand community involvement through speaking engagements in 2025
✅ Values networking as a critical component of career growth
🔴 Find Prashant Online:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prashantchaudhary98/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy67EHHHYr0QpMSb4tI_eng
Personal Blog/website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/classypowerapps/about/
🔴Resources:
👉 Microsoft MVP YouTube Series – How to Become a Microsoft MVP – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkqdRJDPVE4PtTlm6quDhiu7
👉 90-Day Mentoring Challenge – https://ako.nz365guy.com/
🔴 Subscribe for all the latest Microsoft MVP News: https://www.youtube.com/nz365guy?sub_confirmation=1
🔴 Share this video with a Youtuber friend: https://youtu.be/QuLxZJVC4UU
✅ Recommended Playlist: MVP Show. Hear the latest from Microsoft Business Applications MVPs – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkoKTBGm46RlGnCwVLLPKvsT
✅ Want to become a Microsoft MVP? You need to watch these: How to Become a Microsoft MVP https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkqdRJDPVE4PtTlm6quDhiu7
✅ Let’s Connect:
Collaborate with me here – https://cloverbase.com
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/nz365guy
Website – https://podcast.nz365guy.com/
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/nz365guy
X – https://twitter.com/nz365guy
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/nz365guy
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/nz365guy
Pinterest – https://www.pinterest.nz/nz365guy
I’m Mark Smith – nz365guy – Helping people reach their full potential
I have been a Microsoft Business Applications MVP for over 13 years. I am passionate about helping people reach their full potential, through training, coaching and mentorship.
This year we’re adding a new show to our line up – The AI Advantage. We’ll discuss the skills you need to thrive in an AI-enabled world.
Accelerate your Microsoft career with the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge – https://www.90daymc.com/
We’ve helped 1,300+ people across 70+ countries establish successful careers in the Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 ecosystem.
Benefit from expert guidance, a supportive community, and a clear career roadmap. A lot can change in 90 days, get started today!
Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nz365guy)
If you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin (http://www.linkedin.com/in/nz365guy).
Thanks for listening 🚀 – Mark Smith
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