All Things M365 Conference
Join NCDIT for the All Things M365 Virtual Conference
NCDIT's All Things M365 Virtual Conference empowers users to elevate their efficiency and achieve more through the Microsoft 365 suite of products.
Register for the All Things M365 ConferenceWith a focus on leveraging the full potential of Microsoft 365, the N.C. Department of Information Technology's All Things M365 Virtual Conference will offer expert tips, training and insights into how these tools can equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to achieve greater productivity.
Join us May 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for this opportunity to revolutionize your approach to work and unlock new levels of success with M365.
All Things M365 Conference Agenda
Mick DiGrazia
Senior Director of Enterprise Operations
N.C. Department of Information Technology
Mick DiGrazia is the senior director of Enterprise Operations at the N.C. Department of Information Technology, where he leads the delivery of application and infrastructure services to the people of North Carolina as well as 375 state agencies, local government and educational institutions in the state.
With more than 25 years of experience in IT leadership in state government, higher education and healthcare, DiGrazia has served in various capacities, delivering services in infrastructure, applications, cloud services, identity management, information security and risk and compliance.
As a change leader, DiGrazia has led organizational transformation through automation and cloud technologies leveraging collaboration and community, to modernize and streamline institutional practices.
Advancements in technology, processes and mindset propel us toward greater efficiency, effectiveness and success. This conversation delves into the ways in which innovation inspires creativity, fosters collaboration and empowers individuals and organizations to achieve more – pushing our boundaries of what is achievable.
Through our dynamic interplay of ingenuity and adaptation, innovation becomes the catalyst that fuels our relentless pursuit of productivity, ultimately shaping a future where possibilities are limitless, and achievements are boundless.
Keith Briggs
Director of Enterprise Architecture and Innovation
N.C. Department of Information Technology
As a seasoned professional in the realm of technology and innovation, Keith Briggs brings a wealth of experience in driving change and adoption of new solutions. With a background in IT and leadership, Briggs has honed his skills over years of experience in various industries, from finance to healthcare and now to state government.
Driven by a passion for pushing the boundaries of what is possible, Briggs has a track record of spearheading innovative initiatives that drive efficiency, enhance productivity and deliver results.
With a commitment to lifelong learning and a relentless pursuit of continuous improvement, Briggs continues to break new ground, inspiring others to embrace innovation and harness its transformative power to shape a brighter future.
In this presentation, NCDIT’s Anthony Lam and Janet Reilly shed light on the critical importance of email hygiene in safeguarding against cyberthreats and preserving data integrity. From exploring the various risks associated with poor email practices to providing actionable best practices for users, they equip individuals with the knowledge and tools necessary to maintain a secure digital environment and protect against malicious attacks.
Anthony Lam
Senior Technical Specialist
N.C. Department of Information Technology
Having served as a Microsoft 365 escalations engineer for five years, Anthony Lam brings a wealth of experience in troubleshooting and resolving complex email-related issues. His background also includes facilitating Microsoft trainings and seminars within the enterprise learning and development department, where he has honed his skills in educating users on best practices for email hygiene and cybersecurity awareness.
Janet Reilly
Applications Systems Analyst II
N.C. Department of Information Technology
With more than 20 years’ experience in the IT industry – 17 of which have been with the state of North Carolina – Janet Reilly started specializing in email security and hygiene after witnessing the damage caused by cyberthreats. Reilly has worked on recovery efforts going back as far as the “Melissa” and “ILOVEYOU” viruses from the early 2000s to creating and documenting the compromised user remediation process in 2017 for the state of North Carolina.
Learn the basics of Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service, including:
- How to connect SharePoint data to Power BI
- How to create and modify simple visualizations
- How to publish your report to Power BI service
Heather Masters
Cloud Solutions Architect
Microsoft
Heather Masters is a cloud solutions architect for Modern Work at Microsoft, where she helps state and local government customers leverage the power of Microsoft 365 to transform their work environments. She has more than 15 years of experience with Microsoft products, especially SharePoint, OneDrive, Viva and Power BI. She is passionate about user adoption and analytics and sharing best practices and tips with the community.
In this session learn to build on top of your existing Excel knowledge by hooking up your spreadsheets to Microsoft Power Automate – a Microsoft 365 tool you may already have access to. Together, we'll learn how to automate tasks using the Excel data you already rely on – including sending emails, creating calendar invites and taking action based on data you're already collecting in your Excel files in OneDrive, Teams and SharePoint Online.
Patrick Doran
Front-End Development & UX Design Manager
N.C. Department of Information Technology – Transportation
Patrick Doran is a manager in NCDIT. In his current role, Doran serves as N.C. Department of Transportation's front-end development lead for public websites and apps and one of the Microsoft 365 Agency Admins. He has worked for the state of North Carolina since 2008 and began using SharePoint and Microsoft 365 in 2011.
This session will provide a brief overview of the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Permitting Transformation Program (PTP), including its mission, how Dynamics fits into PTP and PTP's current app release schedule.
There will be a brief technical overview of the PTP Dynamics Environment Stack and Azure Foundational components supporting PTP as well as a presentation on the AccessDEQ portal and the Dynamics PTP Model Driven Power Apps to showcase the PTP Dynamics Common Data Model, which utilizes a common language around permitting processes. See a demo of the various system integrations that the PTP solution employs involving document management and data analytics: Laserfiche, SharePoint, Smart Flows and Power BI.
The PTP Data Team and DEQ Enterprise Data Warehouse are “data movers.” As a team that supports the PTP initiative to move DEQ divisional programs onto the Dynamics 365 Solutions, the DEQ Enterprise Data Warehouse provides historical data to assist in starting DEQ divisional programs on the Dynamics system. It also Identifies manual processes in the organization that may be less modern and replaces them with modern solutions, so they are more effective for the organization, and deliver advanced analytical solutions that are refreshed from many of those same data sources in an integrated way. This enables DEQ users to use their valuable time analyzing and acting on information versus spending time pursuing it.
Jim Young
Program Manager for the Permitting Transformation Program
N.C. Department of Environmental Quality
Prior to his work at DEQ, Jim worked as an environmental consultant in the private sector.
Marc Stanard
Applications Systems Manager
N.C. Department of Environmental Quality
Marc Stannard provides technical oversight and leadership to a diversely skilled team of specialists, administrators and analysts that provides overall support for the solutions being used by all divisions within DEQ.
Katie Tobin
Power Platform Architect
Planet Technologies
Katie Tobin enjoys using the Power Platform to enable enterprise transformation and modernization, which utilizes low-code/no code application development tools.
George LeCompte
DEQ Enterprise Data Warehouse Data Architect
N.C. Department of Environmental Quality
George LeCompte delivers analytical solutions for DEQ Divisions and Programs as they go live on the PTP Dynamics 365 System. LeCompte has a diverse background working for government and Fortune 250 organizations, such as CMS, the U.S. Air Force, Navy, Boeing Government Services, General Electric, Centene Healthcare, UBS Financial and Unilever.
Greg Rojas
Senior Cloud Solutions Architect
Microsoft
Greg Rojas has been in the IT industry for more than 25 years with specializations in SharePoint and all things Microsoft 365. Rojas is an Air Force veteran who has traveled all around the world and polished his skills throughout his worldwide journey. He is very committed to his faith and family, and he gets joy by traveling and educating customers.
Explore Teams and channels in Microsoft Teams to learn how they can help you work more efficiently and effectively in virtual workspaces or with an entire group.
This session will cover the following topics:
- The structure and value of Teams and channels in Microsoft Teams
- How to create, manage and join Teams and channels
- How to collaborate in conversations, files and tabs within Teams and channels
- How to use the calendar to schedule and join meetings in Teams and channels
The session will also include a live demonstration, a question-and-answer session and resources for continued learning.
Josh Meredith
Cloud Solution Architect
Microsoft
Josh Meredith is a cloud solution architect at Microsoft, where he has been instrumental in building and deploying modern work solutions using the comprehensive suite of Microsoft 365 technologies. With a focus on cybersecurity, compliance, data protection and Microsoft Teams, Meredith has significantly enhanced the security posture of numerous government clients.
His expertise in cloud strategy and operationalization has empowered customers to embrace cloud adoption securely. Beyond his technical prowess, Meredith’s commitment to impacting business through innovative technology solutions – with security as a paramount consideration – has distinguished him in his field. His tenure at Microsoft also includes a notable stint as a premier field engineer, where he delivered cloud security assessments and knowledge transfers, further solidifying his reputation as a trusted advisor in the Microsoft 365 domain.