PowerHour with Katie Lux & Matthew Castneda

Join us for an exciting and insightful Power Hour Webinar Series with Katie Lux, a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) deeply immersed in the Microsoft Power Platform. In this monthly series spanning 8 meetings.

This is a Q&A session for things you come across or what to know about the Microsoft Power Platform, particularly Power Apps, SharePoint, Power Automate, Dataverse, Model Driven Apps, and Power BI.

Any extra time after your questions will be used to demo a technique, code or method in one of these fields and keep an eye out for special guests that will bring a whole lot more to the table.

This month we are excited to be joined by Special Guest, Matthew Castaneda. Matthew has expertise Adaptive Cards and Data Integration.

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Katie Lux's journey with the Power Platform began with a mission to revolutionize project status reports. Her enthusiasm for automating mundane tasks led her to explore the interconnected world of Power BI, Forms, Automate, and Power Apps. From a project coordinator to the Innovation Team, Katie's expertise has grown, and she now focuses on building dynamic solutions. As a certified Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant and PMP, Katie blends her project management acumen with advanced technical skills. With over 12 years in the biotech industry, she navigates complex projects and cross-functional team coordination effortlessly. Katie is passionate about sharing her knowledge and helping others discover innovative ways to tackle challenges.

Katie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-lux-pmp/

Matthew Castaneda has seven years of experience in the Microsoft Power Platform, specializing in developing and deploying solutions using Power Apps (Canvas Apps), Power Automate Flows, and Power BI. His expertise spans multiple industries, including legal services, contract management, environmental health & safety, and risk compliance. He has successfully delivered applications that streamline business processes, enhance automation, and drive data-driven decision-making.
Beyond the Power Platform, Matthew also serves as a Snowflake DBA, focusing on data warehousing and integration development. He leverages SnapLogic to build robust pipelines that seamlessly stream data from ERP systems using REST API calls, complex logic, and parameterized configurations. His work ensures that data is highly available, actionable, and valuable, supporting advanced reporting and analytics initiatives.
Matthew's passion lies in optimizing business processes through automation, ensuring seamless data integration, and maximizing the value of enterprise data.