Microsoft Spotlight Podcast

In this special episode of the Microsoft Spotlight Sophie is joined by  two guest as they discuss International Womens Day and what it means to  them.

In episode 53 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, we were joined by Storm Rae who is the Head of Learning and Development at The National Museum of Computing. She is responsible for our interactive learning experiences and educational visits. Storm holds her PGCE in  Secondary Maths with 8 years of teaching experience both internationally and across multiple curricula. Her mission is access t...

In episode 52 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, we were joined by Ana Inés Urrutia de Souza who is Microsoft MVP and D365 Human Resources Practice Lead. Ana shares with us her life experiences within the community and why she got involved. Ana's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anainesurrutia/ Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/ Spotlight User Group: https://ww...

In episode 51 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, we are back for 2023  with another new episode this time with Malin Martnes who is Microsoft  MVP and MCT from Norway. Malin shares with us her life experiences  within the community and also the challenges of how migraines affected her work day.   Malin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinmartnes/ Microsoft Women In Te...

In episode 50 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts discuss the  past 49 episodes and welcome several Women In Tech Allies to the episode  who recorded their messages answering our very simple question.  Why is it important in your perspective to support Women In Tech?  Thank you to;  Peter Rising, Kevin McDonnell, Billy Hopkins, Scott Riley, Carl  Sargunar, M...

In episode 49 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined by Edyta Gorzon who is the Product Manager at Staffbase. Edyta shares her story on how to become a Microsoft MVP through her community activities.    Edyta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/egorzon/  Edyta's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EdytaGorzon Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/90...

In episode 48 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined by Alev Nur TAMER Tamer who is Microsoft Teams Technical Specialist at Microsoft .  Alev shared her story with us about how she moved from her native  country in Turkey to the United Kingdom during COVID and found her happy  place in the Midlands. Apologies for the long discussion about Harry Potter lol https://l...

In episode 47 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined  by Stephanie Wynter who is Digital Skills Trainer & Specialist Teams  Producer at UK Healthcare Specialist. Stephanie recently featured on  the Women In Teams Community call sharing her experiences with Microsoft  Teams and how its empowered her organization, so we sit down and  discuss her career...

In episode 46 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts were live at the South Coast Summit with Carlene Jackson who is CEO at Cloud9  Insight. Carlene shares with us her life experiences and neurodiversity challenges in becoming a founder of her own organization.   Carlene's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlene/  Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups...

In episode 45 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined by Angeliki Patsiavou who is a Senior Consultant at Avanade. After Andrew finishes getting Angeliki's name wrong *facepalm* she tells us about her journey into the world of IT and her experience as a novice speaker, to speaking at events internationally within 6 months.   Angeliki's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/an...

In this special episode of the Microsoft Spotlight Podcast Andrew and  Jon are joined by Mike Hartley and Janet Robb where they discuss mental  health.   This subject is very close to Andrew's heart who has suffered from  Mental Health and wanted to share a discussion with others affected. Mike Hartley's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebhartley/  Mike Hartle...

In episode 43 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined by Maryam Riaz who is Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft. Maryam tells us about her journey into the world of IT and her experience as an  Asian Women In Tech.     Maryam's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryam-riaz/ Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/ Spotlight User G...

In episode 42 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined by Amanda Sterner, Technical Architect for Advania - Knowledge  Factory. Amanda is a fantastic Women In Tech who has recently returned to work after her maternity level. We discussed the importance of supportive home life and all the wonderful things Amanda does in the community.     Amanda's LinkedIn: https...

In episode 41 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined by Femke Cornelissen who is Teamlead Adoption and Modern Work at Tredion ICT & Telecom. Femke hosts the "Microsoft Community Talks" held on Twitter with Pete Rising and co-founder of the Dutch Women In Tech community.   Femke's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/femkecornelissen1 Femke's Twitter: https://twitte...

In episode 40 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined  by Emily Mancini who is Principal Architect at Sympraxis Consulting.  Emily is a very active member of the Microsoft community and has been  awarded Microsoft MVP status for her hard work.   Emily's LinkedIn: https://twitter.com/EEMancini Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/ Spo...

In episode 39 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined by Stacey Forman who is Group Portfolio and PMO Lead for Nuivas UK. Stacey is a very active member of the Women In Tech community and is very passionate about Diversity/Inclusion Stacey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyaforman/   Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/    Sp...

In episode 38 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts welcome back by Zoe Wilson who has changed role since Episode 2 and also become an  MVP. In this episode, we discuss the Microsoft Community and events, the  Microsoft Valued Professional (MVP) program, and how Zoe become an MVP.      Zoe's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-wilson-uk/    Zoe...

In episode 37 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined by Kristine Kolodzlejski who is a Principal Technical Consultant at  Computacenter. Kristine shares her story of how moved from our native  Poland to the United Kingdom in the quest of building a career for herself after deciding that the Police force wasn't for her. Kristine's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kr...

In episode 36 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined by Karoliina Kettukari who is a Modern Work Leader at Meltlake.  Karoliina is a Microsoft Valued Professional and shares her story of how transitioned into IT and got involved with the Microsoft Community. Karoliina's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karoliinakettukari Karoliina's Twitter: https://twitter.com/kettukar...

In episode 35 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined by Jess Pomfret who is a Database Platform Architect at Data Masterminds. Jess is a Microsoft Valued Professional and shares her story of how she moved from the UK over to America on a Football (Soccer) scholarship and ended up working in IT.  Jess's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpomfret/  Jess's Twitter: htt...

In episode 34 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined  by Jonah Andersson who is a Senior Software Engineer Consultant at  ForeFront Consulting. Jonah is a Microsoft Valued Professional and shares her story of how she moved from our native country to Sweden.   Jonah's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonahandersson/ Jonah's Twitter: https://twitter.com/cjkodare...

In episode 33 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined by Anna Wykes who is a Senior Consultant at Advancing Analytics. Anna is a Microsoft Valued Professional and shares her story of how she entered the world of IT after studying Photography. Anna's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-maria-wykes-31939454/ Anna's Twitter: https://twitter.com/annawykes Microsoft Women In Tec...

In episode 32 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined by "Maverick" Miri Rodriguez who is a Senior Storyteller Future of Work at Microsoft. Miri has released her own book on storytelling which is currently being used in schools as a source of learning, and if you are interested in purchasing her book it is available in all good book stores. We learned that Miri originally wanted t...

In episode 31 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined by Kat Greenan who is a Microsoft Solutions Specialist for Core Technology Systems and a recently awarded Microsoft MVP. Kat is a member of the Cloud Conversation podcast which discusses tech, career, and all things Microsoft. We learnt how Kat really became an MVP within a 18 month period from a non-tech background and has ser...

In episode 30 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined   by Isidora Katanic who is a Community Manager for Experts Inside and a  Microsoft MVP. Issy is the 2nd half of the Head in the Cloud, Heart in  the Community podcast which she shared with our former guest Holly. She explained to us how she went from being a nanny to Women in Tech and her  love for the...