MMS 2025 at MOA: Full Schedule

Dates and times subject to change as demand requires. Repeat sessions coming soon as well to make choosing sessions easier. SIGN UP NOW so we can properly move sessions into rooms matching the size needed!

5:00pm CDT

Welcome Reception

Sunday May 4, 2025 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT

Lakes CD

The welcome reception is spread across all the rooms. This setup invites you to wander, familiarize yourself with the layout, network, enjoy some appetizers, and find a beverage of your choice to accompany your snacks (yes, this includes beer, but also wine, soda, and non-alcoholic options).

Each room features a unique theme. We encourage you to visit each one to receive a stamp on a passport we'll provide. Once your passport is fully stamped, you can exchange it for a free drink coin.

The layout:

Lakes Foyer – Bar and Heavy Food
Lakes A – Steve Jesok's Band "The Mystery Muffins"
Lakes B – 1E Welcome with Mobile Escape Room
Lakes CD – Head Shots (1pm-7pm all day and free!) + food stations
Harriett – MN Tasting Stations
Minnetonka Foyer – Bar
Minnetonka A – Big Brother Big Sister Prize Wheel & Getting Involved Tips
Minnetonka BC – Jazz Trio & Dessert Lounge + Coffee
Cedar – Oversized Games
Nokomis – MMS Video Montage

Sunday May 4, 2025 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Lakes CD

Happy Hour

5:00pm CDT

Building Your Own Cloud: A Guided Tour of Must-Have Home Lab Services

Monday May 5, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT

Lakes CD

Description:
Expand your technical skills through a practical exploration of today’s most popular self-hosted/home lab services. Get started with homelab hardware and hypervisors, uncover must-have learning resources, and delve into open-source platforms such as media servers, monitoring tools, and cloud file sync solutions. Gain practical tips to replace paid services, boost privacy, and enhance your IT skillset.

What you will learn:

Understand the benefits and basics of homelabbing, including hardware choices and common OS/hypervisor setups.
Discover popular open-source solutions to replace paid services and increase privacy.
Learn to organize and automate your self-hosted environments, including best practices for monitoring and resource optimization.
Walk away with a curated list of resources, communities, and tips for continuous learning and experimentation in your home lab.

Speakers

Frank Lesniak

Sr. Cybersecurity & Enterprise Technology Architect, West Monroe

Frank Lesniak leads the Microsoft 365 consulting team at West Monroe, specializing in accelerated, secure corporate M&A (integrations and divestitures). By combining proven processes and purpose-built tools (using PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible, and others), Frank and his team consistently... Read More →

Hosts

Blake Cherry

Cybersecurity & Enterprise Technology Principal, West Monroe

Blake is a Principal in West Monroe's Cybersecurity & Enterprise Technology practice, operating out of Chicago, IL. Known for accelerating the delivery of best practice infrastructure by leveraging infrastructure as code, his expertise lies in Azure, Terraform, PowerShell, Microsoft... Read More →

Monday May 5, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Lakes CD

Happy Hour, Home Lab

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5:00pm CDT

Is the Grass Greener? Navigating IT Careers

Monday May 5, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT

Minnetonka A

Description:
Compare the pros and cons of being an IT consultant versus an employee. Gain insights on starting as a consultant or advancing in your career through consulting or climbing the corporate ladder. Understand what employers seek, evaluate the value of IT certifications, and learn how to craft an effective resume. Engage in an open discussion on succeeding in today's IT job market.

What you will learn:

Understand what employers, recruiters, and managers prioritize in candidates.
Learn whether IT certifications are worth pursuing for your career goals.
Discover strategies and best practices for finding and landing your next IT role.
Explore tips for crafting an impactful resume tailored to IT positions.

Speakers

Garth Jones

Blogger, Ask Garth

Garth Jones is Senior Architect of Endpoint Insight at Recast Software. Recast Software is a company that develops products to extend the value of Microsoft Endpoint Manager Configuration Manager (Current Branch) and Microsoft Intune. Garth started working with Systems Management... Read More →

Krystina Kyle

Microsoft MVP, Sr. Systems Administrator, WinAdmins

Monday May 5, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Minnetonka A

Happy Hour, Consulting vs. Employment

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5:00pm CDT

OSDCloud Experts AMA and Happy Hour

Monday May 5, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT

Minnetonka BC

Engage with industry leaders during this interactive AMA session. Discuss upcoming features of OSDCloud, share feedback, and explore customization tips for MSPs. Connect with the OSDCloud team and fellow professionals to expand your knowledge and network.

Group Topics

OSDCloud on ARM64 ... what to know
Customization tips and tricks for OSDCloud tailored for MSPs.
Meet and greet with the OSDCloud team during the AMA.
Networking opportunities with fellow IT professionals.

David:

OSDCloud Timeline ... what's next?
Demo of AskOSD ... the AI Powererd WinPE PowerShell Assistant

Michael:

Using OSDCloud v1 in a Task Sequence
Domain Join or get Autopilot Ready

Speakers

Michael Escamilla

Customer Engineer, Patch My PC

I am a Customer Engineer at Patch My PC helping customers secure their environments by ensuring their third-part applications are patched. I have spent my career working heavily within Microsoft Intune and Configuration Manager focusing on OS Deployment and Application Deployment... Read More →

Gary Blok

Engineer, 2Pint

Working on Intune & ConfigMgr along with Azure to develop improvements in endpoint management and reporting.I've worked in several areas over the past year, hardware OEM, finacial, state government, small startups, K-12, higher ed, and consulting.Best known for blogging on GARYTOWN... Read More →

David Segura

Microsoft MVP PowerShell | Software Product Manager, HP

During the day, I'm a Software PM for HP in Houston working on a PowerShell Script Project, and outside of business hours, I find time to work on OS Deployment. I've been a Microsoft MVP in PowerShell for 3 years and have enjoyed being able to build some really cool things that have... Read More →

Monday May 5, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Minnetonka BC

Happy Hour, Networking

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5:00pm CDT

PSADT: The Past, The Possible and The Future!

Monday May 5, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT

Cedar

The PowerShell App Deployment Toolkit (PSADT) is embraced by thousands—if not millions—of users worldwide, ranging from small and medium-sized businesses and managed service providers (MSPs) to large multinational corporations.

Join us for a friendly gathering with your favorite beverage as we explore the following topics:
🤔 Beyond App Deployment: Alternative Uses of the Toolkit
🔥 Pssst PSADT v4.1 release incoming!: We're breaking up with ServiceUI on your behalf! 😱
↗️V3-V4: What's your experience! And why you sould make the leap!
⁉️ Bring your questions for the PSADT team and share your feedback!

This will be a light-hearted, relaxed session after your first full day at MMS! Don't miss the chance to be among the first to learn about exciting new developments and innovations within PSADT!

Speakers

David Brook

Managing Consultant | Microsoft MVP, CloudXP Ltd

David Brook is a multi-faceted tech enthusiast, often likened to a Swiss Army knife in the realm of modern technology. His passion lies at the intersection of Automation, DevOps, End User Computing, and the Graph API. With a discerning eye for the ingredients of successful solutions... Read More →

David James

VP, Engineering, Patch My PC

David James is the VP of engineering at Patch My PC and runs their engineering operations. He was previously the director of engineering at Microsoft for MEMCM. A short bio stolen from another site:Studied Computer Engineering and Music Theory/Composition at University of Utah.Joined... Read More →

Hosts

Dan Cunningham

Strategic Innovation Leader, PSAppDeployTookit, Patch My PC

Monday May 5, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Cedar

Happy Hour, Roadmap

5:00pm CDT

Public Speaking Essentials: Start Your Journey

Monday May 5, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT

Lakes A

Description:
Overcome the fear of public speaking and build your confidence. Learn how to craft an engaging session abstract and create an impactful presentation deck. Gain valuable tips on effective speaking behaviors and common pitfalls to avoid, setting you on the path to becoming a proficient speaker.

What you will learn:

How to write a compelling session abstract.
Techniques for creating an effective presentation deck.
Essential speaking tips and behaviors to adopt.
Common pitfalls in public speaking to avoid.

Speakers

Donnie Taylor

Microsoft MVP, Architect, GM

With over 20 years in IT, Donnie stands out as a seasoned IT Architect and leader. He's helmed multiple Systems Management user groups and has an impressive record of over 400 speaking engagements. Notably, he's been honored as a Microsoft MVP for Cloud and Datacenter Management for... Read More →

Scott Corio

Microsoft MVP, Enterprise Cloud Architect, MMS Staff

Boasting over 20 years in IT, Scott is not only an esteemed Enterprise Cloud Architect for a major healthcare giant, but he's also a distinguished dual-award Microsoft MVP in Cloud & Datacenter Management and Enterprise Mobility. With a diverse portfolio spanning healthcare, non-profit... Read More →

Adam Gross

Microsoft MVP, Co-Host of Intune.Training, A Square Dozen

Adam Gross is a Microsoft Intune and Windows 365 MVP and End User Computing Manager at Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. in The Woodlands, TX where he shares management duties for a ConfigMgr and Intune infrastructure which supports ~9000 clients. He’s also a consultant for System... Read More →

Monday May 5, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Lakes A

Happy Hour, Skills Development

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5:00pm CDT

Self-Hosted Superheroes: Unlocking Your Home Lab's Potential

Monday May 5, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT

Lakes B

Description:
Transform your home lab with innovative self-hosted solutions. Discover practical ideas for hosting, avoid common setup pitfalls, and see a quick demo of effective tools in action. Perfect for those considering an Intel NUC or looking to maximize their current setup.

What you will learn:

Worthwhile self-hosted solutions to enhance functionality.
Methods to securely expose solutions to the web.
Efficient deployment and management using Docker.
Insights into real-world applications and demos.

Speakers

Nathan Ziehnert

Microsoft MVP, Software Engineer, HP

I work on secret stuff. Or maybe not so secret stuff. I'm in research and development. I don't know anymore, so I just call it all secret. I dig Windows systems from consumer to enterprise, I'm in an eternal love affair with PowerShell and C#, and I also like to play in Azure. I have... Read More →

Andrew Johnson

Solutions Architect

Andrew has served in various technical and leadership roles in IT over 15 years, spending most of his time in higher education. He's always looking for new ways to perform tasks more efficiently and share knowledge with others. When he is not working with IT - professionally or in... Read More →

Monday May 5, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Lakes B

Happy Hour, Self-Hosting

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7:00pm CDT

Patch My PC Presents: The Ultimate MMSMOA Kickoff Party at the Fair on 4!

Monday May 5, 2025 7:00pm - 11:30pm CDT

Get ready to kick off MMSMOA 2025 with an unforgettable night of fun, food, and festivities! Join us on Monday, May 5th, at 7 pm for our annual kickoff at the Fair on 4, Mall of America’s go-to spot for axe throwing, go-karts, and non-stop entertainment.

This is your chance to connect with the MMSMOA community, make new friends, and celebrate another epic year of MMSMOA with Patch My PC. You must register to reserve your spot. You are welcome to bring a guest, but please reserve their spot, too, as the venue has a capacity limit. Make sure to also mark yourself as "attending" on Sched!

Check out all the details and reserve your spot here: https://pmpc.link/mms-moa-2025-kickoff-party

We can't wait to see you there!

Sponsors

Patch My PC

Patch My PC is a Colorado-based company with over 100 passionate team members working remotely from locations around the world. We collaborate daily to support over 8,000 customers and manage over 22 million devices.Our focus is on innovation and improving lives by solving real-world problems... Read More →

Monday May 5, 2025 7:00pm - 11:30pm CDT

Happy Hour

5:00pm CDT

Building a Cyber Range for Enhanced Security Skills

Tuesday May 6, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT

Lakes A

Description:
Learn to build a cyber range—a hands-on lab for testing and improving cybersecurity skills. Set up an effective lab environment, craft realistic scenarios, and use scripting to simulate attacks. Identify Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) and implement changes to strengthen defenses. Gain practical insights from real-world customer attacks to enhance your team's ability to prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats.

What you will learn:

Design and build an effective home lab environment.
Source realistic attack scenarios and scripting techniques.
Identify IoCs and understand incident impact.
Apply lab insights to bolster your production security posture.

Speakers

Ben Dumke

Systems and Network Manager, Lawrence University

Ben Dumke spent 23 years supporting technology in a K-12 environment. He finally graduated and is now the Systems and Network Manager for Lawrence University in Appleton, WI. Working in education requires wearing many hats and Ben has supported desktops, servers, SCCM, Exchange, Group... Read More →

Mikael Nystrom

Microsoft MVP, Geek, Truesec

I am veteran of the industry and I can honestly tell you that I am not your regular consultant. I change wrong into right and explain the “why” behind it to make sure that you, my client, understands, trust, and buys-in to the path that we continue on. As a long time Microsoft... Read More →

Tuesday May 6, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Lakes A

Happy Hour, Training

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5:00pm CDT

Future-Proof Your Career: Azure Certifications and Applied Skills Playbook

Tuesday May 6, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT

Minnetonka BC

Description:
Staying ahead in today's dynamic tech landscape is imperative. This roadmap through the Azure Certifications and Applied Skills ecosystem aligns credentials with career goals, navigates learning resources, and provides strategies for exam success. Attendees will leave with actionable insights to confidently pursue Azure Credentials and elevate their cloud careers.

What you will learn:

Understand the transformative value of Azure Certifications and Applied Skills for career growth and gain clarity to start or advance your credentialing journey.
Receive a clear roadmap through the Azure Certifications ecosystem, covering Fundamentals to Role-Based, Specialty, Associate, and Expert levels.
Identify impactful credentials aligned with career goals while learning to navigate resources and strategies for exam success.
Develop a personalized action plan to approach Azure Certifications with confidence and clarity.

Speakers

Harjit Dhaliwal

Senior Product Marketing Manager, Microsoft

Harjit Dhaliwal is a Senior Product Marketing Manager for Cloud Endpoints at Microsoft. Previously, he was a Customer Engineer at Microsoft where he focused on Modern Management solutions in the Microsoft 365 space to advocate and empower every person and company to achieve more... Read More →

Sucheta Gawade

Manager, Client Infrastructure Design, Steward HealthCare

I'm a Microsoft MVP in Azure and Security (Intune), and have over seventeen years of enterprise IT experience in large, global environments. I work as the Manager of an Endpoint Engineering team in a leading healthcare organization in the US, focusing on Modern Management, Enterprise... Read More →

Tuesday May 6, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Minnetonka BC

Happy Hour, Career Development

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5:00pm CDT

Home Assistant: The Presence Experiment

Tuesday May 6, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT

Lakes B

Description:
Compare various presence detection techniques and their applications. Gain insights into new features added since last year, enhancing your Home Assistant experience.

What you will learn:

Different techniques for detecting presence.
New insights on utilizing these techniques effectively.
Latest features and improvements in Home Assistant.
Practical applications for real-world scenarios.

Speakers

Tom Degreef

Senior Consultant, OSCC

Tom has been a Configmgr consultant for several years and has been a Microsoft Support Escalation Engineer for over 2 years. Tom became an independent Configmgr Consultant again and delivers consultancy for just about anything that is EMS or Systems Management related. The focus has... Read More →

Matt Zaske

Developer/Fleet Admin, University of Minnesota

Matt is an IT professional with over 25 years of experience who brings a unique blend of technical expertise and creative flair to the table. His background bridges several IT disciplines including endpoint management, server administration (Linux and Windows), and applications architecture... Read More →

Tuesday May 6, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Lakes B

Happy Hour, Presence Detection

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5:00pm CDT

Intune Training Live

Tuesday May 6, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT

Lakes CD

Description:
Witness live discussions with Steve and Adam as they tackle your toughest Intune questions. Gain insights into best practices and discover practical tips and tricks to enhance your Intune experience.

What you will learn:

Learn how to implement advanced features in Intune.
Discover essential tips and tricks for effective Intune usage.
Get valuable insights from seasoned Intune experts.
Engage in QandA to resolve your Intune challenges.

Speakers

Steven Hosking

Windows Commercial CAT, Microsoft

With 20 years of experience in end use compute management, across internal, consultant, and now Vendor, Steven can provide a unique point of view. He is also one of the founding members of the highly popular Intune.training series.

Adam Gross

Microsoft MVP, Co-Host of Intune.Training, A Square Dozen

Tuesday May 6, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Lakes CD

Happy Hour, Training

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5:00pm CDT

Mastering The Red Dragon Inn

Tuesday May 6, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT

Cedar

Description:
Master the art of staying sober, outwitting friends, and safeguarding your gold in The Red Dragon Inn. Learn strategies to navigate this beloved card game, where fantasy characters come to life in a battle of wits and cunning. Expect laughter, strategy, and the thrill of competition.

What you will learn:

Experience the joy and competitive spirit of The Red Dragon Inn.
Gain insight into your friends' strategic minds and moral flexibility.
Understand the importance of Pooky's favor in your quest for tavern supremacy.
Learn effective strategies to win while keeping your gold safe.

Speakers

Jordan Benzing

Microsoft MVP, Manager, Security Engineering, Patch My PC

Jordan has been working in the Industry since 2009. Since starting he’s worked with Active Directory, Group Policy, ConfigMgr, SCOM and PowerShell. Jordan has also had the opportunity to work in the healthcare industry as a ConfigMgr Infrastructure Team lead supporting over 150,000... Read More →

Hosts

Damien Solodow

IT Senior Systems Engineer, Gaylor Electric, Inc.

Tuesday May 6, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Cedar

Happy Hour, Strategies

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5:00pm CDT

Tales from the Trenches: A Community Complaint Department

Tuesday May 6, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT

Minnetonka A

Description:
Share your horror stories from the field, whether it's encountering a disaster recovery nightmare or discovering a networked XP machine on a factory floor. Engage with an audience that encourages storytelling, networking, and exploring the possibility of public speaking at technical conferences.

What you will learn:

Build comfort being on-stage and telling stories
Create a network of peers to share experiences with during the conference
Evaluate if speaking at a technical conference aligns with your goals
Gain insights from real-world IT challenges shared by peers

Speakers

Krystina Kyle

Microsoft MVP, Sr. Systems Administrator, WinAdmins

Chris Cavazos

Principal Consultant/Practice Technical Lead, Quisitive

Principal Consultant at Quisitive, with over 20 years experience in IT. Areas of expertise include systems management (Config. Man., Intune), Windows and Windows migration, Azure Virtual Desktop, Microsoft Defender Suite, Windows 365 and on-prem/cloud infrastructure.

Tuesday May 6, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Minnetonka A

Happy Hour, Networking

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5:30pm CDT

Recast Happy Hour

Tuesday May 6, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT

FireLake

Cheers to MMS!

Unwind after a long day at MMS MOA with Recast Software. Join us for a fun happy hour at FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar inside the Radisson Blu. Open to all, but please RSVP here.

Sponsors

Recast Software

Recast Software offers enhanced control of enterprise endpoints and scalable IT automation. Our software is trusted by tens of thousands of organizations worldwide, elevating the digital employee experience impacting over 60 million devices.Our mission is to simplify the work of IT teams and enable... Read More →

Tuesday May 6, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
FireLake

Happy Hour

6:30pm CDT

Recast Happy Hour

Tuesday May 6, 2025 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT

FireLake

Sponsors

Recast Software

Tuesday May 6, 2025 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
FireLake

Happy Hour

5:00pm CDT

Building Your Brand: Strategies for Internal and External Success

Wednesday May 7, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT

Lakes A

Description:
Building a strong personal brand is essential for career growth and market relevance. Effective strategies for enhancing your brand within your organization and in the broader market will be discussed. Learn the do's and don'ts of personal branding, including leveraging social media, taking on stretch assignments, and gaining visibility with leadership.

What you will learn:

Effective Use of Social Media: Learn how to leverage social media platforms to enhance your personal brand without falling into common pitfalls.
Internal Growth Opportunities: Discover the importance of taking on stretch assignments and how to gain visibility with leadership to advance your career.
Maintaining Relevance: Understand the strategies to stay relevant in your role and continuously add value to your organization.
Personal Branding Do's and Don'ts: Gain insights on common mistakes to avoid while building your brand.

Speakers

Scott Corio

Microsoft MVP, Enterprise Cloud Architect, MMS Staff

Chad Lich

Director Azure Infrastructure Specialist, Microsoft

Chad has over 30 years of industry experience across all verticals and technologies, don't even try to put baby in a corner! Strongest corners are Manufacturing, Retail, and Consumer Packaged Goods. With years of experience as a technologist and a BS in Information Management, an... Read More →

Wednesday May 7, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Lakes A

Happy Hour, Branding

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5:00pm CDT

Home Automation Tips and Tricks Showcase

Wednesday May 7, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT

Lakes B

Description:
Ventured into home automation? Share your creations and discover innovative tips and hacks from fellow enthusiasts. Learn from quirky and practical automations to inspire your next project and enhance your own home setups.

What you will learn:

Discover innovative automations created by peers.
Share your own tips and tricks with the group.
Get inspired to try new automation tools.
Gather ideas to enhance your home automation projects.

Speakers

Tom Degreef

Senior Consultant, OSCC

Matt Zaske

Developer/Fleet Admin, University of Minnesota

Wednesday May 7, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Lakes B

Happy Hour, Home Tech

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5:00pm CDT

Office Hours LIVE: Community Updates and Q and A

Wednesday May 7, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT

Lakes CD

Description:
Get the latest industry updates and engage in Q and A and roundtable discussions on Windows deployment, MDT, ConfigMgr, and Intune. Submit your questions for our special guests to address, providing a unique opportunity to learn and connect with the community.

What you will learn:

Latest industry updates on Windows deployment and management.
Opportunity to submit questions and receive expert answers.
Insights from special guests at the conference.
Networking opportunities with peers and industry leaders.

Speakers

Johan Arwidmark

Microsoft MVP, Technical Fellow, 2Pint Software / Mirolus

Johan Arwidmark is a Technical Fellow at the ViaMonstra Online Academy. He is a consultant, author and all-around geek specializing in Systems Management and Enterprise Windows Deployment Solutions. In addition to his consulting role, Johan present trainings and speaks at several... Read More →

Andrew Johnson

Solutions Architect

Wednesday May 7, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Lakes CD

Happy Hour, Interactive

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5:00pm CDT

PowerShell Meets Wall Street: Automating Stock Trading

Wednesday May 7, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT

Minnetonka A

Description:
Automate stock trading with PowerShell. Demystify algorithmic trading and learn how PowerShell can automate trading tasks, connect with APIs, and handle data. Set up a development environment, fetch real-time stock data, and implement a simple strategy like a moving average crossover in a live demo. Ideal for intermediate PowerShell users seeking new challenges.

What you will learn:

Unlock the surprising power of PowerShell to automate stock trading tasks, fetching real-time market data using APIs and executing trades programmatically.
Implement a simple trading strategy like a moving average crossover to understand algorithmic trading and automate decision-making in PowerShell.
Gain practical insights into setting up a development environment for trading automation with PowerShell, including best practices for error handling and logging.
Experience a live demo running a trading script in real-time, gaining valuable lessons regardless of achieving (virtual) gains or encountering (hypothetical) losses.

Speakers

Frank Lesniak

Sr. Cybersecurity & Enterprise Technology Architect, West Monroe

Hosts

Blake Cherry

Cybersecurity & Enterprise Technology Principal, West Monroe

Wednesday May 7, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Minnetonka A

Happy Hour, Financial Tech

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5:00pm CDT

Stump the Expert: A Challenge of Knowledge

Wednesday May 7, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT

Minnetonka BC

Description:
Contestants take the stage to demonstrate their expertise on randomly selected topics. As the wheel spins, participants describe topics they may not know, while judges buzz if the explanation falters. The last contestant standing wins. A fun and engaging way to test knowledge and quick thinking.

What you will learn:

A fun way to test your expertise
Quickly learn new topics in an engaging format
Discover if you have what it takes to be a consultant
Network with peers in a competitive environment

Speakers

Steven Hosking

Windows Commercial CAT, Microsoft

Adam Gross

Microsoft MVP, Co-Host of Intune.Training, A Square Dozen

Wednesday May 7, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Minnetonka BC

Happy Hour, Interactive

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5:00pm CDT

Think Like a Consultant: Elevate Your IT Career

Wednesday May 7, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT

Cedar

Description:
Adopt a consultant's mindset to excel in your IT career. Gain insights on becoming a trusted advisor within your organization. Enhance skills, engage with the IT community, and communicate effectively to drive impactful change. Learn strategies to position yourself as a valuable consultant and advance your career.

What you will learn:

Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the latest technologies and trends.
Community Engagement: Build a strong professional network.
Effective Communication: Articulate ideas clearly and confidently.
Consultative Approach: Provide strategic recommendations and drive success.

Speakers

Sean Bulger

Cloud Endpoint Technical Specialist, Microsoft

Sean is a Cloud Endpoint Technical Specialist at Microsoft. Prior to joining Microsoft, he was a consulting engineer at a large partner and an Enterprise Mobility MVP. Sean credits the community for empowering him to grow personally and professionally and seeks to encourage others... Read More →

Chris Cavazos

Principal Consultant/Practice Technical Lead, Quisitive

Wednesday May 7, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Cedar

Happy Hour, Consulting Skills

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5:00pm CDT

MMS Recap & Raffle

Thursday May 8, 2025 5:00pm - 5:30pm CDT

Lakes CD

We'll wrap up the week quickly before heading off to the final sessions. This will include the raffle for prizes for BBBS donations and special coins. You must be present to win.

Prizes include:

HP Copilot+ Laptop
49" Curved Samsung 4K Monitor
Bose Noise Reduction Earbuds

Speakers

Greg Ramsey

Microsoft MVP, Senior Enterprise Architect, MMS Staff

Greg Ramsey is a Senior Distinguished Engineer at Dell Technologies and an Enterprise Mobility MVP. He holds a B.S. in Computer Sciences and Engineering from Ohio State University and has co-authored numerous books. Greg is a board member of the Northwest System Center User Group... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 5:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Lakes CD

Happy Hour

5:30pm CDT

Azure BeerOps: Leveraging Azure for Personal Projects

Thursday May 8, 2025 5:30pm - 6:55pm CDT

Minnetonka BC

Description:
Discover how to utilize Azure for non-work-related scenarios, including brewing beer and hardware experimentation. Learn about cost-effective services, innovative approaches, and tips for managing Azure expenses while having fun.

What you will learn:

Understand innovative uses of Azure for hobbies.
Explore ways to use Azure for personal projects.
Learn cost management strategies for non-work workloads.
Discover creative applications of Azure in leisure activities.

Speakers

Nathan Ziehnert

Microsoft MVP, Software Engineer, HP

Donnie Taylor

Microsoft MVP, Architect, GM

Scott Corio

Microsoft MVP, Enterprise Cloud Architect, MMS Staff

Thursday May 8, 2025 5:30pm - 6:55pm CDT
Minnetonka BC

Happy Hour, Personal Projects

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5:30pm CDT

Navigating the Future of Endpoint Management - Microsoft AMA

Thursday May 8, 2025 5:30pm - 6:55pm CDT

Lakes CD

Description:
Gain exclusive insights into the future of Intune with leadership and community experts. Discover recent developments, investment areas for the next 12–18 months, and cutting-edge innovations shaping the platform. Stay ahead of the curve and preview what’s next in Endpoint Management.

What you will learn:

Key developments in Intune over the past year
Focus areas for Intune's growth and innovation
A sneak peek at future enhancements and new ideas
Strategic insights to optimize your Intune deployment strategy

Speakers

Matt Call

Principal Product Manager, Microsoft

Matt is a Product Architect responsible for policy and security scenarios, as well as core infrastructure and services. He's spent a majority of his life working/consulting/architecting Windows clients in extremely large enterprises. Because he has, he also pertains a large amount... Read More →

Jeff Pinkston

Director of Software Engineering, Microsoft

I am experienced leader in product development and software engineering across numerous teams, technologies and products. I love innovation and optimizing engineering processes. I am a fast learner, I always have a new idea, and I am willing to make mistakes along the way. Most of... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 5:30pm - 6:55pm CDT
Lakes CD

Happy Hour, Intune Insights

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