Session Abstract

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is a technology that allows you to build robots, also known as 'bots,' to emulate the actions of a human interacting with a digital system to execute a business process. With Power Automate Desktop, you can streamline your work by recording mouse clicks, keyboard input, data entry, and more. RPA simplifies manual processes and enables automation, making it particularly valuable for tasks lacking support from a cloud-based API. During this session, we will give an overview of RPA, explore real-world use cases, and dive into Power Automate Desktop.

Christina Wheeler

Christina Wheeler is a Principal FastTrack Solution Architect at Microsoft, specializing in Copilot Studio, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA). She helps organizations unlock innovation and efficiency through low-code automation and AI-driven solutions. A lifelong technologist, Christina began programming at age 11 and built her first computer at age 13. With over 20 years of industry experience, she started her career as a .NET developer in financial services before transitioning into consulting, where she became known for her expertise in SharePoint, Dynamics 365 (F&O and CRM), and the Power Platform. She has guided organizations across the financial, educational, commercial, and government sectors in architecting and implementing modern business applications. Christina is also a published author, with works including "Mastering Microsoft Teams: Creating a Hub for Successful Teamwork in Office 365," "SharePoint 2010 Field Guide," "SharePoint 2013 Inside Out," and "Office 365 for IT Pros," where she is a co-author responsible for the Power Platform chapter in this continuously updated digital publication. Recognized as a Microsoft MVP, first in M365 Apps & Services in 2017 and later as a Business Applications MVP in 2022, she retired her MVP status upon joining Microsoft, where she continues to drive innovation in business applications.