Session Abstract

As organizations strive for enhanced data management and application scalability, transitioning from SharePoint Power Apps to Dataverse solutions emerges as a pivotal step. This session will delve into the process of evolving SharePoint-based Power Apps into robust, scalable solutions leveraging Microsoft Dataverse. During this session, we will cover: - Overview of Microsoft Dataverse: Explore its features and capabilities that make it an ideal platform for building scalable solutions. - Assessing SharePoint Power Apps: Understand their limitations and challenges in terms of scalability and data management. - Migration Strategies: Learn effective techniques for migrating Power Apps from SharePoint to Dataverse while preserving functionality and data integrity. - Data Modeling Best Practices: Discover how to design efficient data models within Dataverse to accommodate complex business requirements and future scalability. - Optimizing Performance: Explore optimization techniques to ensure optimal performance and reliability of Dataverse solutions at scale. - Case Studies and Demonstrations: Gain insights from real-world examples showcasing successful transitions from SharePoint Power Apps to Dataverse solutions. Join us to empower your organization with the knowledge and strategies needed to transition seamlessly from SharePoint-based Power Apps to scalable solutions on the Dataverse platform.

Christina Wheeler

Christina Wheeler is a Principal FastTrack Solution Architect at Microsoft, working in engineering as part of the Dynamics 365 Service Agents Pod. Prior to joining the FastTrack team, she spent three years as a Solution Engineer in Financial Services (FSI) supporting enterprise insurance and banking customers with Power Platform solutions. A highly respected Power Platform expert and technical trainer, Christina has been a tech enthusiast since childhood. She began programming at age 11 and built her first computer at 13. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, she started her career as a .NET developer in financial services before moving into consulting, specializing in SharePoint, Dynamics 365 (F&O and CRM), and the Power Platform. She has worked with organizations worldwide to architect and implement Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Power Platform solutions across financial, educational, commercial, and government sectors. Her publications include contributions as the technical editor of “SharePoint 2007 Developer’s Guide to Business Data Catalog,” co-author of “SharePoint 2010 Field Guide,” “SharePoint 2013 Inside Out,” and author of “Mastering Microsoft Teams: Creating a Hub for Successful Teamwork in Office 365.” Christina received her first MVP award October 2017 in M365 Apps & Services and became a Business Applications MVP in 2022 before retiring from the MVP program to join Microsoft.