GrandMasters

GrandMasters Team Member Spotlight!   We are thrilled to recognize Serina Kwok as one of our top GrandMasters Facilitators! Not only is Serina a highly valued Subject Matter Expert (SME) and mentor, but she has also recently taken on a pivotal role as our facilitator for in-person transformation workshops held on the Microsoft Redmond, Washington campus. Her invaluable input and tech-savvy solutions consistently enhance workshop collaboration and processes.   Serina’s dedication and expertise continue to elevate our team and inspire those around her. We thank Serina for her outstanding contributions and leadership and are incredibly grateful to have her on our team!   #grandmasters #microsoft #teammemberspotlight #grandmastersteam #subjectmatterexpert #sme #transformationworkshops

GrandMasters Leadership Team Update In-Person Transformation Sessions! GrandMasters is recruiting top-tier subject matter experts for exclusive, in-person transformation workshops at Microsoft’s Redmond campus. We facilitate these sessions, which focus on redesigning skilling paths to align with industry demands and learner needs. Experts collaborate to revamp learning portfolios, ensuring content is engaging, relevant, and reflects employer expectations, with the goal of delivering impactful, accessible learning experiences that equip learners to excel in the evolving workforce. Extra Bonus! After our last in-person session in August, we had an amazing time exploring the sights with some of our favorite Microsoft clients! Lisa Kreissler Jessica Bartel (Amans) #microsoft #grandmasters #industryexperts #subjectmatterexperts #smes #microsoft365 #microsoft365copilot #microsoftazure #microsoftpowerplatform #microsoftdynamics365

🌟Looking for the best-of-the-best in a Summer Intern? Spotlight on Ataberk (Berky) Yildiz🌟 Last summer, we were truly impressed by an intern, Berky Yildiz, whose exceptional work set a new benchmark for excellence. He was a rare and remarkable find! Berky is a Computer Science major at the University of Washington, with a minor in Business. Besides demonstrating talent in those areas of study, he exhibits expertise in the following roles as well: • Communication: Berky’s ability to convey ideas clearly and effectively is truly commendable. • Technology: With a strong technical background, he is adept at navigating complex software and systems. • Project Management: His innate drive to exceed expectations ensures tasks are completed timely and to the highest level of excellence. • Recruiting: As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, Berky demonstrates strategic thinking and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. During his internship with GrandMasters, Berky embraced a learner role in a project aimed at integrating software to automate company work. His strong analytical and problem-solving skills were evident throughout his tenure, making him an invaluable asset to our team. We are delighted to recommend Berky for other internships this spring and summer. With his exceptional skills and unwavering commitment to excellence, we have no doubt that he will be a valuable addition to any team. Connect with Berky today on LinkedIn at Ataberk Yildiz if you have any available opportunities, or feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.

Paid Engagement! Exciting news! Microsoft has asked us to recruit SMEs to assist with updating the following exam:   PL-500 Microsoft Power Automate RPA Developer We are looking for four (4) Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to help us with this effort. Participation will be virtual via Teams meetings.   Kickoff Meeting – Friday, March 8th, 2024  8:30am-9:30am Pacific Time   JTA Refresh/OD – Monday, March 18th – Wednesday, March 20th, 2024 8:00am – 12:00pm Pacific Time If you are interested, please reach out to Jess: jess@grandmasters.net for more information on how to apply. #microsoft #powerautomate #rpadeveloper

Paid Engagement! Exciting news! Microsoft has asked us to recruit SMEs to assist with updating the following exam: New JTA- Customer Experience Consultant We are looking for four (4) Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to help us with this effort. Participation will be via virtual Teams meetings. SME Requirements - Proficient in the entire "Intelligent Customer Service" suite of Dynamics 365 products, which includes Sales and Customer Insights (Journeys & Data) -Practitioner, trainer, or evangelist in both Dynamics 365 Customer Insights and Dynamics 365 Sales, having implemented solutions for organizations as a Functional Consultant, Solution Architect, or Data Analyst; or having trained, tested, researched, or evangelized the products. -Familiar with the components of the Business Applications sphere, including Dynamics 365, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, AI, Copilot, and the other Insights apps. -PL-200, MB-210, MB-220, and MB-260 certifications highly recommended. Kickoff Meeting: Thursday, February 1st 8:30am – 9:30am Pacific Time JTA/OD Refresh: Monday, February 12th – Thursday, February 15th 8:00am – 12:00pm Pacific Time If you are interested, please reach out to Jess: jess@grandmasters.net for more information on how to apply. #microsoft #customerexperienceconsultant #intelligentcustomerservice #dynamics365 #powerapps

Incredible Opportunity! One of our clients at Microsoft is holding a free 5-day virtual training session on MB-820: Business Central Developer. This is an instructor-led training course, and it will be virtual, via Microsoft Teams. The beta class is designed to collect feedback on the course content; it is not a public offering class by Microsoft. Upon completion of the session, each student will receive one exam voucher. We are looking for 8 people to participate in this training session and to provide feedback on the course. More details follow: Date: 5 days: Monday, January 8th - Friday, January 12th 2024 Time: 8:00am-4:00pm Pacific Time Location: Virtual via Microsoft Teams If you are interested, please reach out to Jess: jess@grandmasters.net for more information. #microsoft #businesscentral #trainingsession