MVP Preparing for Renewal

Introduction

Since January 2024, I have had the honor of being a Microsoft MVP. Now, it’s time to renew my MVP status, which requires gathering all my contributions to submit within the renewal application. I must admit, I haven’t been great at keeping track of my contributions every time I raise a Pull Request or write a blog post. But here’s what I’ve managed to pull together.

Pull Requests within Github

I’ve successfully merged nearly 70 Pull Requests (PRs) in open-source PnP repositories, along with over 50 blog posts spanning areas like PowerShell, SharePoint, Azure DevOps, Power Automate, and M365 Copilot.

Using a script I developed — Get a CSV of all my pull requests from Github using Github CLI and PowerShell to export the PRs I created. View my sample output of my PRs.

I grouped the PRs by repository and filtered them to include only those closed between April 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025.

Grouped PRs

There are only 24 contributions that can be tagged for renewal and I will group those PRs by repository or category.

Speaking Events

I was fortunate to be selected for a couple of speaking events:

Mentoring and coaching

I’ve had the rewarding experience of seeing four MVP nominees I’ve mentored achieve success and spread their wings in the community. I’m also part of the “Women in PowerPlatform” mentoring program, where I’m mentoring an amazing individual. It’s a mutually enriching experience, and I look forward to seeing her accomplishments at the end of our three-month mentoring period. On the flip side, my own mentorship opportunity didn’t pan out, but it’s all part of the journey.

Appreciation

I often think of Markus Moeller, who is longer with us.

His heartfelt post how and why I became a Microsoft MVP is a reflection of the kind soul he was. He provided me with invaluable guidance and mentorship, even though I was unknown within the community. Markus’s wisdom about prioritizing family and health continues to resonate with me. He would even attend my virtual speaking events to offer feedback and support, regardless of the topic. He is deeply missed and not forgotten.

It’s been over a year since I appeared on the PnP Weekly show hosted by Vesa and Waldek Microsoft 365 PnP Weekly - Episode 227, which significantly boosted my confidence, even before I was awarded the MVP title. My sincere thanks also go to Luise Freese for nominating me for the MVP award.

The list of people who have supported me is long. You know who you are, and I extend my deepest gratitude for your continued love and support.

Blog Posts

Here are all my blog posts for easy reference, showcasing my contributions across different technology areas:

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2024

2023

References

Get a CSV of all my pull requests from Github using Github CLI and PowerShell