Microsoft Build Wrap Up Happy Hour

Topic:

Microsoft Build Wrap Up Happy Hour

Abstract:

As you may have gathered from Microsoft’s recent social media posts, this year’s edition of their Build conference has some massive announcements for data platform, for AI, for Office applications, etc. We are fortunate enough to have a few local Microsoft MVPs (Jeremy Miller, Deepthi Goguri, Matt Gordon, etc.) who will join us at 6:30 PM May 25 at Ethereal Brewing (Distillery District) to talk about the new announcements and shed some light on what has gone on behind the scenes at Microsoft over the past few months to make these announcements a reality.

We’ll also have an Amazon gift card raffle courtesy of Centric Consulting and sustenance provided by TEKsystems. Free knowledge, free stuff, and great in-person networking – join us!

When:

Thursday May 25, 2023

6:30p eastern

Where: 

Ethereal Brewing

1224 Manchester Street

Lexington, KY

Keep up with CKYMUG by following us on on our website, or on Facebook and Twitter!

May 19, 2023 by millh0use Categories: Collaboration, Meetup, Microsoft 365, Office 365, TeamsTags: CKYMUG, Collaboration, IT, Meetup, Microsoft, Microsoft Teams, Teams, Technology Leave a comment

September 2022 – Tips for More Effective Microsoft Teams Meetings

Topic:

Tips for More Effective Microsoft Teams Meetings

Abstract:

Some days we seem to be attending meetings just to plan our next meeting. Let’s talk about how to run your next meeting using both old and new tools either available out of the box or that can be integrated with Microsoft Teams and walk away ready to be a meeting rock star. Attendees will learn effective methods of leading and engaging in meetings including strategies to use before, during, and after the event takes place.

Speaker:

Jeremy Miller, Microsoft MVP

Friday September 16, 2022

11:30p-1:00p EST

Lunch will be provided, sponsored by Encore Technologies

Where: 

Awesome Inc

348 East Main Street

Lexington, KY

* We will be in the main downstairs space, right when you walk in the front door.

Keep up with CKYMUG by following us on on our website, or on Facebook and Twitter!

September 2, 2022 by millh0use Categories: Collaboration, Meetup, Microsoft 365, Office 365, TeamsTags: CKYMUG, Collaboration, IT, Meetup, Microsoft, Microsoft Teams, Teams, Technology Leave a comment

April 2022 – Effective Meetings and Events with Microsoft Teams

Resources:

Slide Deck

Topic:

Effective Meetings and Events with Microsoft Teams

Abstract:

As we enter into a post-pandemic world, having effective meetings, no matter where the participants are, is key. Join us for this session as we flyover Microsoft Teams Rooms (MTR) including a few top-of-mind scenarios that are sure to be in your return-to-office plan. We’ll also spend some time talking about Microsoft Teams Events and some Advanced Production scenarios for potential use cases like fireside chats, townhalls, or virtual conferences. Daryl Hunter from Microsoft Global Customer Success will present on these topics and address some of your favorite related stump the chump questions along the way. Come early for the good seats.

Speaker:

Daryl Hunter, Microsoft Global Customer Success team

Friday April 29, 2022

12:00p-1:00p EST

Where: 

Microsoft Teams Webinar (calendar appointment will be sent upon registration)

Keep up with CKYMUG by following us on on our website, or on Facebook and Twitter!

March 29, 2022April 29, 2022 by millh0use Categories: Collaboration, Meetup, Microsoft 365, Office 365, TeamsTags: CKYMUG, Collaboration, IT, Meetup, Microsoft, Microsoft Teams, Teams, Technology Leave a comment

October 2018 – Microsoft Ignite Recap

Date: Friday October 19th, 2018

Time: 11:30a-1:00p

Topic: Microsoft Ignite Recap

Microsoft’s biggest community event of the year, Ignite, kicks off at the end of September.  The event will include over 700 deep-dive sessions, 100+ workshops, and thousands of networking opportunities.  Join us as Jeremy Miller and Matt Varney lead a panel discussion of some the biggest announcements and takeaways from the week so you can prepare your company for what’s next from the Microsoft world!

Speakers:

Jeremy Miller, Enterprise Architect KCTCS

Jeremy is an Enterprise Architect focused on designing secure and scalable solutions. He has a broad background in designing and supporting both cloud and on-premises systems. Jeremy’s past experiences include working with Microsoft technologies in complex environments ranging from SMB hospitality to EDU to multi-national manufacturing companies. In his downtime he enjoys cheering on the Kentucky Wildcats, trying new beers, eating great food, and experiencing new adventures.

Matt Varney, Intranet Administrator KCTCS

Matt Varney is a technology architect specializing in enterprise IT strategy and solutions. Matt is the Intranet Administrator for the Kentucky Community and Technical College System and its 8,000 employees. His 18 years of technology experience has made him an expert in both the technical and organizational aspects of IT. He likes nuts-and-bolts work like SharePoint farm and Office 365 administration, but he also enjoys creating the business process and people conditions necessary for effective implementations. With an emphasis on the big picture, Matt is at his best when working with employee groups and teams, helping them find hidden value in the processes and digital artifacts they thought they knew. On a personal note, he’s a fan of fine bourbon, winning basketball and horse racing.

Location: 

Awesome Inc
348 East Main Street
Lexington, KY 40507

Agenda:

11:30am – Check-in, networking, and time to grab lunch (provided)
12:00pm – Welcome and feature presentation

NOTE: There is free parking beside, and behind the building.  Check out the parking map.

August 17, 2018July 25, 2018 by millh0use Categories: ConfigMgr, Ignite, Meetup, Office 365, PowerShell, Teams, Windows 10, Windows ServerTags: Active Directory, Collaboration, Conference, Ignite, IT, Kentucky, Lexington, Lexington KY, Meetup, Microsoft, Microsoft Ignite, Microsoft Teams, Office 365, Office365, SharePoint, Social, Teams, Technology, What's New Leave a comment

August 2018 – Microsoft Teams: What You Need To Know

Date: Friday August 17th, 2018

Time: 11:30a-1:00p

Topic: Microsoft Teams: What You Need To Know

Download the slide deck

Have you heard the news?  Microsoft Teams is now available for free with no subscription required!  Come to CKYMUG in August to hear from Mirazon’s Jason Turpin about how you can make Teams work for you including:

• What is Microsoft Teams
• Breakdown of Teams functionality
• Paid vs Free features
• New and coming features
• Use case scenarios for both business and personal use

Speaker: Jason Turpin, Mirazon Systems Engineer and Skype for Business Specialist

Jason Turpin has been with Mirazon for four years, focused on Office 365 and Skype for Business implementation and support. He’s been in this field for over 20 years and graduated from Utah Valley University with a BS in business management. He holds his Microsoft Certified Professional in Lync 2013 and is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer in Communications and a Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate in Office 365. Jason and his wife Shelly have six daughters and two sons.

Location: 

Awesome Inc
348 East Main Street
Lexington, KY 40507

Agenda:

11:30am – Check-in, networking, and time to grab lunch (provided)
12:00pm – Welcome and feature presentation

NOTE: There is free parking beside, and behind the building.  Check out the parking map.

July 20, 2018August 25, 2018 by millh0use Categories: Meetup, Office 365, TeamsTags: Collaboration, IT, Kentucky, Lexington, Lexington KY, Meetup, Microsoft, Microsoft Teams, Social, Teams, Technology, User, User Profile Leave a comment

July 2018 Meetup

Date: Friday July 20th, 2018

Time: 11:30a-1:00p

Topic: Taking User Profiles to New Heights

How many of you know what User Profiles can do?  When I typically ask that question I get responses such as: It connects to Active Directory so that properties can be synced into SharePoint so we can use that info (but not sure how), or the most popular, we can add pictures to our profile and other information that others can see.  Both of those answers are true but only scratch the surface of what User Profiles can do in SharePoint and most importantly for your organization. I could talk for hours about all the great things that User Profiles can do, but, in addition to talking about it I’m going to show you all the things that a User Profile can do and how the functionality can improve meeting preparation, company bonding and getting to know more about the organization you work for.  I won’t stop there either as we will also venture down the path of application integration and how it can streamline processes and limit human error in day to day processes.  With the user of User Profiles you can be on your way to building that one stop shop for company information.

Areas that will be covered in this session:

• Deep Dive into a Profile
• Custom User Properties
• Active Directory Integration
• Search
• Social
• Building Moral & Bonding
• Get to know your Company

Speaker: Stacy Deer-Strole (MVP)

Stacy Deere-Strole (MVP) is the Owner of Focal Point Solutions LLC, a Cincinnati, OH based company that provides SharePoint Solutions for the Enterprise in the mid-to-large market. Previously, Stacy led a rapidly growing SharePoint practice where she engaged in a wide range of consulting projects across various industries. With nearly 20 years of experience in the IT Industry, Stacy has mainly focused on Collaboration Solutions such as IBM’s Lotus Notes\Domino and Microsoft’s Messaging and Collaboration Solutions including deployments and SharePoint upgrades.

Within the SharePoint community, Stacy is a SharePoint MVP and is actively sharing her real world expertise through authoring in the blog http://www.spmindmelt.focalpointsolutions.co,  and speaking at various SharePoint Saturday’s, Collab365, ITUnity, SPTechCon, SharePoint Fest, SharePoint Engage, and User Group events. She also co-authored two books called SharePoint 2013 and 2010 Using Managed Metadata.

Location: 

Awesome Inc
348 East Main Street
Lexington, KY 40507

Agenda:

11:30am – Check-in, networking, and time to grab lunch (provided)
12:00pm – Welcome and feature presentation

NOTE: There is free parking beside, and behind the building.  Check out the parking map.

June 15, 2018June 15, 2018 by millh0use Categories: Meetup, Office 365, SharePointTags: Active Directory, Cincinnati, Cincinnati OH, Collaboration, Deep Dive, IT, Kentucky, Lexington, Lexington KY, Meetup, Microsoft, MVP, Profile, Search, SharePoint, SharePoint Online, Social, Technology, User, User Profile Leave a comment