The journey of transitioning from an on-premises SharePoint environment to SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams covers the strategic planning, technical challenges, and organizational changes encountered during the migration process. By sharing real-world lessons learned and best practices, attendees will gain practical insights on how to navigate common pitfalls. Whether you're considering a migration or in the midst of one, this session offers insights from university and industry hands-on experience. Tools and techniques will also be discussed.

Adam Salah

Adam Salah

SharePoint Administrator, Simon Fraser University

Long time AI enthusiast from Prolog to Copilot, via MS-ML and several other stops. Hands-on experience with various AI platforms, currently researching AI systems for deployment at SFU. Educator: Taught at UBC, Langara and many schools around North America. Delivered dev/admin and user training as an MCT, around the globe. Geek: Software architect, developer by training with over 30 years of hands-on expertise in Microsoft technologies, specializing in M365, Azure, data platforms, and analytics. Over 20 years of SharePoint, many years of years of Teams, Power tools, SQL Server, and Viva stack experience. Proficient in migrations, configuration, customization, and development. Holds MCSE/MCSD certifications for SharePoint and Apps, MCSE SharePoint, and MCSE Data and analytics, Viva practitioner.

Technology Track