Episode 151: Markus Erlandsson and Malin Martnes chatted with David Abu from Microsoft about Community. David starts by explaining that he built his career through Community engagement, teaching Excel via WhatsApp and organising local bootcamps. David’s current focus is on Copolit Studio and building a global agent creator community. David highlights the importance of representation in tech.
Bio
Passionate about the convergence of technology and community, I’ve evolved from a Data Analyst proficient in Power BI to a Senior Product Marketing Manager at Microsoft. My career has been a continuous adventure of pushing boundaries and driving impact.
Starting in 2019, my expertise in data analytics paved the way for a seamless transition to the Power Platform, where I honed my skills building business applications and analytics using Power Platform and Microsoft Data Technologies, which set me up for my role at Microsoft as a Cloud Advocate. Here, I empowered users with AI-powered tools and worked closely with the Microsoft Fabric team, building the next data cloud technology.
Demonstrating my commitment to fostering a thriving community, I co-founded the Data Community Africa in 2022. This initiative brought together professionals within the data space across Africa. The event in Lagos, Nigeria, has attracted over 20k(Hybrid) attendees over the last 3 years.
My exceptional contributions in the field of data platform earned me the distinction of being the youngest MVP (Most Valuable Professional) for the data platform in Africa in 2021.
Now, in my role focusing on community building and product marketing, I leverage AI-driven insights and experience to cultivate and grow the Agent Community. By uniting diverse perspectives, my aim is to foster an environment where innovation thrives and solutions are built collaboratively.
Looking ahead, I am dedicated to integrating AI technologies to enrich user experiences and drive the Agent’s evolution globally, making AI accessible and impactful for all.
Links
https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidabu
https://www.thepoweraddicts.com
https://adoption.microsoft.com/en-us/scenario-library
https://agentcreator.microsoft.com
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