Microsoft Graph in the past, present and future with Fabian Williams

We are going to learn about who benefits from using Microsoft Graph, what changes and advantages the platform brings to the table, and how it evolved over time.

Fabian is going to talk about why he believes more developers should add Graph to their skill-set, why he likes Python, and how modern-day software development is shaping the industry. We are going to hear his thoughts about the future of tech, FTL travel, diversity, and inclusion, and remote work. 

Guest Bio:

Fabian Williams​ is a ​Senior Program Manager on the Microsoft Graph Team at Microsoft. 

He is a 7x MVP awardee beginning with his work with the SharePoint product line that dates to the 2003 release.

Fabian holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Computer Information System “Magna-Cum-Laude” from Strayer University, Washington D.C. and his Masters in Computer Information Technology studies at the Johns Hopkins University Carey School for Business in Columbia, Maryland.

He likes to engage with the SharePoint PnP community and share his expertise with others, with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion.

You may find him on Twitter at the @fabianwilliam​s handle and his blog is http://www.fabiangwilliams.com.

Quote 

“For people who are in my position: turn around and look back to see all of the people that are trying to get up the ladder as well, and extend a helping hand.”​​Fabian Williams 

Timestamps: 

• 1:24 Guest Introduction
• 2:18 The Program Manager role
• 5:00 Fabian’s daily work routine
• 9:10 Introduction to Microsoft Graph
• 11:13 Who are Graph’s users?
• 15:45 The benefits of Graph
• 17:45 Modern-day developers
• 21:06 Should devs learn Graph in the future?
• 22:05 Work from home hacks with Graph
• 25:21 Fabian's favorite current technologies right now
• 28:22 Fabian's favorite future tech
• 29:47 Diversity and Inclusion
• 34:20 Community shout outs

Connect with Fabian on 

• ​https://twitter.com/fabianwilliam​s
• https://www.fabiangwilliams.com/
• h​ttps://www.linkedin.com/in/fabiangwilliams/
• h​ttps://github.com/fabianwilliams

Links mentioned in the Episode: 

• SharePoint PnP community: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/dev/community/communit​y
• Baltimore SharePoint user group: https://www.meetup.com/baltimoresharepoin​t
• Free LinkedIn Learning course on unconscious bias - no LinkedIn account or signup needed: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/unconscious-bias/welcome

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