
My superpowers
UI/UX design
I design intuitive interfaces that enhance user experience and engagement
Web Apps
I implement user-friendly apps and composite solutions tailored to client needs
Data Analytics
I create impactful visuals that tell compelling stories and make big data easy to digest
Writing
I share insights in clearly crafted, engaging content that connects with audiences and drives results
Bio
I’m an IT Systems Engineer at Teleflora, where my typical responsibilities include data analytics with tools like Power BI/Google Big Query and SQL, automation with tools like PowerShell and Power Automate, and cloud services support and implementation/integrations. I am also honored to have received the Microsoft Global MVP and Windows Insider MVP awards consecutively from 2010-2023. I enjoy helping others leverage technology, regularly volunteering on tech support sites and engaging with the community on social media. I’m passionate about user experience and am always eager to share my knowledge and insights with others. Read more →
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A Faster Way to Get Data from SharePoint Lists in Power Query
The default method Power Query uses to retrieve SharePoint Lists records is unbearably slow. Here’s a better way to retrieve many records from a SharePoint list in a flash for faster data loads.
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Three Ways Schedule or Repeat Power Automate Desktop Flows with Windows Task Scheduler
Power Automate can use scheduled cloud flows to launch desktop automations. But what if you want to trigger the desktop flow locally? Here’s how to schedule or setup recurring Automate Desktop Flows with Windows Task Scheduler.
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Simple CSV Parsing in Power Automate Cloud Flows
Even with a wide breadth of shared knowledge online, it can be surprisingly difficult to handle CSV files in Power Automate without costly premium services. Here’s how I managed to get it done with in-the-box tools.
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Twinkle Tray Adds Per-Display Brightness to Windows
Twinkle Tray is so delightful it requires sharing. This free app adds an icon to your tray to easily adjust brightness in a way almost identical to adjusting volume. You can even just hover over the icon and scroll.
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Automating a Manual Order Fulfillment Task
This flow watches for particular emails to arrive, then makes decisions about details inside the attachments, logs certain aspects to a spreadsheet and emailing a supplier.
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16 Secret Shift Key Tricks
Unlock the Power of Your Shift Key: From saving all documents at once to booting from USB on-demand, discover what the humble Shift key can do.
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Split a PDF at Each Change in Header
A colleague of mine receives a detailed 600-page PDF commission report showing all orders placed in each of many accounts, similar to a phone bill showing charges under each line of service. How can I split the PDF into a separate file for each account?
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Saving My Entire Site as a PDF ebook
How hard would it be to use Power Automate to fetch every post I’ve published and save it as a single PDF ebook file? Let’s find out.
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Closed Captions Should be Modernized
With high resolutions and plenty of pixels, captions should be rethought for the modern era.
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Reason to use Edge: Open or Run Downloads Without Saving First
Bold claim: Edge has better download experience than Chrome. My case for Edge is simple: files downloaded from websites can be opened without being saved. Allow me to explain why the practical benefit to this is not an edge case.
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Portfolio/Fun Stuff
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Custom OS Blueprint Wallpapers
Wallpapers that look like blueprint schematics for the OS desktop area. Read more →
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HazWX
The HazWx project is one of the most fulfilling projects I’ve ever had the honor of being a part of, the feeling of building something great from the ground up with a small dedicated, passionate team was unlike any other. Read more →
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WCC
Designed out of house and representing some of the last vestiges of web 1.0, this site still showcases great use of style sheets and functionality under constraints. Read more →
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Lose To Serve OKC
LoseToServe.org was an Oklahoma City event where participants lose weight to give back to the community. Winners’ prizes included a full scholarship to Mid America Christian University and a complete home to give to a deserving family. Read more →
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2014 Professional Projects
A Microsoft Sway presentation I made to highlight some first initiatives in my first role at Teleflora, as a Workforce Optimization Analyst project manager. Read more →