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 I build automations with tools like PowerShell and Power Automate, model data with Power BI, and support integrations with cloud services ranging from advertising to telephony.
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 →
Fresh Posts
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Trusting an Office Document For Good
Tired of security warnings in Office files that have data connections or macros? Ignoring them is safest if they are not relevant to you, but for files you trust and use regularly, marking them as Trusted Documents avoids repeated warnings.
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More Assorted Windows Tips, in GIF Form
Some lesser known Windows tips to save you some time.
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No More Ads Here, Tips Accepted
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Merging Excel Data to Email Messages
This post explores some of my solutions for sending personalized emails by iterating through an Excel table and sending an email for each row.
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Redirecting Special Shell Folders (or: Save New Screenshots to Desktop)
On a Mac, taking a screenshot instantly places a picture file on your desktop. Can Windows do this? Let’s look at this as an example case for redirecting special Windows shell folders.
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Weather Radar on Android Auto
Finally, real-time weather radar graces my car’s dashboard—sparking joy with its vital, zoomable layers and current location temperature updates!
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PowerToys Crop & Lock App
PowerToys has a new tool to crop other windows, but to use it effectively, there’s a few things to know about it and how Windows handles your windows.
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Right-dragging in Windows
Sometimes it’s better to be sure of what will happen when you’re dragging files around, plus there’s a nice shortcut for extracting files that engages when you use the lesser known right drag. Check this out.
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Turn Off News Feed in Windows Widgets
The news feed in Windows widgets is full of clickbait tabloid junk at best, or dangerous malware at worst. Thankfully it can finally be disabled.
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Storage Drivers
So you’re trying to install Windows, but the “Where do you want to install” page has no drives listed? Here’s what to do.
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Portfolio highlights
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Initial WFO 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 →