Business Development Manager | Microsoft Cloud Strategist | Systems Architect
I build scalable workflows, intelligent business systems, and data‑driven strategies using the Microsoft Cloud. My work sits at the intersection of Azure AI, Dynamics 365, M365, and strategic business development — transforming ambiguity into clarity and ideas into operational reality.
I thrive in environments where structure, creativity, and technology meet.
- Designing AI‑powered business workflows using Azure OpenAI, Logic Apps, and Power Platform
- Building strategic business cases, ROI models, and executive‑ready narratives
- Architecting repeatable systems that scale across teams and organizations
- Exploring Azure AI, astrobiology, and scientific frameworks (yes, the Drake Equation included)
- Microsoft Cloud: Azure, Dynamics 365, M365, Entra
- AI & Automation: Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, Logic Apps, Power Automate
- Business Strategy: Financial modeling, ROI analysis, GTM strategy, cross‑functional leadership
- Systems Design: Workflow architecture, operational clarity, scalable frameworks
- Professional Branding: ATS‑optimized documentation, executive communication
A demo showing how Azure OpenAI + Logic Apps can automate insight generation from business data.
Tech: Azure OpenAI, Logic Apps, Blob Storage
Focus: Intelligent automation, enterprise workflows
A modular financial modeling tool designed for clarity, transparency, and executive‑ready outputs.
Tech: Python, Excel, Power BI
Focus: Strategic decision support
A clean, well‑documented example of integrating D365 data into downstream systems.
Tech: D365 APIs, Azure Functions
Focus: Data flows, integration patterns
A showcase of your systems‑thinking approach — reusable frameworks, templates, and architecture diagrams.
Tech: Markdown, Mermaid, Azure DevOps
Focus: Operational excellence
- Real‑world demos
- Clean architecture
- Executive‑level documentation
- Systems thinking in action
- Experiments, prototypes, and curiosity‑driven builds
When I’m not building workflows or business cases, I’m exploring:
- Azure AI and emerging technologies
- Scientific rabbit holes
- The Drake Equation and astrobiology
- How systems shape behavior — in tech, business, and the universe
- LinkedIn: [http://linkedin.com/in/michelle-ferrell-928a9a270]
- Email: [[email protected]]