# From SharePoint Developer to Power Platform Architect: Building Secure and Scalable Solutions with Michel Mendes [MVP]

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Published: 2026-06-16T14:00:02+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of the M365 Podcast, Mirko Peters sits down with Microsoft MVP Michel Mendes to explore his remarkable journey from traditional SharePoint development to becoming a leading Power Platform Architect. Michel shares how he started his Microsoft technology career in Brazil, transitioned from C# and SharePoint development into the modern Power Platform ecosystem, and eventually moved to Ireland to continue building enterprise-grade solutions for organizations worldwide.Throughout the conversation, Michel provides valuable insights into how the Microsoft ecosystem has evolved over the years, the growing role of AI in software development, and why understanding architecture, governance, and security remains critical even in a low-code world. Whether you're a developer, solution architect, IT leader, or Power Platform enthusiast, this episode delivers practical guidance for building scalable and maintainable business applications. POWER PLATFORM EVOLUTION AND THE FUTURE OF DEVELOPMENT Michel discusses how Power Platform has transformed application development by enabling both professional developers and technically minded business users to build solutions faster than ever before. He also shares his perspective on how AI-powered development tools such as GitHub Copilot are changing the way applications are designed, prototyped, and maintained.Key topics include:• The transition from traditional development to low-code solutions • How AI is accelerating software delivery • Why developers who embrace AI will thrive • The future of Power Apps, Power Pages, and pro-code development • The importance of understanding business problems before building technology BUILDING ENTERPRISE POWER APPS THAT SCALE Creating an app is easy. Creating an app that remains maintainable…

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