About
As a seasoned IT professional with nearly 25 years in the field, my expertise in designing, creating, and delivering technical training across various formats is unparalleled. My experiences as a Microsoft Certified Trainer for 20 years have honed my ability to rapidly assimilate new technologies and convert them into impactful lessons. I am adept at crafting hands-on lab activities in intricate development environments and have consistently proven my capabilities in maintaining and enhancing content libraries. I am dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment, mentoring colleagues, and facilitating information flow.
I have spoken with several IT user groups about Azure and other technologies and I'm a strong advocate of #WIT and lifelong learning.
I am a certified Microsoft Cloud Solutions Architect, a Microsoft Certified Trainer, former Azure MVP since 2014, and I hold several other Microsoft certifications dating back to 2000 (does that date me?). I also had the pleasure of teaching Azure and other Microsoft technologies to Microsoft Partners. I bring 20+ years of technical experience and my own entrepreneurial lessons to my awesome role.
I am looking forward to what technology and the future bring.
Please feel free to connect.
Courses by Sharon
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Microsoft 365 for Administrators: Supporting Users2h 5m
Microsoft 365 for Administrators: Supporting Users
By: Sharon Bennett
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Microsoft Azure: Backup and Disaster Recovery2h 26m
Microsoft Azure: Backup and Disaster Recovery
By: Sharon Bennett
Articles by Sharon
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For those who are wondering why I've been quiet on the #MVPBuzz and MVP renewals, rest assured that I did not get renewed. This was intentional, as I…
For those who are wondering why I've been quiet on the #MVPBuzz and MVP renewals, rest assured that I did not get renewed. This was intentional, as I…
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Extremely happy, honored, thrilled, and excited to be re-awarded as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in the Microsoft Azure…
Extremely happy, honored, thrilled, and excited to be re-awarded as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in the Microsoft Azure…
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Year 10!!! 🥳 I am humbled and honoured to receive Microsoft MVP award for the 10th year in a row in Developer technologies category. Thank you…
Year 10!!! 🥳 I am humbled and honoured to receive Microsoft MVP award for the 10th year in a row in Developer technologies category. Thank you…
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Experience
Education
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MCSA: Windows Server 2012
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CCNA - Expired
Cisco
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ITIL v2
ITIL
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Linux+
Comptia
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MCITP 2008 Server
Microsoft
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MCSE 2003: Security
Microsoft
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Microsoft Certified Trainer
Microsoft
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Microsoft Office User Specialist
Microsoft
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Microsoft Small Business Specialist
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Security+
Comptia
Volunteer Experience
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Public Relations Co-Ordinator
Guelph Women In Networking
- 10 months
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International Judge
Best In Biz Awards
- Present 11 years
Science and Technology
Best in Biz Awards’ uniqueness stems, in part, from the composition of our judging panel. Only writers, journalists, and contributors to business, consumer, financial, trade and technology publications, as well as broadcast outlets and analyst firms, are invited to serve as judges. Structured this way, Best in Biz Awards is able to leverage the experience and expertise of an influential group of national opinion makers to determine award winners.
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Scholarship Reviewer
Grace Hopper Conference
- Present 7 years 5 months
Science and Technology
Every year, I have the pleasure of reviewing applications of the Grace Hopper Conference, recommending deserving young ladies a scholarship to attend the conference.
Publications
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Keep IT Simple A Small Business Guide to Computers and Networks
Sun Dragon Press
Also available in Kindle format.
A lay-man-friendly-guide for small businesses about navigating the hazards of computer and network setups and challenges. Topics include Hardware, Applications, Security, Networks and “What to do ‘till the Doctor (IT) comes.” -
Powerful Women Magazine
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Welcome to Powerful Women… A magazine for business and professional women, female entrepreneurs and women considering a change of career or starting their own company.
Projects
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Microsoft Coffee Cup Series
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Short videos demonstrating the most common Azure configurations.
Honors & Awards
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2016 Microsoft MVP Award
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2015 Microsoft MVP Award
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2014 Microsoft MVP Award
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Recommendations received
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LinkedIn User
9 people have recommended Sharon
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Yay! Re-awarded & hugely thankful to Microsoft, amazing community, colleagues, friends, partners, and customers! #MVPBuzz
Yay! Re-awarded & hugely thankful to Microsoft, amazing community, colleagues, friends, partners, and customers! #MVPBuzz
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Thrilled and humbled to announce that my Microsoft MVP Azure: Cloud Native award is renewed for another year! 🎉 MVP program has been an…
Thrilled and humbled to announce that my Microsoft MVP Azure: Cloud Native award is renewed for another year! 🎉 MVP program has been an…
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Today is a good day. I'm officially an 8-time Microsoft MVP, with a big twist. I am no longer a Business Applications MVP (Dynamics GP is no longer…
Today is a good day. I'm officially an 8-time Microsoft MVP, with a big twist. I am no longer a Business Applications MVP (Dynamics GP is no longer…
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It looks like I am going to the final round. I will hopefully be having that interview next week. I hope this means the end is near I really do. I’m…
It looks like I am going to the final round. I will hopefully be having that interview next week. I hope this means the end is near I really do. I’m…
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Happy #Canada day to all friends, colleagues, and awesome people across beautiful Canada.
Happy #Canada day to all friends, colleagues, and awesome people across beautiful Canada.
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I love being on the leadership committee of Out in Tech and helping foster an inclusive tech community in Chicago.
I love being on the leadership committee of Out in Tech and helping foster an inclusive tech community in Chicago.
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