NextPath Career Partners, along with Trofeo, recently hosted “Becoming Frontier: A New Model for the Modern Microsoft Enterprise,” and we’re excited to share that the event was a tremendous success. The turnout was fantastic, bringing together leaders from across the technology and business community for an afternoon focused on Microsoft innovation, AI, cloud transformation, and workforce strategy.
Events like this are about more than presentations. They bring together technology leaders, business decision-makers, and talent experts to explore what’s next in Azure modernization, enterprise AI, cloud innovation, and the future of work.
Thank You to Our Attendees
First and foremost, thank you to everyone who joined us. The questions, conversations, and connections made throughout the event helped create an engaging and collaborative experience.
These events are designed to foster meaningful discussions around digital transformation, enterprise cloud adoption, AI readiness, and workforce planning. The level of engagement from attendees made it clear that these conversations are more important than ever.
Thank You to Our Speakers
We’d also like to extend a special thank you to our speakers who shared their expertise and insights on Microsoft technologies, cloud modernization, workforce transformation, and enterprise AI.
- Jaime Schmidtke, Azure Global Black Belt, Microsoft – Spoke about Azure migration and modernization strategies, including how organizations can move mission-critical workloads to secure, scalable Azure architectures.
- John Wilson, Azure Global Black Belt, Microsoft – Discussed enterprise cloud strategy and modernization, including hybrid infrastructure, AI-driven transformation, and practical approaches to large-scale cloud migration.
- David Tyler, Head of Data & AI, Trofeo – Shared insights on enterprise AI and data platform transformation, with a focus on moving from experimental AI pilots to scalable, production-ready solutions.
- Stephanie Markese, Chief Strategy Officer & Co-Founder, NextPath Career Partners – Spoke about aligning workforce strategy with Microsoft technology investments, helping organizations build teams capable of supporting AI, cloud, and digital transformation initiatives.
- Gina Curry, CEO, NextPath Career Partners – Provided perspective on the evolving workforce needed to support modern enterprise technology, emphasizing the importance of building future-ready digital teams.
Their perspectives created a meaningful conversation around how organizations can connect technology innovation with the people and talent strategies needed to support it.
Customer Panel Discussion
One of the highlights of the event was the Microsoft customer panel discussion, where technology leaders shared real-world perspectives on how their organizations are adopting cloud, data, and AI technologies. The panel included:
- Moderator: Jaime Schmidtke, Global Black Belt, Microsoft
- David Labadie, Vice President, Digital Workplace, Raymond James
- Chris Cognetta, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer, CongruentX
- Cole Hilton, Director of Data Engineering & Analytics, Shriners Hospitals for Children
Panelists shared practical insights from their organizations’ digital transformation journeys, including lessons learned from cloud adoption, data modernization, and integrating AI into enterprise environments.
The discussion reinforced a key theme throughout the event: successful digital transformation requires both the right technology strategy and the right talent to support it.
Event Highlights in Microsoft, AI, and Workforce Transformation
Throughout the event, attendees explored key themes shaping the modern Microsoft enterprise, including Azure migration, enterprise AI adoption, cloud modernization, digital workforce planning, and scalable transformation strategy.
The conversations highlighted the growing need for organizations to align technical investments with the right leadership, talent, and execution models to maximize business impact.
Looking Ahead
Based on the strong turnout and positive feedback, we’re excited to continue hosting events that bring together leaders across technology, innovation, and workforce strategy.
Future events will continue to explore topics such as:
- AI and emerging technologies
- Microsoft ecosystem innovation
- Digital workforce transformation
- Hands-on workshops and deeper technical discussions
Thank You Again
To everyone who attended, spoke, and helped make the event possible—thank you.
We’re grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with partners like Microsoft and Trofeo, and to bring together such a forward-thinking community of technology and business leaders.
We look forward to seeing you at the next event.
