Matti Paukkonen awarded as Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in Office Apps & Services
04.09.2020 12:45 EEST (UTC +3)
Press Release
For Immediate Release
Innofactor's Modern Workplace Architect, Matti Paukkonen, has been awarded as Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in Office Apps & Services. The recognition is an indication of his expertise in the IT sector as well as his significant contribution to the Microsoft community. Matti is familiar to many of us from social media and he also writes his own blog, where he shares tips and tricks to support modern teamwork and collaboration. In Finland there are 24 MVPs in total.
Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals, MVPs, are technology experts who passionately share their knowledge with the community. They are always on the "bleeding edge" and have an unstoppable urge to get their hands on new, exciting technologies. They have a very deep knowledge of Microsoft products and services, while also being able to bring together diverse platforms, products and solutions, to solve real world problems.
The guy behind the award
Congratulations for the well-deserved award! How does it feel now?
"Thank you! I am very excited about this recognition which is a great honor from the Microsoft community. It surely opens great channels to influence and develop myself."
Tell us about yourself, who is the guy behind the award?
"I get easily excited about new technologies and I like to put my hands in the dirt to solve problems. Although technology does not directly solve problems, it gives better opportunities and tools for problem-solving. Independent from time and place, modern information work is close to my heart and I want to act as a messenger with my example. Flexibility is important to me, as well as an easy way to combine work and family."
How did your career at Innofactor begin? What does your job description include?
"I started at Innofactor almost 10 years ago as a SharePoint developer, from which my career has grown from a team leader to my current role. My current job is in constant change as is the whole world. I discuss with customers and help them to benefit from Microsoft 365 services more effectively, I explore new technologies, share the information and I am active in different communities."
What is the best thing about your job?
"The best moments are when I delve into problems together with my team. In general, the best solutions can be found by challenging and examining the problem from different angles. Collaboration with my customer as well as with the team is the salt of my work."
What are your future plans, and will the award affect them?
"I intend to expand my expertise even more and bring it to the customers and community. MVP award opens opportunities to influence, learn from the community, and grow my network."
What is the MVP Award?
For more than two decades, the Microsoft MVP Award has been Microsoft's way of saying "Thanks!" to outstanding community leaders. The contributions MVPs make to the community, ranging from speaking engagements, to social media posts, to writing books, to helping others in online communities, have incredible impact.
Key benefits to MVPs include early access to Microsoft products, direct communication channels with Microsoft's product teams and an invitation to the Global MVP Summit, an exclusive annual event hosted in Microsoft's global HQ in Redmond. MVPs also have a very close relationship with the local Microsoft teams in their area, who are there to support and empower to address needs and opportunities in the local ecosystem.
MVPs make up a global community of over 4,000 technical experts and community leaders across 90 countries and are driven by their passion, community spirit, and quest for knowledge. Above all and in addition to their amazing technical abilities, MVPs are always willing to help others – that's what sets them apart.
Go and follow Matti on Twitter @mpaukkon and on LinkedIn @Matti Paukkonen !