Become an expert in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem & an irreplaceable developer in your organization!
Microsoft 365 is used by over a million companies worldwide, with over one million customers in the United States alone using the office suite software. But how many of those companies are using these tools effectively?
Voitanos, by Andrew Connell, is here to teach web developers how to build the best solutions for their organization and clients through Microsoft 365.
Whether it’s an introduction to the entire ecosystem, or a deep dive into a specific software, Andrew’s resources, tools, and support help web developers become experts in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, so they can become irreplaceable in their organizations.
From revealing blind-spots they didn’t know they had until they talked to me, to light bulbs turning on, unlocking things they couldn’t figure out, clarifying things that were confusing before, and demystifying what seemed hard to make it simple, Andrew’s purpose is this: concepts made clear.
Voitanos is your host for developer training and educational resources on Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, and cloud-related technologies. If you’re looking to learn something new for a project, get up-to-speed on a new technology, level up your skill set, and be the irreplaceable expert in your organization, Voitanos is your trusted source for Microsoft 365 developer education.
Who’s behind Voitanos?
Voitanos is a training venture by experienced trainer Andrew Connell.
Andrew Connell is a full-stack developer who focuses on Microsoft Azure & Microsoft 365. He’s a 20+ year recipient of Microsoft’s MVP award and has helped thousands of developers through the various courses he’s authored & taught. Whether it’s an introduction to the entire ecosystem, or a deep dive into a specific software, his resources, tools, and support help web developers become experts in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, so they can become irreplaceable in their organization.
In 2016, Andrew founded Voitanos, a platform where he creates and delivers live & self-paced technical training and educational resources for Microsoft 365 developers. Andrew’s mission is to help you be the best web and cloud developer you can be, by providing you with high-quality courses, practical guidance, and up-to-date information on the latest trends and best practices in the Microsoft cloud ecosystem. Whether you are new to the cloud, or an experienced developer looking to advance your skills, Voitanos is the place for you to learn and grow.
He’s part of the of the Microsoft 365 Patterns & Practices (PnP) core team and has spoken at various conferences around the world including Microsoft’s TechEd, Microsoft Build, Microsoft Ignite, the Microsoft 365 Community Conference (formerly the SharePoint Conference), the European SharePoint Conference, TechCon365 (formerly SPFest & EduCon 365), Angular’s ngConf & AngularU, and SP Live360, among many others all around the world in North America, Europe, Asia & Australia.
He’s taught thousands of people through in-person & online classroom based training for over 10 years including through the training company Critical Path Training he co-founded & co-operated for four years (2009-2013). Prior to starting Voitanos, he published over 20 of on-demand video courses through Pluralsight. Microsoft has hired Andrew multiple times to present at internal conferences such as TechReady, to develop, deliver and publish training courses and to serve as a key strategic and technical advisor to multiple internal product teams.
Over the years Andrew has proven himself time & time again as an experienced technical trainer and course author. Building on this vast experience, he is excited to bring it direct to you to provide the ideal learning experience.
Voitanos is where you’ll find Andrew’s self-hosted video-based on-demand technical training courses and educational resources.
Why Voitanos?
Great question!
While Andrew has published courses using other channels, why create Voitanos? Hear it from him:
There are plenty of great options to publish courses online and I have used most of them. While each one offers its own advantages, an instructor always has to work within someone else’s framework of how to structure and deliver a course. This one-size-fits-all mentality does not always fit the way we want to, or need to, learn.
Our values
Learn more about the values I share and instill in Voitanos through my own words.
Instil confidence
Learning isn’t just about being able to repeat answers from a textbook. It’s about being able to solve problems and answer questions based on your own expertise that you gain as you learn. My goal is that as you learn with me, not only will you walk away with the answer, but you’ll feel like you can confidently answer the question yourself. I will always aim to instil confidence in my students.
Think creatively
Solutions to business problems are often overcomplicated and over-engineered when in fact all they needed was something simple and creative. To find the best, most elegant solutions, in my own work and when teaching my students, I always think creatively and encourage others to do the same.
Prioritize simplicity
The most efficient and effective solutions are simple. In everything I do and teach, I prioritize simplicity.
Inspire trust
As a service provider, trust is inherently at the core of my business. It’s imperative to me that in my relationships with my students, partners, and collaborators, there is respect and honesty between us, so I always do what I can to inspire their trust in me.
Demystify complexity
In the Microsoft ecosystem and the development industry there are a range of complex and potentially overwhelming concepts that can easily seem too difficult to get your head around. As a teacher, it is my aim to take these concepts and make them simple and easy to understand. When it comes to my work, I am well known for and will always continue to demystify complexity.
Embrace Leadership
As an expert in my industry, I am often looked to as a representative for our community. I will stand up for the things that are important to us, and speak up when issues arise. It is an honor to and I will always embrace leadership.
Be direct
My students are busy professionals with goals to meet and other responsibilities to take care of. They don’t have ti me for fluff and neither do I. To respect their time and make the content as clear as possible, I always aim to be direct.