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Hi All,
I’d really appreciate your advice on my career direction.
Over the past three years, I’ve worked with several Microsoft technologies, mainly Power Platform: Power Apps (Canvas and Model-driven), Power Automate (Cloud and Desktop/RPA), and Power BI.
I currently hold the following Microsoft certifications: AZ-900, MS-900, PL-900, and MB-910.
Recently, I’ve been feeling uncertain about how to position myself clearly within the Microsoft ecosystem. I sometimes hear different viewpoints — for example, that Power BI should naturally lead to a Data Analyst role, or that working with RPA means I should fully specialize in RPA (and potentially other RPA technologies) to establish a very clear career path.
I’m also considering exploring Dynamics 365, but I’m not fully decided yet. Before committing to anything, I’d like to better understand which roles or career paths within Microsoft best align with my background and experience.
I’ve also noticed there are many other tools and capabilities within the ecosystem, like Power Pages and Copilot Studio for building chatbots, which seem related to Power Platform. This makes me wonder how all these pieces fit together and which areas I should focus on, and do I have to gain experience in all those things or what.
Because of this, I’d really value your objective perspective on how my experience is perceived and which paths I may already be on or well-suited for. In particular, I’d appreciate your thoughts on:
1 ) Where my current experience best fits within Microsoft-related roles
2 ) Whether my background reflects a focused career path or an overly broad one
3 ) Which Microsoft career paths would make the most sense for me to pursue going forward
Thank you very much for your time and insight.
Your experience fits best in Power Platform–focused roles, such as:
Power Platform Developer
Power Platform Consultant
Microsoft Business Applications Consultant
You have hands-on experience building apps, automations (including RPA), and reports. That means you’re seen as someone who can deliver complete business solutions, not just work on one tool like Power BI or RPA alone.
Your background is focused, not overly broad.
All the tools you’ve worked with are part of the same Microsoft platform and are designed to work together. Having experience across Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI is actually a strength, because companies want people who understand the full picture.You don’t need deep expertise in every tool — it’s normal to be stronger in some and familiar with others.
The most logical paths for you are:
Power Platform Specialist / Senior Developer
Go deeper into Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, and solution architecture.
Dynamics 365 + Power Platform Consultant
Add Dynamics 365 to your skill set if you enjoy business processes and consulting work.
Automation-focused role (optional)
Keep RPA as part of your profile, but only specialize fully if automation is what you enjoy most.
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