Microsoft 365 · Power Platform · Copilot

Nsikan Ikpe

I teach, speak and write about technology, and I help new makers find their place in the Power Platform, Microsoft 365, Copilot and Cowork community.

  • Microsoft MVP
  • Microsoft Certified Educator
  • Microsoft Elevate Educator Expert
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Microsoft MVPMicrosoft 365 category, July 2026
2026–2027Microsoft Elevate Educator Expert
PPCC 2026Invited speaker, Las Vegas
Texas & NigeriaDigital skills workshops

Credentials

Recognized by Microsoft

Three recognitions that reflect a commitment to sharing knowledge, teaching well and supporting the community.

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional certificate for Nsikan Ikpe, Microsoft 365, July 1, 2026
Award

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional

Awarded for exceptional technical community leadership in Microsoft 365, effective July 1, 2026.

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Microsoft Elevate Educator Expert 2026 to 2027 badge
2026–2027

Microsoft Elevate Educator Expert

Selected as an Educator Expert for the 2026–2027 program year.

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Certification

Microsoft Certified Educator

Certified by Microsoft for effective teaching and learning with technology.

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Achievements

Where I have spoken, taught and mentored

On stage, one on one and in the community.

October 27–29, 2026 · Las Vegas, Nevada

Invited speaker, Power Platform Community Conference 2026

Build While You Wait: From Spectator to Contributor on Power Platform. I shared insights on moving from being a spectator to becoming an active contributor in the Power Platform community.

PPCC 2026 · Las Vegas

Pro, Cowork, Work IQ and Copilot Ask a Pro

I held scheduled one-on-one consultations with attendees, exploring their technical questions, challenges and use cases and helping them get more value from Microsoft’s evolving AI and productivity technologies.

Microsoft Maker Community

Featured maker story

My journey video, The Animal Shelter Project That Changed Everything, is featured on the official Microsoft Maker Community site.

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Mentorship

Scaling Mentor, beVisioneers

I mentor founders and innovators in beVisioneers: The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship, a global community of planet-positive changemakers.

Microsoft community programs

Volunteer expert instructor and mentor

Volunteer expert instructor for the Microsoft Power Up Program and mentor in the Women in Power initiative.

Founder

Gracetonality Technology

A San Antonio training organization where I host digital skills workshops across Texas and Nigeria and produce educational content.

Engineering

Registered Engineer, COREN

Fully registered mechanical engineer with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, with a Master’s in Thermo Fluid and Energy awarded with distinction.

Global voice

UN AI delegate · Salzburg Global Fellow

Contributing to global conversations on technology, education and opportunity.

My story

The animal shelter project that changed everything

How I went from watching technology to building with it.

Press play above to watch. More tutorials, demos and talks are on my channel, Nsikan’s TechTalk. Video not loading? Watch it on YouTube.

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Blog

Weekly notes on technology

Practical posts on the Power Platform, Microsoft 365, Copilot and Cowork. Newest first.

Coming soon

My first weekly post is on its way

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Nsikan Ikpe in a dark suit and burgundy tie wearing sunglasses

Mentorship

Let’s map your next step

I mentor people who are starting out in technology, the Power Platform, Microsoft 365, Copilot, Cowork or education technology. Tell me where you are and where you want to go.

  • Getting started as a maker on the Power Platform, Microsoft 365, Copilot and Cowork
  • Moving from learning to contributing in the community
  • Speaking, blogging and building a visible tech career
Email me to request mentorship