Are you ready to move beyond simple chatbots and enter the era of intelligent agentic AI? Join us for a deep dive with Microsoft MVP and Principal Cloud Architect Sailaja Matri Pagra as we explore how organizations can harness the Power Platform and Copilot Studio to transform business orchestration.

In this episode of the M365 Podcast, we discuss the massive evolution of Microsoft technology over the last two decades. Sailaja shares her fascinating journey from pro-code development to becoming a leading strategist in low-code and AI governance. We break down the critical differences between standard Copilots and true agentic AI, explaining why governance is no longer just a security checkbox but a necessary enabler for innovation.

Learn about the future of software architecture where natural language becomes the primary development interface. Sailaja explains her philosophy of build fast, govern faster and provides actionable tips on preventing AI agents from becoming expensive or unreliable. Whether you are a citizen developer or a pro-coder, this conversation provides a roadmap for the next wave of automation and intelligent agents.

Chapters
0:00 Intro and Welcome
2:45 Sailaja's 20 Year Journey in Microsoft Tech
6:15 From Pro-Code to Low-Code Specialist
10:30 The Importance of AI Governance in the Enterprise
14:50 Balancing Innovation with Necessary Guardrails
19:15 Just-In-Time AI Governance Frameworks
23:40 Common AI Misconceptions for Stakeholders
28:10 Evolution of the Power Platform
33:25 Natural Language as a Development Interface
37:50 Prompt Engineering vs Context Engineering
42:15 Defining Agentic AI and Systems of Agents
46:40 Copilot Studio as an Orchestration Engine
51:05 Real World Case Study: R&D Tax Credit Automation
55:20 The Role of Reasoning and Human-In-The-Loop
59:30 Rapid Fire Round and Career Advice
1:02:48 Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts

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