Sasha Weiman

Modern Work & AI Adoption Strategist | Microsoft 365 & Copilot

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Making Microsoft 365 work for people.

I work closely with partners and clients on Microsoft 365 and Copilot education, governance advisory, and ongoing enablement, helping people make sense of the technology and put it to work.

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Across the suite

Deep Microsoft 365 knowledge, spanning technical configuration, governance, and the everyday user experience.

A helpful translator

Making technical concepts clear and connecting business needs with how the platform works.

My focus

Where I
add value.

I understand Microsoft 365 from both sides: how its applications are configured and governed, and how people use them together. That breadth helps me translate between technical teams, business leaders, and employees.

Expertise across Microsoft 365

Deep knowledge of the wider suite, from technical configuration, permissions, and governance to connected workflows and everyday use.

A translator between IT and people

Clear explanations of complex capabilities and technical decisions, with business needs translated into guidance that IT teams and employees can use.

Microsoft 365 & Copilot governance

Advisory on responsible AI, collaboration ownership, information management, and permissions, connecting governance decisions with their impact on users.

Education & ongoing adoption

Role-based education, executive enablement, change planning, and continued support, delivered in close partnership with clients and service partners.

Career

Experience
in practice.

Today, I run Sparrow Consulting and work closely with partners and clients on education, governance advisory, and ongoing enablement. My experience includes enterprise adoption, consulting practice development, and team leadership.

Sparrow Consulting

June 2023 - Present

Owner / Modern Work & AI Adoption Strategist | Microsoft 365 & Copilot

Self-employed, working closely with partners and clients to drive adoption across Microsoft 365 and Copilot.

Contributions
  • Provide education, Microsoft 365 and Copilot governance advisory, and ongoing enablement in close partnership with clients and service partners.
  • Proactively monitor Microsoft 365 and Copilot changes and advise IT and change management teams on governance strategy, education, communications, and best practices.
  • Apply deep knowledge across the Microsoft 365 suite to connect technical configuration, permissions, and governance with the everyday experience of employees.
  • Translate complex Microsoft capabilities and technical decisions into clear explanations and practical guidance for leaders, IT teams, and end users.
  • Help organizations connect applications and workflows across the suite, guiding how tools work together to support collaboration and productivity.
  • Support adoption over time through role-based learning, hands-on guidance, and continued help as needs and Microsoft capabilities evolve.

Farm Credit Canada

June 2023 - June 2026

Independent Consultant / Product Analyst

Client engagement through Sparrow Consulting, contributing to enterprise Microsoft 365 and AI adoption.

Contributions
  • Contributed as part of a team to Microsoft 365 and Copilot readiness, aligning adoption plans with governance, security, and business priorities.
  • Conducted one-on-one discovery sessions with users to understand individual and team workflows, identify challenges, and recommend practical improvements to their use of technology.
  • Advised on responsible AI use and data protection, and designed secure AI meeting practices and governance frameworks for Microsoft Teams.
  • Delivered training and executive enablement tailored to user roles and maturity, with hands-on support to address workflow challenges.
  • Built Microsoft 365 learning ecosystems and resources that helped the internal adoption team sustain ongoing enablement.
  • Modernized the Viva Engage network and used SharePoint and Viva Engage communications to support employee engagement.
  • Supported the Microsoft Places rollout and advised collaboration owners on permissions, governance, and long-term stewardship.

AMTRA Solutions

July 2022 - June 2023

Adoption & Change Management Team Lead

Led adoption programs and mentored the adoption and change management team.

Contributions
  • Designed ADKAR-aligned change programs combining communications, training, champion networks, and feedback loops.
  • Coached employees, managers, and senior leaders through change and resistance, connecting adoption activities to business priorities.
  • Tracked engagement, productivity impact, licensing return on investment, and Microsoft Adoption Score to inform program decisions.
  • Mentored practitioners and established consistent delivery approaches across client initiatives.

AMTRA Solutions

July 2021 - July 2022

Adoption & Change Management Practitioner

Supported Microsoft 365 adoption through change planning, governance, and learning.

Contributions
  • Developed ADKAR-based change and communication strategies for employees and leaders, supported by targeted campaigns and training.
  • Designed SharePoint environments and learning ecosystems using Microsoft 365 learning pathways and Viva Learning.
  • Delivered training across Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive, using blogs, videos, and communications to build awareness and capability.
  • Assessed tenant governance and licensing, and used adoption analytics to identify gaps and recommend improvements.

WBM Technologies Ltd.

June 2017 - June 2021

Consultant, Technology Experience & Enablement

Founding member of the Technology Experience Team. Joined WBM's Operations team in 2008.

Contributions
  • Co-developed a Microsoft 365 consulting practice, including its vision, service model, and scalable delivery frameworks.
  • Led research with thousands of users across executive, leadership, and frontline roles to inform adoption and change strategies.
  • Advised on Microsoft 365 licensing and built Power Platform solutions to automate processes and improve workflows.
  • Delivered tailored training and champion programs, and co-facilitated a Power Platform Enablement Course alongside Microsoft.
  • Contributed to a Microsoft award-winning enterprise transformation and enablement strategy.

Continuing to learn

Credentials.

Microsoft credentials across AI strategy, Copilot administration, and the foundations of the platform.

AB-731AI Transformation LeaderAB-730AI Business ProfessionalAB-900Copilot and Agent Administration FundamentalsPL-900Power Platform FundamentalsMS-900Microsoft 365 Fundamentals

Additional professional development

Microsoft Service Adoption Specialist

Microsoft Customer Immersion Experience (CIE) Facilitator

Knowledge across the Microsoft 365 suite

Microsoft 365 & AI
Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Chat, agents, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook, Planner, Lists, Forms, and Loop

Employee experience
Viva Engage, Viva Learning, Viva Connections, Microsoft Places, and Microsoft 365 learning pathways

Automation
Power Automate, Power Apps, Cowork, and ChatGPT Codex

Insights
Adoption Score, Usage Reporting, and AI Insights

Let’s connect

Good change starts with a conversation.

Work with me through Sparrow Consulting for Microsoft 365 and Copilot education, governance advisory, and ongoing enablement.

sasha.weiman@center9.comLinkedIn
587-777-5122