ABOUT ME

Hi, I'm Chris Peters

I help businesses effectively use SharePoint. Over my  career I have guided and supported numerous customers in the federal, public, commercial and non profit sectors.

Support Activities

  • SharePoint Migration projects
  • Setup new SharePoint sites and Hub Sites
  • Site and Permissions Clean Up
  • SharePoint Governance
  • SharePoint user help sites
  • Page, List and Library Configuration
  • SharePoint Admin features
  • Creation of demonstration sites
  • News Posts
  • Advanced permissions best practices 

Engagements

  • SharePoint Evangelist - Xcel Energy
  • SharePoint Consultant - Statera
  • SharePoint Consultant - Catapult Systems
  • DoD Knowledge Management - Booz Allen
  • DoD Knowledge Management - Deloitte
  • Knowledge Management - Non Profits

MY RESUME

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Chris Peters
chris.r.peters@outlook.com

SharePoint Solution Architect, Evangelist, and Support Professional

Summary
I am a technology solution advocate, trainer, data analyst and solution delivery professional focusing on SharePoint and other Microsoft 365 based business solutions.

  • Expertise
    • Migration planning, execution, and post migration support.
      Use of the Sharegate migration tool for SharePoint migration planning and execution.
    • SharePoint out of the box solution development and delivery.
    • Development of software solution support processes and handoffs.
    • Business stakeholder engagement, guidance, and facilitation.
    • End user training and mentoring
    • Training material design, development, and deployment.
    • Information Architecture and Governance.
    • Develop SharePoint based action tracking and team collaboration solution.
    • Lean Six Sigma Quality and Process Improvement.
  • SharePoint Consultant/Data Analyst at Xcel Energy – 08/2016 to Current
    • Design and deliver out of the box SharePoint solutions.
    • Organize and facilitate requirement reviews with stakeholder groups.
    • Create multimedia video presentations to highlight SharePoint best practices.
    • Perform Microsoft 365 features and capabilities vetting.
    • Develop and deliver SharePoint site owner training.
    • Manage SharePoint security policy planning and testing.
    • Support SharePoint governance strategy, roll out, and management.
    • Conduct pre-migration preparation working sessions during migration sprints.
    • Provide Change Management (communications, training, support processes) during SharePoint migration projects.
    • Support SharePoint online permissions clean-up.
    • Develop SharePoint content management, metadata, and taxonomy best practices.
  • SharePoint Consultant at Statera – 08/2015 to 08/2016
    • Design and implement data content inventory approaches and tools.
    • Facilitate information architecture and governance workshops.
    • Facilitate conceptualization and development of business solutions.
    • Design and deliver end user mentoring and training.
  • SharePoint Consultant at Catapult Systems - 1/2014 to 8/2015
    • Design, deploy, and support software-based business solutions.
    • Facilitate information architecture and content management road mapping.
    • Establish mentoring, training, and end user support programs.
    • Create multimedia presentations to highlight software solution best practices.
  • SharePoint Consultant at RBA - 9/2013 - 1/2014
    • Perform pre-migration assessments.
    • Develop online project tracking sites and dashboards.
    • Research and recommend third party migration tools and solutions.
  • SharePoint Solution Designer at Booz Allen Hamilton - 4/2012 - 9/2013
    • Manage SharePoint solution design teams.
    • Perform solution brainstorming and create of proof-of-concept solutions.
    • Develop and implement governance frameworks.
  • SharePoint Specialist at Slalom - 11/2011 to 4/2012
    • Develop and deliver software permissions management training classes.
    • Develop content and layout standards.
    • Mentor organizational leaders on approaches for maximizing user adoption.
  • Knowledge Management and Process Improvement at Deloitte - 2/2009 to 11/2011
    • Analyze and improve business processes.
    • Develop performance measurement, methods, and tools.
    • Provide Six Sigma quality training.
    • Design and deploy software solutions for action tracking and team collaboration.
  • SharePoint Evangelist and Trainer at Statera - 12/2008 to 2/2009
    • Work with clients to develop end user training and governance programs.
    • Create training courses, reference guides and training delivery methods.
    • Facilitate teams through software governance development.
    • Create and deliver multimedia training videos.
  • Independent Consultant at Functional Methods - 5/2004 to 11/2008
    • Perform quality improvement, business process mapping.
    • Establish Six Sigma Quality programs.
    • Develop and implement processes and tools for business performance reporting.
  • Education, Certifications and Awards
    • University of Maryland University College – 1980-1982
      • Bachelor's Program, Economics, Sociology.
    • Certifications
      • Professional Education Finance for Managers.
      • Group Facilitation and Decision Making.
      • Six Sigma Quality (Black Belt).
      • SharePoint Solution Design.
      • Information Architecture & Content Management.
      • Software Solution Governance.
      • Business Process Analysis.
      • Technical Instructor Training.
    • United States Air Force:
      • Air Transportation Management.
      • Special Airlift Missions - Flight Crew Member.
      • Air Force Commendation Medal.
      • Air Force Meritorious Service Medal.

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WHERE I CAN HELP

I offer a range of SharePoint support services.

1. Site Setup and Configuration

  • Set up team sites, communication sites, and hub sites.
  • Configure permissions.
  • Customize the look and feel of SharePoint sites.
  • Create reusable site templates.

2. Document Management and Collaboration

  • Design and configure document libraries.
  • Enable real-time collaboration on documents.
  • Implement content types and metadata to categorize and manage documents effectively.
  • Connect SharePoint with other Microsoft 365 tools.

3. Workflow Automation and Business Process Optimization

  • Build automated workflows.
  • Map and automate business processes.

4. Intranet and Communication Solutions

  • Design company intranets to centralize communication.
  • Set up news pages to share departmental highlights.
  • Create searchable knowledge repositories.

5. Training and User Adoption

  • Provide tailored training sessions.
  • Develop user guides, video tutorials, job aids.
  • Drive user adoption.

6. Security and Compliance

  • Implement policies for data retention, archiving, and deletion.
  • Configure security settings, and data loss prevention policies.
  • Set up security auditing tools and compliance reports.

7. Customization and Development

  • Connect SharePoint with external systems.
  • Build tailored solutions.

8. Maintenance and Support

  • Provide ongoing support for site maintenance.
  • Resolve issues related to SharePoint access.
  • Monitor and optimize site performance and storage usage.

9. Migration and Upgrades

  • Migrate data from legacy systems to SharePoint Online.
  • Transition from on-premises SharePoint to SharePoint Online.
  • Organize and clean up existing content during migrations.

10. Analytics and Reporting

  • Provide insights into site usage and user engagement.
  • Create custom dashboards to visualize key metrics.

WHAT SHAREPOINT IS AND ISN'T

What SharePoint Is

SharePoint is a versatile, web-based collaboration and content management platform.

  1. Document Management and Storage:
    • SharePoint serves as a centralized repository for storing, organizing, and managing documents. It supports version control, metadata, and document libraries to streamline file management.
    • Users can access documents from anywhere with an internet connection (in SharePoint Online) and collaborate in real time using integrated Microsoft Office tools.
  2. Collaboration Platform:
    • SharePoint enables teams to collaborate through shared workspaces, team sites, and communication sites. It supports features like co-authoring, task management, and shared calendars.
  3. Intranet and Communication Hub:
    • SharePoint allows organizations to create intranet sites to share company news, announcements, and resources.
    • Communication sites provide a modern, visually appealing way to disseminate information to employees or specific groups.
  4. Workflow Automation:
    • SharePoint integrates with Power Automate to create automated workflows for business processes, such as document approvals, notifications, or data collection.
  5. Customizable and Extensible:
    • Organizations can customize SharePoint to meet specific needs using web parts, custom lists, and third-party apps.
  6. Enterprise Content Management (ECM):
    • SharePoint supports compliance, records management, and information governance through features like retention policies, content types, and eDiscovery.
  7. Search and Discovery:
    • SharePoint offers search capabilities for finding documents, sites, or people across the platform using metadata and indexing.
  8. Security and Permissions:
    • SharePoint provides granular permission controls to manage access to sites, lists, libraries, and individual files, based on organizational policies.

What SharePoint Is Not

While SharePoint is a powerful platform, it is not a one-size-fits-all solution.

  1. Not a Full-Fledged Website Builder:
    • SharePoint is not a dedicated web development platform. It can host intranet or communication sites but is not optimized for creating public-facing, highly customized websites.
  2. Not a Relational Database:
    • SharePoint does not replace relational database management systems . While it supports lists and metadata for data organization, it is not designed for complex data relationships or high-performance database operations.
  3. Not a File Server:
    • SharePoint is not a traditional file server or network drive. It does offer advanced features like version control and collaboration, but it is not ideal for storing large volumes of unstructured data or replace legacy file shares without proper planning.
  4. Not a Social Media Platform:
    • SharePoint is not a social networking tool. It does support collaboration and communication, but its social features are less robust than dedicated social platforms.
  5. Not a Complete Project Management Tool:
    • SharePoint is not a full-featured project management solution. It does support task lists and basic project tracking, but lacks advanced project management features.
  6. Not a One-Size-Fits-All Solution:
    • SharePoint is not a plug-and-play solution for every business need. It requires configuration, training, and  customization to align with specific organizational processes.
  7. Not a Low-Maintenance Platform:
    • SharePoint is not a set-it-and-forget-it type of tool. It requires ongoing administration, governance, and maintenance to ensure optimal performance, security, and user adoption.
  8. Not a Free Tool:
    • SharePoint is not free. SharePoint Online is part of Microsoft 365 subscriptions.

Conclusion

SharePoint is a powerful platform for document management, collaboration, intranet creation and workflow automation, deeply integrated with Microsoft 365. It is not a universal solution for all business needs.