This page highlights my community impact, open-source contributions, technical leadership, and global engagement within the Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem. It is designed to support my Microsoft MVP nomination and provide a transparent record of my contributions.
👤 About Me
I am a Principal Software Architect with 18+ years of experience across Power Platform, Azure, and Microsoft 365, specializing in enterprise-scale architecture, pro-code extensibility, and governance frameworks.
I actively contribute solutions, patterns, PCF components, and technical training to the global Microsoft community.
🏆 Microsoft Community Recognitions
🥇 Microsoft Power Platform Super User
I have been recognized as a Super User across 3 seasons:
- Super User – 2024 Season 1
- Super User – 2024 Season 2
- Super User – 2025 Season 1
This recognition reflects my ongoing contributions, mentorship, and impact across the global community.
Contribution Highlights:
- Provide deep architectural solutions across Power Apps, Power Automate & Dataverse
- Mentor and guide makers & developers across all skill levels
- Contribute reusable patterns and pro-code best practices
📊 Community Performance Metrics
Based on my verified Power Platform community profile:
- 50+ Verified Accepted Solutions
- 100+ Kudos Received
- 1000+ Reputation Points
👉 Profile:
https://community.powerplatform.com/profile/?userid=8077d18b-7b47-ee11-be6d-6045bdebe084
🧩 Open-Source & PCF Contributions
⭐ PowerShimmer Ultra-Light (PCF Component)
A high-performance skeleton loader for Power Apps UX, published publicly in the PCF Gallery, confirming my author status.
- PCF Gallery Listing: https://pcf.gallery/powershimmer-ultra-light
- GitHub Source Repo: https://github.com/spashikanti/SunilP-PowerApps-Shimmer
- Technical Documentation: Published on my blog (March 2026)
🛠️ Developer Utilities (Open Source)
Examples include:
- Excel Merger Utility
- Workflow helpers
- ALM/DevOps scripts
- Shimmer UX extensions
👉 GitHub Profile:
https://github.com/spashikanti
🧭 Governance Frameworks for Architects (2026)
I publish enterprise governance assets to help organizations adopt Power Platform at scale.
All governance resources on my website were published in 2026, including:
🎓 Professional Certifications
- Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT): 2021–2022, 2022–2023
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (AZ‑204)
- Microsoft Certified: Power Platform App Maker Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- Professional Scrum Master (PSM‑I)
- Exam 488: SharePoint Server Core Solutions
🎥 Training, Speaking & Education
🎓 Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) — 2021–2023
Delivered structured technical training and supported developers transitioning into Power Platform, Azure, and M365 technologies.
🎤 Conference Participation
Participated in PPCC 2025 (Las Vegas) as a Power Platform Community Super User and Agent Hack participant, representing Microsoft’s global Power Platform community and contributing to the Guinness World Record hack attempt.
🎬 YouTube Technical Channel
YouTube Technical Channel and long-form videos to help developers understand Power Apps architecture, PCF development, and real-world solution patterns.
YouTube Activity Timeline
- 2023: Released my first technical video and first YouTube short
- 2024: Published a Power Apps video
- 2026+: Expanding into weekly architecture shorts focusing on pro‑code + low‑code fusion development
👉 https://www.youtube.com/@SunilPashikanti
👥 Mentorship & Community Service
- Support developers through forum mentorship
- Provide architectural guidance and solution design patterns
- Assist community members with complex Power Fx, data, UX, and workflow challenges
- Plan to expand mentoring via volunteer programs (PowerUp, user groups, etc.)
🗂 Contribution Timeline (Corrected & Verified)
2022
- Joined the Microsoft Power Platform Community (20 July 2022)
- Began answering technical questions and learning community structure
2023
- Continued forum engagement and technical mentorship
- Grew consistency in helping developers with complex issues
2024
- Earned Super User – Season 1
- Earned Super User – Season 2
- Achieved 40+ verified solutions & 736+ points by the end of the year
2025
- Earned Super User – Season 1
- Attended PPCC 2025 (Las Vegas) as a Super User
- Participated in the Agent Hack / Guinness attempt
2026
- Released PowerShimmer Ultra-Light PCF
- Published Enterprise Governance Checklist (2026 Edition)
- Published Zoned Governance Architecture Diagram
- Began publishing open-source utilities and tools on GitHub
- Surpassed 50+ verified solutions & 1000+ community reputation points
📬 Contact & Contribution Surfaces
- Website: https://sunilpashikanti.com
- Blog: https://sunilpashikanti.blogspot.com
- GitHub: https://github.com/spashikanti
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SunilPashikanti
- Community Profile: https://community.powerplatform.com/profile/?userid=8077d18b-7b47-ee11-be6d-6045bdebe084
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunil-kumar-pashikanti
🙏 Closing Statement
My mission is to elevate the global Power Platform community by sharing architectural knowledge, building open-source components, and empowering developers across all skill levels.
Thank you for reviewing my contributions as part of my Microsoft MVP nomination.