About Nate Chamberlain

4x Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional)
MCT (Microsoft Certified Trainer)
Microsoft 365 Certified (multiple levels and topics)
CompTIA CTT+ (Certified Technical Trainer)
Microsoft Service Adoption Specialist
Author (See books)
Owner, NateChamberlain.com & NateTheTrainer.com
Docent, Kansas City Zoo

Summary

An award-winning, certified technical content creator, product marketer, and trainer who specializes in the administration, governance, and adoption of Microsoft 365 (M365) apps and services. Background as an IT professional in business analysis and systems administration roles across several industries. Author of seven M365-related books including M365 certification exam guides. Regular blogger at NateChamberlain.com (300+ posts with over 2 million views) and a frequent presenter at user groups and conferences.

Certified in a variety of subject matter areas including M365 Enterprise Administrator Expert, Microsoft Power Platform App Maker Associate, Microsoft Teams Administrator Associate, two technical trainer certifications (MCT and CTT+), and Azure Fundamentals.

A curious and self-motivated professional whose primary drivers include knowledge-sharing, building community, and enhancing productivity through utilization of technology.

Awards, acknowledgements, and certifications

Upcoming engagements

Previous engagements

DateEventSession/Role
May 2023The #ShiftShow PodcastEpisode 28 – M365 Productivity Tips with Nate Chamberlain
Dec 2022Imagine Cup Epic ChallengeJudge
10/13/2022North American Collaboration SummitUnderstanding file permissions across SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams
9/30/2022365 EduCon ChicagoHow well do you know the Office desktop apps? 70 min of tips & ideas to wow your co-workers
9/29/2022365 EduCon ChicagoHow (and when) to use calculated and lookup column types in lists
9/28/2022365 EduCon ChicagoGoodbye, TwoNote: A OneNote refresher
9/27/2022365 EduCon ChicagoBuild the intranet of the future using SharePoint Online (half-day workshop)
9/26/2022365 EduCon ChicagoUnboxing Microsoft 365: Make the most of your productivity toolbox (full-day workshop)
8/31/2022Collab365 Solutions Day“Automate a weekly reminder of upcoming due dates for your team using Power Automate” and “Creating a document archival process with SharePoint and Power Automate”
6/9/2022Microsoft Build Productivity & Collaboration After Party Kansas CityCo-host
5/13/2022365 EduCon Seattle“How well do you know the Office desktop apps? 70 min of tips & ideas to wow your co-workers”
5/12/2022365 EduCon Seattle“Goodbye, TwoNote – A OneNote refresher and prep for the return to a single app” & Ask the Experts
5/11/2022365 EduCon Seattle“How (and when) to use calculated and lookup column types in lists” & Ask the Experts
May 2022Imagine Cup JuniorJudge
4/29/2022Minnesota M365 User Group Virtual Workshop Day“How to build automated approval processes utilizing Power Automate with Teams”
4/21/2022Baltimore SharePoint User Group“Intro to the ‘Visualize the list’ Power BI feature for SharePoint lists”
2/14/2022Kansas City M365 User Group“Next generation OneNote: Two become one”
1/18/2022Collab365 Solutions Day“Craft Rich Power BI Dashboards With Your SharePoint List Data”
Dec 2021Imagine Cup Epic ChallengeJudge
10/11/2021Festive Tech Calendar“Day 23 – Musical M365: Microsoft pros performing Wintertime favorites with Nate Chamberlain”
10/11/2021MKE Power Platform User Group“Introduction to the new ‘Visualize the list’ Power BI capability for lists”
9/15/2021Wisconsin SharePoint User Group“All you need to know about Microsoft Lists”
June 2021Imagine Cup Junior 2021Judge
5/13/2021SharePoint User Group of DC“Getting Teams certified: My prep for the MS-700 and the exam guide that followed”
3/16/2021Collab365 GlobalCon #5“Up your email game: How to improve and maximize your usage of Outlook”
2/5/2021SharePoint Fest Virtual“Introduction to Power BI: Data visualization and reporting”
1/26/2021Collab365 GlobalCon #5“OneNote in 15 minutes”
1/26/2021Collab365 GlobalCon #5“OneNote for Windows 10 in 15 minutes”
1/26/2021Collab365 GlobalCon #5“How to use Microsoft Teams keyboard shortcuts and commands “
11/10/2020Collab365 GlobalCon #4“Graphic design for the non-graphic designer on a budget”
11/10/2020Collab365 GlobalCon #4“How to use the SharePoint Calculated Column – A Sampler”
10/20/2020Collab365 GlobalCon #4“Shifts happens: Using Microsoft Teams Shifts for scheduling and requests”
10/20/2020Collab365 GlobalCon #4“How to transform your messy CSV exports into flashy Power BI dashboards in 15 minutes”
10/15/2020Baltimore SharePoint User GroupGuest Speaker
9/8/2020Collab365 GlobalCon #3“An introduction to: OneNote
3/3/2020Collab365 GlobalCon #1“You’re the one, OneNote!”
2/10/2020Kansas City O365 User GroupAsk the Experts Panel
2/1/2020M365 Saturday St. Louis“You’re the one, OneNote!”
2/1/2020M365 Saturday St. Louis“Project management on a dime: Out-of-the-box SharePoint tools for your PM needs”
10/19/2019SharePoint Saturday Kansas City“You’re the one, OneNote! How to be more productive with OneNote”
9/21/2019SharePoint Saturday Pittsburgh“Rise of the Advocates: Building and leading governance and champions groups”
9/21/2019SharePoint Saturday Pittsburgh“OneDrive 101: Welcome to OneDrive for Business”
8/23/2019SharePoint Fest Seattle“You’re the one, OneNote!”
8/22/2019SharePoint Fest Seattle“SharePoint Wizardry for Content Management, Archiving, & Retention”
8/21/2019SharePoint Fest Seattle“Building the Intranet of the Future: Using SharePoint to Empower Collaboration”
8/3/2019SharePoint Saturday Omaha“SharePoint Wizardry for Content Management, Archiving, & Retention”
8/3/2019SharePoint Saturday OmahaKeynote: “Rise of the Advocates: Building and leading governance and champions groups”
4/18/2019Baltimore SharePoint User Group“SharePoint Wizardry for Content Management, Archiving, & Retention”
3/17/2019MVP Global SummitAttendee
3/14/2019North American Collaboration Summit“SharePoint Wizardry for Content Management, Archiving, & Retention”
2/11/2019Kansas City Office 365 User Group“You’re the one, OneNote! How to be more productive with OneNote”
1/19/2019SharePoint Saturday, St. Louis“Building the Intranet of the Future: Using SharePoint to Empower Collaboration”
1/14/2019Kansas City Office 365 User Group“The ABCs of SharePoint: 26 ways SharePoint can enhance your digital workplace”
Table of Nate’s recent conference and user group engagements

Podcast appearances

Articles