Russ Rimmerman

Principal Cloud Solution Architect · Microsoft

I'm a Principal Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft with over 30 years of experience across a wide range of information technology domains. As a Power Platform expert, I design, develop, and implement innovative solutions tailored to each client's unique needs using low-code tools like Copilot Studio, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Azure Logic Apps.

My mission is to empower clients to optimize their business processes through low-code development — helping them achieve more with less and improve their outcomes through increased efficiency and productivity. I have a strong track record of leading successful projects, collaborating across cross-functional teams, and delivering high-quality solutions that exceed customer expectations.

I've co-authored two Microsoft Press e-books in the Endpoint Management space, sharing insights and best practices with the wider community. This site is where I continue that — sharing what I'm learning and the projects I build along the way. I'm passionate about making a positive difference in my clients' businesses through the power of Microsoft's cutting-edge technologies.

Experience

16+ years at Microsoft

  1. Principal Cloud Solution Architect — Power Platform

    Microsoft · Jul 2022 – Present

    Houston, TX · Remote

    Design, develop, and implement innovative low-code solutions on the Microsoft Power Platform and Azure. Lead successful projects, collaborate across cross-functional teams, and help clients optimize business processes to achieve more with less.

  2. Senior Customer Engineer (Premier Field Engineer)

    Microsoft · Jun 2012 – Jun 2022

    Houston, TX · Hybrid

    Specialized in Microsoft Endpoint Manager and Power Platform technologies, delivering high-impact engagements, training, health checks, risk assessments, and supportability reviews to customers across every vertical.

  3. Senior Technical Account Manager

    Microsoft · Jun 2010 – Jun 2012

    Greater Houston · Hybrid

    Connected customers directly to Microsoft product groups and expertise, deploying and supporting cutting-edge solutions while building strong relationships and driving successful outcomes.

What I work with

  • Microsoft Power Platform
  • Power Apps & Power Automate
  • Copilot Studio
  • Azure Logic Apps
  • Low-Code / No-Code Development
  • Business Process Automation
  • Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune)
  • Azure Cloud Architecture
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