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The Story of an Accidental MVP

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kimsanchez
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Mar 03, 2026

How do you become a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) without even knowing the program exists? In this guest post, Visio expert Scott Helmers recounts how a deep dive into the Visio object model—sparked by building a data-driven process-mapping add-in—turned into years of community teaching, conference speaking, and direct connection with the product team. Along the way, he shares what has changed in the MVP program and what aspiring nominees should focus on today.

By Guest Blogger Scott Helmers  How I Became a Microsoft MVP by Accident  In the early 2000s I was part of a team of three people who were designing a new, data-focused style of business process ...
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SavioFerraz
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Mar 04, 2026

I continue writing for the Edurocks Community of Microsoft Educators in Brazil, I continue producing high-quality material for schools for MOS certification on Pulsefy.com, I continue giving lectures all over Brazil, I continue to be constantly recognized as a Technical Specialist in Minecraft Education, as a Community Manager for a GEG in my city, and applying Microsoft tools with my new company Amig.IA, my time will come!