Diana Mivelli

Supercharging network operations at Microsoft with unified network intelligence

Learn how we're unifying our network telemetry and topology so our engineers can quickly pinpoint and respond to network outages in minutes.

Transforming IT support across Microsoft with the Employee Self-Service Agent

Learn how we're using the Employee Self Service Agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot to deliver localized, multi-lingual support to employees.

Our AI-in-IT story: What to expect at the 2026 Microsoft 365 Community Conference

Check out our Microsoft 365 Community Conference sessions on change management, AI adoption, and governance.

Reclaiming engineering time with AI in Azure DevOps at Microsoft

Learn how Microsoft Digital has embedded AI into Azure DevOps to gain efficiency and time savings for ADO users.

Mapping the Microsoft approach to accessibility in the world of AI

Learn how we embed accessibility into our AI tools and how we prioritize people and principles to make sure inclusion is a foundational value.

Picking the right Copilot for the job: Tips from our experience at Microsoft

Learn about several Microsoft 365 Copilot modules and agents and how our employees go about selecting the right one to use.

Powering data governance at Microsoft with Purview Unified Catalog

Learn how our marketing organization does data governance at scale across our data estate with Microsoft Purview Unified Catalog.

A one-hour solution: Scaling Microsoft Teams Rooms in small spaces

Transform small meeting spaces fast with Microsoft Teams Rooms Express Install.

Powering Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption with gamification

Gamification drives Microsoft 356 Copilot adoption-turning training into play, boosting engagement, productivity, and lasting impact.

Ai Workforce helps LayerX client save 570 hours of processing docs

Writesonic moves to Azure, increases enterprise revenue 10x

MediaTek boosts on-device AI speed by 50% using Phi models from Microsoft

IWG uses MS Fabric to gain real-time insights, boost fraud detection

Data Loss Prevention: From on-premises to cloud

Aquaculture feed producer uses MS Project to boost collaboration, gain efficiency

MS Project helps Danish skylight manufacturer unify data systems, remote employees while...

Building a Holistic Insider Risk Management Program: 5 elements that help companies have stronger...

I co-wrote this white paper.

Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey maker saves thousands of work hours using RPA functionality in...

UK-based Wesleyan upgrades finance system with Dynamics 365 Finance

Progressive harnesses power of fusion development to build "Cloudie"

MS Project helps Dutch indoor climate system provider streamline business processes

EY teams turn to Microsoft for automation solution that speeds up processes, saves money

EY teams build a VAT web application to increase efficiency, business value in tax return data

Action Apps empowers sports teams with apps, Power BI-run data platform

Membership organization acts quickly on changing data needs, adopts Power BI

Standard Bank uses AI, AutoML to retain clients, target customers, and staff branches

Eaton's Vehicle Group uses Dynamics 365 mixed reality to drive savings, efficiencies

T-Mobile adopts Power BI to transform reporting and support retail frontline

University of Washington Writing Center Remains Open During Pandemic

Non-profit organization for students uses Power Platform to expand its reach

The 21st Century Remote Workplace Handbook

This white paper details 10 best practices for a successful and productive virtual team. It’s targeted to enterprise clients looking to move to the work-from-home (WFH) model.

Recycling 101 - From tossin' it to bossin' it: A how-to guide

Educates Seattle residents on responsible sorting for recyclables and compostables.

Step-by-step instructional and training topics for Sitecore

I wrote training and how-to articles for internal marketers to create new sites in Sitecore following a site migration. (Samples available upon request.)

Movie theaters: 'Communal experience'

Re: "Dinner at a Movie: The sweet return of Seattle's beloved Cinerama - aka SIFFerama" : I enjoyed the repartee between Seattle Times film critic Moira Macdonald and food critic Bethany Jean Clement. It's a great reminder...

Champions, The Peanut Butter Falcon, and Campeones teach us to navigate tough moments

Young adults with intellectual disabilities don't often star on the big screen, which is why the trailer for Champions caught my eye.

Just Three Questions: Extended Sports Edition

I interviewed Khalif El-Salaam, decorated Ultimate athlete about his accomplishments and what they mean to him and the sport.

Día de los Muertos

I spoke with colleagues in Mexico to learn the history, customs, and traditions behind Día de los Muertos and how and why they celebrate.

Big Families, Togetherness, Karaoke, and Tattoos

In honor of Filipino American History Month, I spoke with two Filipina colleagues to learn what makes Filipino culture unique.

National Guide Dog Month

I detail the differences between guide and service dogs and share best practices for interacting with working dogs.

Just Three Questions

I created this column to spotlight colleagues. This edition focuses on one of the original member of the onboarding buddy program.

Weep Worthy: The Unfailing Onion

Celebrating Cilantro

The Banana Revisited

The Charms of Chervil

Healthy Snacks Threaten Oral Hygiene

Winsome Winter Pears

How to Preserve Gourds

Going Meatless? Balance Your Proteins

Content: How it can support or impair your DEI efforts

Covers a Confab presentation delving into how admissions departments aren't optimizing content to attract the students DEI efforts aim to entice.

Special Needs Animals

Special needs animals don't notice any difference.

PAWS Provides a Helping Flipper for Harbor Seal Pups

The Ultimate Bucket List for Canines and Their Owners

Cobber's Pet Supply

A neighborhood shop connects with animal lovers

Animal Heroes in Action

What does it take to be a superhero?

Spay Today, Gone Tomorrow

(Unwanted feral kittens, that is)

No Pet Left Behind

Make a plan to reunite following a natural disaster

Pets on Film

Movie reviews

Have Dog, Should Travel

The choice is no longer the dog OR the trip

Wolf Haven

Aiding wolves, wolf dogs, and coyotes for 35 years

Mutual Rescue: Tracy & Jack

She had to learn to walk again.

AHELP - A Group to Know

Palliative care for pets

Seal Sitters Protect Pups

How a volunteer network comes to the rescue

SAS Unveils Remodeling

Seattle Animal Shelter unveils new rooms

Cannabis Confusion - Marijuana Policy Staggers Toward a New Normal

Marijuana policy staggers toward a new normal The march toward marijuana legalization in America is a misnomer. It's more like an intoxicated ramble.

Intoxicating Practice: UF Law Grads Team Up to Defend Northwest Winery, Find Spirited Perks

"The disputes in Washington remind me of what was happening in Napa and Sonoma in the '90s."