- Project Lead Chase Olson
- Client Celestica
- Date Aug 2024 - Sep 2024
- Coffee Consumed 170 Cups
Led the successful migration of on-premises SharePoint to SharePoint Online, enhancing collaboration, accessibility, and security for a client.
- Migration Planning and Assessment: Assessed the existing on-prem SharePoint environment, identifying site structures, document libraries, and workflows for migration. Developed a detailed plan with timelines and risk mitigation strategies.
- Data Cleanup and Preparation: Collaborated with stakeholders to clean and organize content, eliminating redundant files. Ensured proper tagging and classification to streamline migration and improve post-migration content management.
- Tool Selection and Execution: Selected tools such as SharePoint Migration Tool (SPMT) and third-party solutions to ensure seamless migration. Migrated content, document libraries, and metadata while maintaining data integrity and minimizing disruption.
- Custom Workflows and Applications: Worked with teams to migrate custom workflows, applications, and features. Rebuilt or adapted workflows for compatibility with SharePoint Online, ensuring continued functionality.
- Security and Compliance: Ensured the migration met security and compliance standards, leveraging SharePoint Online’s enhanced features like DLP, encryption, and access control. Implemented role-based permissions to protect sensitive data.
- Post-Migration Testing and Validation: Conducted testing to validate data, permissions, and workflows were correctly migrated. Addressed discrepancies and ensured a smooth user experience.
- User Training and Support: Provided training and documentation to educate employees on SharePoint Online, new collaboration tools, and best practices. Offered ongoing support to ensure a smooth transition.
- Improved Collaboration and Productivity: Enhanced collaboration by enabling remote access to SharePoint from any device. Integrated SharePoint Online with Microsoft 365 apps like Teams and OneDrive to boost productivity.