Garrett McFarlane

About Garrett McFarlane

I am a Microsoft 365 and Enterprise Automation leader specializing in SharePoint, Power Platform, AI integration, and large-scale content management solutions within complex enterprise environments.As Manager of SharePoint Applications at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, I oversee multi-farm SharePoint ecosystems (on-prem and cloud) and lead the architecture, governance, and modernization of Microsoft 365 platforms including SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, Power Platform, and Azure. My focus is on building secure, scalable, and intelligent digital workplaces that improve operational efficiency and reduce manual workload across the organization.With 8+ years of hands-on experience managing large-scale SharePoint environments and enterprise automation initiatives, I design and deliver solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, AI Builder, and Microsoft Copilot to automate document processing, optimize workflows, and enable data-driven decision making. I have led initiatives involving high-volume document libraries (hundreds of thousands to millions of records), OCR/AI extraction, and intelligent search experiences tailored for business-critical operations.My expertise spans:SharePoint Architecture (Online & On-Prem 2007–2019)Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Dataverse)Microsoft Copilot & AI-driven automationAzure integrations, app registrations, and security governanceEnterprise content management & document automationCompliance, governance, and secure platform administrationSQL Server, API integrations, and workflow orchestrationI am particularly focused on integrating AI into enterprise knowledge systems—leveraging Copilot, Azure OpenAI, and intelligent automation to enhance search, summarize large document sets, and provide scalable internal support solutions.My approach blends technical architecture, governance, and innovation, ensuring that enterprise platforms are not only stable and secure, but also future-ready and AI-enabled. I thrive at the intersection of automation, AI, and Microsoft 365 strategy, translating complex business needs into scalable, intelligent solutions.

Experience

1. Manager Sharepoint Applications

   Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.

   Sep 2015 — Present · Miami, FL, US

   Manage Office 365,Teams, OneDrive and Azure. Build custom applications in PowerApps, Power Automate, Build and Maintain Power BI. PowerShell Automation and Dashboard. SharePoint 2010 to 2019 Management and maintain Synchronization across 17 farms.

Education

• Barry University

  BS, Computer Science

  1995 — 2000

Skills

• Software Development
• Active Directory
• Windows Server
• System Deployment
• Servers
• Business Intelligence
• Web Development
• C#
• .net
• Windows
• Ssrs
• Disaster Recovery
• Vb.net
• Vmware Esx
• Ssis
• Computer Hardware
• Xml
• Database Design
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Microsoft Technologies
• Sql
• Asp.net
• Sharepoint
• Usability
• Agile Methodologies
• Databases
• IT Service Management
• Css
• Database Administration
• T-Sql
• Citrix
• Windows 7
• Powershell
• Visual Studio
• Microsoft Exchange
• System Administration
• Operating Systems
• Html
• Vmware
• Server Architecture