Matt Beard is a 5x Microsoft Business Applications MVP, full stack developer, and long-time advocate of the Power Platform. With deep experience across Dynamics 365, Power Apps, and Dataverse, Matt has delivered multiple commercial ISV products and a wide portfolio of PCF controls including one of the first ever approved for AppSource.

Beyond his technical work, Matt is a passionate community leader. He runs the Scottish Summit, one of the largest Microsoft tech events in Europe, as well as the national D365PPUG events, helping to bring professionals together to learn, collaborate, and innovate.

Known for his practical, developer-first mindset and clear communication style, Matt regularly speaks at user groups and conferences across the UK and beyond. Whether he's exploring pro-code extensibility or low-code governance, his sessions aim to share real-world insight, challenge assumptions, and spark discussion.

Why Choose Data8?

Data8 is a leading provider of advanced data quality and validation solutions. We deliver powerful tools for data cleansing, address verification, and business intelligence—engineered to integrate seamlessly with websites, CRM platforms, and eCommerce systems.

By combining real-time validation with our comprehensive data cleansing suite and our innovative de-duplication engine, Duplicare, you can eliminate all traces of dirty data and unlock the full value of a unified, single customer view. Our business insight and data provenance tools further enrich this view, providing real-time analytics and actionable intelligence across your organisation.

Our technology empowers teams to understand, trust, and maximise their data—driving compliance, optimising marketing ROI, and accelerating sales performance through more accurate and reliable decision-making.