Chatting with Business Development Manager Microsoft at HanseVision, Microsoft MVP Copilot & M365, Corporate Influencer, Viva Explorer, Speaker, Governance Pro- Ragnar Heil from Germany- Meet Ragnar Heil, a global voice in the Microsoft ecosystem and the current Business Development Manager for Microsoft technologies at HanseVision, a Bechtle company. With a tech journey spanning over 26 years, Ragnar brings unmatched expertise in M365, SharePoint, AI & Copilot, Digital Governance, and Employee Experience platforms like Microsoft Viva.
His career has evolved across multiple roles—developer, infrastructure architect, consultant, trainer, project manager, and regional director—making him a dynamic force in digital transformation and cloud adoption. At HanseVision, he now drives customer success with a strong focus on AI, governance, and modern workplace strategies.
Ragnar is not only a Microsoft MVP in Copilot & M365, but also a pioneer of the “Working Out Loud” community in Germany, advocating for openness, learning, and collaboration in digital workspaces.
His specialties include:
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Deep hands-on knowledge of Microsoft 365 E5 (SharePoint, Teams, Viva, Power Platform, Copilot, Security & Compliance)
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Expertise in Quest solutions (Migration, Governance, GDPR, Backup, Reporting)
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Strong focus on change management and organizational development, with certifications like Prosci and ADKAR
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Tech fluency in Power BI, SQL, Python, .NET, HTML, XML, and more
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Creator at heart – passionate about live video, podcasting, and tech blogging
Beyond tech, Ragnar plays an active civic role as an Ortsbeirat (local council member) in Felsberg and serves as a senate member of the German Sociological Association, blending his interest in governance, community, and social impact.
Join us as we explore Ragnar’s journey through enterprise tech, modern work culture, and how AI is transforming the Microsoft landscape.
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My words about Chatting With Ragnar Heil-
Ragnar Heil said about his work and answered some of my questions, it was great chat.
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