Unlock Innovative
Business Solutions

We empower teams to do their best work and create Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 solutions that really matter to people and business.

Let's create together

We are on a mission to reimagine business application design by making it more collaborative, innovative, and user-focused. By combining the power of design thinking with the Microsoft Power Platform, we help teams create solutions that drive measurable business results and meaningful user impact.

We bridge the gap between IT, business, and users to unlock the full potential of the Power Platform. By addressing IT concerns, aligning with strategic goals, and designing for real user needs, we create solutions that drive business success, without the roadblocks.

Design Thinking Meets Power Platform

Our design-led services foster seamless collaboration and innovative solutions, empowering your business and its people through technology.

Power Platform Enablement

Unlock the potential of the Power Platform with our enablement services. Establish a sustainable and scalable Power Platform to enable business teams to create their own solutions.

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Solution
Design

Enable human-centric problem-solving and bring your ideas to life with our expert-led collaborative workshops and Power Platform solution design services. Set your next business application project up for success.

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Design & Facilitation
Training

Give your people the skills and tools to lead collaborative, human-centric design workshops with our interactive, online coaching program. Learn how to balance the needs of people, the possibilities of technology and the requirements to business success.

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Hi, I'm Hamish

Hamish Sheild

Founder

A business applications consultant & coach with a passion for human-centered design and innovation.

As the founder of AppRising, I'm dedicated to reimagining the way business applications are designed and built. My superpower is bridging the gap between IT and business teams through the facilitation of workshops and collaborative design. I firmly believe in the power of low-code platforms like Power Platform and Microsoft Dynamics 365, and I'm on a mission to empower organisations to create user-centric applications that drive measurable business outcomes.

I'm a seasoned consultant and leader with over 15 years of experience in the Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform space. I've helped clients across a range of industries in both New Zealand and the UK deliver successful software projects that have transformed their business.

As a Microsoft MVP, I'm dedicated to sharing my expertise with others and supporting the Dynamics 365 and Power Platform communities. You can find me on LinkedIn, where I'm always happy to chat and share insights with fellow professionals.

When I'm not busy doing that, I'll be out on the water, wing foiling.