Adam Cogan

SSW Chief Architect

Adam-Cogan

ABOUT ME

Adam Cogan is the Chief Architect at SSW, a Microsoft Certified Gold Partner specializing in custom .NET, SharePoint, Business Intelligence, and CRM solutions. At SSW, Adam has been developing custom solutions for businesses across a range of industries such as Government, engineering, banking, insurance and manufacturing since 1990 for clients such as Microsoft, Worley Parsons and Aurecon.

MY VIDEOS ON SSW TV

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Why No One Can Agree on the “New” Button? | Adam Cogan

Struggling to juggle a hotfix while mid-feature without losing your flow?

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Do you know how to optimize database costs by query | Adam Cogan | SSW Rules

Ever wonder why a meeting was moved or cancelled? Adam Cogan explains the “Secret Ingredient” to professional scheduling: always include a version history and reason for change at the top of your appointments. Improve clarity, keep a record of changes, and hold participants accountable with this simple SSW Rule.

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Do you explain why you’ve deleted or updated an appointment? | Adam Cogan | SSW Rules

Ever wonder why a meeting was moved or cancelled? Adam Cogan explains the “Secret Ingredient” to professional scheduling: always include a version history and reason for change at the top of your appointments. Improve clarity, keep a record of changes, and hold participants accountable with this simple SSW Rule.

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Chat first before changing others’ code | Adam Cogan

Changing someone else’s code? Don’t just dive in! Adam explains why it’s important to check the source history and talk to the original developer before making changes. A quick chat can save headaches and keep everyone on the same page. Perfect advice for devs working in teams!

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From Copilot to the Garden of Eden | Adam Cogan | SSW User Group

Adam walks through the journey from ChatGPT and Copilot to agentic tools, grounded AI systems, AI-powered reporting, smarter phone workflows, and personal assistants.

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White space – Tips for recording demo | Adam Cogan

Awkward pauses can ruin an otherwise good presentation. In this video, Adam shares a simple tip to handle white space during demos and recordings. By telling your audience what’s about to happen, you avoid silence, cut out useless fillers, and sound more confident. Perfect for product demos, meetings, or presentations on any stage.