The End of Integration Hell: How MCP Is Changing Everything | Calum Simpson

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Calum Simpson, SSW Solution Architect, delivers a deep-dive session on the transformative power of MCP (Model Context Protocol) and how it redefines software integration. In this talk, Calum walks through the evolution from brittle, hard-coded API connections to plug-and-play AI-enabled integrations via MCP. He introduces powerful tooling like Cloud Code, GitHub MCP, and the game-changing “TeloScript” custom host.

00:00 | Introduction: Welcome to “Beyond the API”
01:15 | What is a VP of AI? Calum’s Role at SSW
03:27 | Why AI Matters: Work Smarter, Not Harder
07:11 | From Text Agents to Function Calling
09:53 | Evolution of Agents: Custom GPTs & MCP
13:28 | MCP Explained: Host, Client & Server Roles
22:26 | Integration Hell to Integration Heaven with MCP
31:15 | Real Use Cases: Dev Tasks, GitHub, Databases, Cloud
38:00 | Non-Dev Use Cases: Scrum Mastering & Beyond
47:02 | Demo: Auto-Import PBIs from Spec Reviews
55:24 | TeloScript: Building a Custom MCP Host
1:40:00 | Q and A

He also explores non-development use cases such as Scrum mastering, content creation, and even dynamic project booking. Whether you’re a developer, product manager, or AI enthusiast, this session will give you a new lens on how to simplify workflows and unlock AI’s full potential.

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About the speakers

Calum Simpson

Calum is a distinguished enterprise software consultant specialising in Microsoft technologies, including Azure, SharePoint, Dynamics 365/Power Platform, and C# .NET. He also brings a strong proficiency in both Angular and React to his diverse skill set.

Boasting over a decade of experience, Calum has successfully spearheaded web projects across a spectrum of environments, from agile two-person startups to some of the most prominent corporations in Australia.

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