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title: "Meet Nicki Borell – Microsoft's MVP (Most Valuable Professional)"
url: https://lookeen.com/blog/meet-nicki-borell-microsoft-s-mvp-most-valuable-professional
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description: "Nicki Borell is Microsoft's Most Valuable Professional. What does he like to do most in his free time? Click here for the interview!"
author: "Froher Yosofy"
published: 2022-06-15T14:02:23+00:00
modified: 2026-11-11T04:20:32+00:00
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# Meet Nicki Borell – Microsoft's MVP (Most Valuable Professional)

The Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) Award is the highest honor that can be awarded annually by Microsoft since 1995. Nominees impress with their high level of technical expertise, which they document in their contributions (presentations, books, blog posts). In doing so, they make a significant contribution to the community for Microsoft. “Without such an incredibly valuable and dedicated group of people working with us, we could not be successful” – Brian Harry, Microsoft Corporate Vice President. The individual MVPs form a global community from over 90 countries/regions. I am very pleased to introduce you today to the MVP award winner **Nicki Borell**.

![Nicki Borell MVP](https://lookeen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Nicki-Borell600x600.jpg)

## Who is Nicki Borell?

Nicki Borell has been successfully active in the IT industry since 2003. His work environments include both SMEs and enterprise environments, as well as the field of government data management.

As a freelance author, trainer, and consultant, his focus lies on the Microsoft technology stack. Since 2011, Nicki Borell has been active as a co-founder of the Experts Inside team in the areas of SharePoint, Office 365, and Microsoft Azure. His fields of activity range from technical consulting and project management to strategic advisory services. Nicki Borell is a professional member of the German Speaker Association e.V., a Microsoft-certified IT Professional, Regional Director, and MVP for Office Apps & Services.

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## Interview with Nicki Borell – Part 1

**When you are not working in your role as an MVP, what do you do professionally?**

Since I co-founded the company Experts Inside in 2011, I have been working as a consultant specializing in strategy and solution advisory. Our focus is on the Microsoft technology stack. In recent years, I have also published a few books. These are technical books on the topics of Industry 4.0 and sales techniques in the IT industry. In 2019, my first thriller was released: [“Complicated Situations. If you’re stuck, ask Jo.”](https://www.amazon.de/Komplizierte-Situationen-Kommst-nicht-weiter/dp/3749782148), which also deals with IT topics and hacking.

**Since when have you been an MVP?**

I received my first award in 2013. Back then, it was for SharePoint.

**What goals do you pursue with your homepage or blog (if you have one)?**

I use my blog to write about current technical topics. The focus is on Microsoft 365, Office 365, Azure, Collaboration, and Security & Compliance. [My personal website](https://www.nickiborell.com/) describes what I do and contains links to my books, social media platforms like Twitter, and further details about my areas of focus. The [Experts Inside](https://www.expertsinside.com/) website is the homepage of our company. It provides details on what we offer and information about my colleagues.

**Who do you follow to stay up to date on Microsoft?**

The speed at which IT is currently evolving is breathtaking. I actually don’t follow specific people, but rather topics. That way, you stay well-informed via LinkedIn and Twitter. Additionally, as MVPs, we have calls with Microsoft’s product groups several times a month. Conferences and meetups are also picking up again recently. There, you meet colleagues, exchange ideas, and I listen to presentations.

**What does an MVP like to do most in their free time?**

This MVP here is, for example, a passionate mountain biker, and I am working on my second novel.

**Thank you very much, Mr. Borell, for this exciting insight into the life and work of an MVP! I look forward to Part 2.**

## Meet Nicki Borell on Social Media

[Twitter](https://x.com/nickiborell)

[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/BlogSharePointTalk)

[LinkedIn](http://linkedin.com/in/nicki-borell)