About the Authors

Liam Cleary has been deeply immersed in computer training, programming, and cybersecurity, discovering his passion for these fields early in his career. His professional journey led him to work extensively within core infrastructure and security services. He founded SharePlicity, a consultancy specializing in Microsoft 365 and Azure technologies, where he spearheads efforts to enhance collaboration, document management, and business process automation and implements robust security controls. A Microsoft MVP Alumni with 17 years of recognition and a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Liam excels in architecture, security, and bridging the gap to software development. His recent focus has been on security within Microsoft 365, Azure, and related platforms. As an educator, Liam develops online courses for platforms like Pluralsight, LinkedIn Learning, Cloud Academy, and Cybrary IT and teaches Microsoft Certification courses for Opsgility and Microsoft. Beyond professional pursuits, Liam is actively involved in community events, from user groups to conferences, sharing knowledge, coding with his kids, and engaging in various outdoor adventures.