Jonathon Silva

Jonathon Silva is a Trainer for Pragmatic Works, specializing in the Power Platform. He graduated from James Madison University in 2011, has a master’s degree in Education, and comes with 9 years of teaching experience in high school economics and history. Jonathon has consistently been recognized as a top educator in the field of history and leader in curriculum development. His primary focus is helping our customers learn the ins and outs of Power Apps and Power BI.

SharePoint, Power Automate, Power Automate Tips, SharePoint Updates

Using Power Automate to Send an Email and Teams Message for a Selected Item in SharePoint

Jonathon Silva walks through how to use Power Automate to send an email and a Teams message when a user selects an item in a [...]

Jonathon Silva

Jonathon Silva July 17, 2025

Copilot, Copilot Studio

What is Copilot Studio? (Create Custom AI Chatbots)

In this video, Jonathan Silva from Pragmatic Works introduces the newly updated Co-pilot Studio (formerly known as Power [...]

Jonathon Silva

Jonathon Silva November 11, 2024

Copilot, Copilot Studio

Copilot Studio 101 - What Are Topics?

In this tutorial, Jonathan Silva from Pragmatic Works delves into the intricacies of how topics work within Copilot Studio, [...]

Jonathon Silva

Jonathon Silva September 30, 2024

SharePoint, Power Automate, Microsoft Forms

Save multiple attachments and files from Microsoft Forms to a SharePoint list with Power Automate

In this tutorial, Jonathan Silva from Pragmatic Works walks you through the process of saving multiple attachments from [...]

Jonathon Silva

Jonathon Silva September 13, 2024

SharePoint, Power Automate, Microsoft Forms

Save a Single Microsoft Form Attachment to a SharePoint list with Power Automate

In this tutorial, Jonathan Silva from Pragmatic Works walks you through the process of saving a single attachment from a [...]

Jonathon Silva

Jonathon Silva September 6, 2024

SharePoint, Data Flows, Power Automate, Microsoft Teams Integration

Automating Notifications with Power Automate: A Pragmatic Guide

In the constantly evolving world of workplace automation, staying ahead with efficient tools and workflows is essential. [...]

Jonathon Silva

Jonathon Silva April 30, 2024

SharePoint, Metadata, Data Presentation

Introduction to Managed Metadata in SharePoint

In a recent instructional video, Jonathon Silva of Pragmatic Works delves into the intricacies of using managed metadata [...]

Jonathon Silva

Jonathon Silva April 26, 2024

Productivity Tips, Universal Design, Microsoft Word

Introduction to Adding Checkboxes in Word

Jonathan Silva, a trainer at Pragmatic Works, starts the video by addressing a common need among Microsoft Word users: the [...]

Jonathon Silva

Jonathon Silva March 7, 2024

SharePoint, Power BI, Power Query, Business Intelligence, Data Integration, Data Reporting, Tips

Accessing a Single File in SharePoint with Power BI

Jonathan Silva from Pragmatic Works presents an efficient method for accessing a single file in SharePoint for use in Power [...]

Jonathon Silva

Jonathon Silva February 8, 2024

SharePoint, Power Automate, Bulk Record Updating

Efficient Bulk Record Updating in SharePoint with Power Automate

In a detailed tutorial, Jonathan Silva explains how to perform bulk updates of records in a SharePoint list using Power [...]

Jonathon Silva

Jonathon Silva February 6, 2024

SharePoint, Power BI

Embedding a Power BI Report in SharePoint

In this video, Jonathan Silva from Pragmatic Works demonstrates the straightforward process of embedding a Power BI report [...]

Jonathon Silva

Jonathon Silva January 31, 2024

Mastering formatDateTime in Power Automate

Mastering formatDateTime in Power Automate

In a recent video tutorial, Jonathan Silva from Pragmatic Works dives into the intricacies of working with the [...]

Jonathon Silva

Jonathon Silva January 23, 2024

Basic HTTP Request with Power Automate

Power Automate, HTTPS Request, Copilot Designer, Microsoft Teams Integration, API Integration

How to: Basic HTTP Request with Power Automate

Introduction Jonathan Silva takes us on a journey into the world of Power Automate, focusing on the simplicity of performing [...]

Jonathon Silva

Jonathon Silva December 19, 2023

SharePoint

How to Create a SharePoint Alert

In this tutorial, Jonathan Silva demonstrates how to create SharePoint alerts to stay informed about document library [...]

Jonathon Silva

Jonathon Silva October 26, 2023

How to Copy and Paste in Power Automate

Jonathan Silva from Pragmatic Works demonstrates how to easily copy and paste both content and actions within Microsoft [...]

Jonathon Silva

Jonathon Silva October 25, 2023

To approve or reject, that is the question!

In Episode 4 of my Power Automate Basics Series, I am focusing on Approvals. Approvals are some of the most used actions [...]

Jonathon Silva

Jonathon Silva June 8, 2022

Take Control over your flow in Power Automate!

For the third part of my Power Automate Basics Series, I wanted to dive into the most common Controls used in Power Automate [...]

Jonathon Silva

Jonathon Silva May 23, 2022

Understanding Power Automate Triggers – Which should we use and when?

Part of my new Power Automate Basics Series, Episode 2 is all about using and understanding flow triggers in Power Automate. [...]

Jonathon Silva

Jonathon Silva May 13, 2022

Power Automate Templates- The starting point for all flow designers

Are you just starting on your Power Automate journey? Have no fear! I have just started a new YouTube series called Power [...]

Jonathon Silva

Jonathon Silva May 11, 2022

Power BI, Power BI Monthly Digest, Power BI Updates

Power BI Monthly Digest (December 2021)

Jonathon Silva

Jonathon Silva December 20, 2021

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