News: James Mounsey Moran Awarded Microsoft MVP for Data Platform

Article Feb 3, 2026

Trustmarque is proud to announce that James Mounsey-Moran has been awarded the prestigious Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award for Data Platform, one of the highest honours Microsoft grants to technical leaders worldwide. This recognition follows a rigorous review process stretching back to November and reflects the scale, consistency, and impact of James’s contributions across the Microsoft community.

The MVP award is not simply a measure of technical skill; it recognises individuals who shape the Microsoft ecosystem through knowledge sharing, community leadership, and real world innovation. James has demonstrated all of this through his writing, speaking, mentoring, and product development, most notably through Prism, the UK based platform he created that has transformed how organisations understand and adopt Microsoft technology.

Prism is a standout example of James’s product mindset and his ability to turn complex capability into something accessible and genuinely valuable. Built initially in his own time, Prism brings together Microsoft 365, Power BI, Azure, Copilot, and security insights into a single, intuitive experience. It helps UK organisations understand their Microsoft estate, identify opportunities for optimisation, and make informed decisions based on clear, actionable data. What makes Prism so significant is that it was shaped directly by the community. Every feature was refined through real user feedback, what people needed, what they struggled with, and how they wanted to work.

Today, Prism is helping customers across the UK accelerate adoption, improve governance, and unlock value from their Microsoft investments far more quickly than traditional approaches allow. It reduces complexity, surfaces insights that would otherwise remain hidden, and empowers teams to make confident, data driven decisions. James enabled this by bridging the gap between deep technical knowledge and human centred design, translating the full breadth of Microsoft capability into a product that delivers immediate, tangible benefits.

Beyond Prism, James’s influence spans the wider Microsoft community. His blogs, LinkedIn content, and webinars have been viewed hundreds of thousands of times, helping people solve challenges, learn new skills, and adopt new ways of working. He has spoken at major events including Fusion Live, the Public Sector Cyber Security Conference, the Emergency Services Tech Show, and Power Platform community calls. He also brings technology to life for children, introducing AI and Microsoft tools through games and hands on exploration. His work consistently empowers others to build, experiment, and grow.

For customers, James’s MVP status is a powerful signal of trust and capability. It means they are working with someone recognised by Microsoft as being at the forefront of Data Platform innovation. It strengthens confidence that the services we deliver, whether in Power BI, automation, governance, or Microsoft 365 adoption, are shaped by leaders who understand not only the technology, but how organisations use it and how to turn data into meaningful outcomes.

“Being recognised as a Microsoft MVP is honestly amazing, and I’m incredibly proud to become part of this wider family of brilliant individuals some of whom are genuinely legendary.

I’ve been working with Microsoft technology for as long as I can remember, and it really does feel like everything has come together. I’ve always cared about helping people get real value from the technology they already have, whether that’s visualising data to support better decisions or encouraging new ideas and ways of thinking.

Prism started life in Power BI, built alongside the community. The opportunity to give back, explore new ideas with an even stronger platform than before, and collaborate more closely with Microsoft, fellow MVPs, and the wider community is genuinely exciting.

Really looking forward to the year ahead.”

James Mounsey-Moran

For Trustmarque, this milestone elevates our position as a leading Microsoft partner. Having an MVP within our organisation deepens our alignment with Microsoft, enhances our credibility, and strengthens the services we provide. It reflects our commitment to nurturing talent that not only excels technically, but also contributes to the wider community and drives innovation that benefits customers directly.

James’s journey, from setting up his school’s first Windows machine, to building Prism, to becoming an MVP, reflects a lifelong dedication to learning, sharing, and inspiring others. His new status marks the next chapter in that journey, and it will continue to benefit our customers, our community, and our company.