Why buyers trust Scott Hay
Enterprise technology experience, including Microsoft and Amazon.
Microsoft Copilot curriculum delivered in live training environments, plus Azure AI, Power BI, and Power Platform.
Featured by a third-party training brand for a fireside chat on Copilot, prompting, productivity, and AI security.
Background
Scott Hay brings over 30 years of enterprise technology experience from program management, product management, and business analysis roles at Microsoft and Amazon. He holds a BS in Computer Science and an MBA, combining deep technical expertise with business acumen that translates directly into practical AI implementations for his clients.
As a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), Scott delivers hands-on training that bridges the gap between AI theory and real-world business outcomes. He does not just teach AI. He helps teams turn AI into usable workflows, practical rollout decisions, and measurable business value.
Speaking & external credibility
MAXtrain invited Scott Hay to a fireside chat on Microsoft Copilot, prompting, business productivity, AI use cases, and data security. That matters because it is independent validation, not just self-description on a services page.
Training & Courses
Scott delivers 12 official Microsoft Copilot courses:
- MS-4002 — Copilot User Enablement
- MS-4004 — Empower Workforce with Copilot
- MS-4005 — Craft Prompts for Copilot
- MS-4007 — Copilot for Finance
- MS-4008 — Copilot Foundations
- MS-4010 — Declarative Agents
- MS-4015 — Custom Engine Agents
- MS-4017 — Copilot for Healthcare
- MS-4018 — Copilot for Security
- MS-4019 — Copilot for Service
- MS-4021 — Collaborative Communications
- MS-4023 — GitHub Copilot
Additional training areas:
- Azure AI — AI-102 (Azure AI Engineer), Azure OpenAI, AI Agents
- Semantic Kernel — Building AI orchestration with Microsoft's SDK
- Power BI — PL-300, dashboard design, DAX, data modeling
- Power Platform — Power Apps, Power Automate, AI Builder
Consulting & AI Implementation
Through AIA Copilot, Scott provides AI consulting and implementation services for small and mid-size businesses. His approach: assess your processes, identify the highest-ROI automation opportunities, build a custom solution in 90 days, and hand you the IP. No subscriptions, no vendor lock-in.
The consulting focus is practical: choose the right first workflow, choose the lightest useful tool stack, and create a realistic 90-day implementation plan that a small team can actually sustain.
Services
- AI Opportunity Assessment — 2-week evaluation with scorecard and 90-day roadmap ($2,500)
- Custom AI Solutions — Built and delivered in 90 days ($10,000–$75,000)
- Managed AI Services — Hosting, monitoring, updates, 24/7 support ($200–$500/month)
- Microsoft Training — Official MCT-delivered courses, per course or per engagement
Industry Focus
Scott specializes in "boring businesses" — industries with stable demand, predictable workflows, and clear automation opportunities: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, dental offices, construction, property management, legal, accounting, insurance, restaurants, and fitness studios.
Location
Based in Traverse City, Michigan. Training and consulting delivered nationwide, both remote and on-site.
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