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* Managed various projects and delivered major milestones tied to Microsoft’s transformation to Internet First, next-generation VPN strategies, modern Wireless infrastructure, and Wired Port Security.* Implemented and managed next-generation connectivity solutions for a mobile-first cloud-first world, transforming 120+ remote offices and granting 100K+ remote workers continuous secure access to resources from anywhere.* Created and delivered on the vision and design for next-generation edge firewalls with granular security, intelligent threat monitoring and response, and productivity-enhancing features, developing solutions 400% more scalable while responding near real-time to evolving cybersecurity threats.* Led a 30-member engineering team and provided mentorship and staff development; maximized business efficiency by delegating tasks to play to individual strengths and providing focused, results-oriented training.* Augmented wireless solutions to incorporate always-connected scenarios, location-based services, and presence and cloud-based management infrastructure, increasing efficacy while matching business requirements.* Generated and drove business scenarios, use cases, and solutions for next-generation network access controls and remote authentication, informing testing and development and bolstering ease of use.* Drove business scenarios, use cases, and security requirements for next-generation RADIUS replacement solutions.* Led a 5-member engineering team to evaluate and recommend the next generation Compute and Storage platform to enable seamless transition of on-premises workloads to Azure.* Led the engineering team’s effort to define Azure data solutions focusing on solving business problems and recommendations for cloud data security and privacy.* Fostered and maintained productive professional relations with a network of over 10 vendors and partners, leveraging rapport and employing superior negotiation abilities to ensure superior outcomes

* Defined and Delivered on major milestones for Microsoft’s “End to End Trust” vision, by helping stakeholders see the big picture, enabling collaboration across industries, governments and companies, by making insightful calls to action and highlighting business value in incremental progress against the vision and finally by tracking progress against the vision. * Created architectures to design end-to-end security solutions to customer problems while demonstrating business value in device security on the internet, resulting in at least three major government contractors adopting device health solutions into their product offerings.* Delivered comprehensive proofs of concept that demonstrated practical solutions to customers and opportunities to solution providers, enabling the development of streamlined security solutions that increased improved the security of the network while also demonstrate business value.* Cultivated long-term, strategic relationships with a network of 20+ key customers and governments across the US, EU, China, and India and positioned Microsoft as an enduring, trusted partner and cybersecurity leader.* Drove standardization efforts for device integrity measurements to protect against current and future malware threats, resulting in enhancing existing IETF and Trusted Computing Group standards as well as creation of the BIOS integrity Health Check standards.* Drove standardization efforts for assurance levels of device identity and device state attributes for access control, attestation, continuous monitoring, and policy expressions customer scenarios, resulting in at least three vendor solutions bringing solutions to market to benefit the ecosystem.* Drove the requirements and milestones to improve basic machine hygiene in consumer spaces, including the cleanliness of all computing devices, including laptops, personal computers, mobile devices, and IoT devices.

* Managed the Core Infrastructure and Secure Remote Connectivity Services for the worldwide Microsoft IT environment, which was used by more than 80,000 end-users daily.* Managed a highly motivated and accomplished team of 15 design architects and operations engineers; delegated tasks and played to individual strengths to bolster team productivity and ensure superior outcomes.* Maintained and improved on Service Level Agreements and performance metrics, increasing KPI’s by 50% or more.* Deployed the first production services and solutions based on Windows server and client beta operating systems; executed testing to provide invaluable feedback and customer scenarios to guide the development process.* Implemented MOF and ITIL-based IT engineering and operations frameworks, which increased efficiency and improved user satisfaction of IT services.* Spearheaded the development and integration of Microsoft Online Services business from strategy, planning, and tactical execution of specific IT services.* Created a business case analysis, business plan, and business projection for the development of Microsoft Online Services for Naming Services, Remote Connectivity Suite, and Central Desktop Service, guiding project incubation.* Developed the Direct Access solution while leading a team of 3 architects and engineers, providing end-to-end integrated host security across all Microsoft users and an always-on ubiquitous secure connectivity solution.* Influenced and changed the direction of Windows, delivering Direct Access as one of the core pillars of business value to Microsoft and customers.* Won "best innovation," 2007 President's awards, and more than five patents for the Direct Access solution.* Created a detailed business case analysis, business plan, COGS, and revenue model to incubate the Direct Access Online service.* Built the product development plans for a Direct Access product to enhance and manage Windows functionality for Direct Access

Strategic programs: IT-Dev Engagement Model: Designed an engagement model to insure Windows is a customer driver release. Provided a forum for IT feedback on Windows client and server scenarios and features.Provided a forum for development groups to bring ideas and scenarios to IT to gather enterprise impact, IT requirements, to incorporate in to their designs.An integrated one-voice approach to solving security issues: Worked with development teams on various security solutions to not only provide enterprise customers feedback but also brought together various solutions and products for the benefit of customers and Microsoft.