I lead our New Business Account Technology Strategy team with a focus on application modernization, data estate transformation, AI & ML Implementations including integration with LLMs such as OpenAI and (more recently) LLaMA 2 and cloud native development within the entire Microsoft cloud ecosystem.During the past year I have: - Closed the largest New Customer engagement in company record with a organization wide data estate transformation initiative to native Azure Data Services and integration with Azure Cognitive Services and OpenAI - Worked on our internal, cross functional center of excellence for OpenAI and AI developer services producing 3 New Solution Offerings and a solution framework -Hosted and presented at a 7 City roadshow with the Microsoft HLS team to over 600 customers on OpenAI on Azure - Implemented multiple high value processes increasing observability and tracking of opportunities by 60%

I am responsible for the commercial success of the Travel and Hospitality vertical within the Cognizant Microsoft Business Group. I drive success within our industry by driving sales, solution architecture as well as delivery teams to increase revenue within our business, driving the adoption of Microsoft Cloud Technologies for our Travel and Hospitality customers. I own the channel relationship with our Microsoft partners as well as with the broader Cognizant ecosystem.

I lead a team of Cloud Solution Architects spanning the breadth of the Microsoft Cloud Platform: Azure, Microsoft 365 and Dynamics 365. Implemented multiple process automation projects to increase efficiency and drove growth partnering with our sales teams.

I manage a team of senior and expert cloud solution architects working with tier 1 fortune 500 Enterprises to transform their businesses. We design and create solutions on both AWS and Azure that excite our clients, fuel innovation and drive both change and business value. I oversee the technical pre-sales of an over 200 million dollars in revenue per year business with a responsibility for growth and development. I have lead and driven initiatives for growth such as launching 3 new professional services over 2 quarters as well as initiatives geared towards increasing our gross margins on deals that are solutioned.

Presidents Club 2019: Honorable MentionFocus on growing our cloud business, both within our existing client base as well as leveraging our partnerships to create new logo opportunities. Collaborate internally with directors of Alliances, Product, Solutions architecture and Sales in order to define our go to market strategy, product catelogue and accelerate our growth. I partner closely with our senior solutions architects and client facing roles in order to distill customers solutions into business value and financial solutions. I work with C-Level executives accross a diverse range of Fortune 500 companies to help them understand the value of their cloud transformation and build a successful business case.  Duties · Network to identify new client engagement points leveraging Microsoft and AWS partnerships · Thought leadership in setting a strategy and direction for the Public Cloud team · Generate new business in existing and new customers through targeted marketing activities · Cultivating relationships with key Microsoft contacts · Account mapping against existing customers · Help Close large opportunities within the entire company portfolio · Understand client Operating model and strategic plan · Partner with Client's C-Level executives to help them see opportunities for transformation within their organizations

Microsoft Gold Club 2019 Consumption Award: Western Europe (Q3 FY19)SSP of the Quarter: EMEA (Q2 FY19)Deal of the Quarter: EMEA (Q2 FY19)As an Azure Solution Specialist my role is to drive the Azure business across Western Europe for the corporate customers in my territories . This includes: -Identifying emerging technologies to accelerate digital transformation within organizations -Doing migration feasablity assessments -Explaining the value of cloud computing and translating that into new business -Strategizing and segmenting accounts by market penetration, consumption and industry -Providing detailed presentations on Solution Architectures -Identifying and driving partners through the implementation process -Working internally with Account managers, Territory Channel Managers and Business Unit leads to provide insight into the state of pipeline, ongoing projects and current gaps to targets I also have the opportunity to work as a resource internally within Western Europe as an expert resource on the ins and outs of the Azure Consumption business, how it effects our market strategies and customer approach.

As a Technical Solution Professional, my primary responsibilities are to engage with customers and sales reps to concept, prove and deploy customer business solutions into the Microsoft Cloud for Business offerings which include Office 365, Microsoft Azure as well as Dynamics CRM for sales productivity and business processes. Engage in technical and solution envisioning with customers via Skype engagements including demos, custom demos, solution architectures, implementation plans and/or proof of concepts. Internally, I conduct periodic group and one-on-one trainings for our inside sellers on subjects relating to azure application and infrastructure through demos and presentations. I also answer technical questions our sales personnel may have, facilitating their personal development and the effectiveness of the team more broadly.

Worked as the instructor for the introduction to C#/ASP.NET course. Was tasked with creating interactive lesson plans and implementing result based study programs for 20 students. Used several methodologies and frequent assessments to make sure students were learning the material required to graduate. Worked both in groups as well as one on one with students to ensure sucess.

As a consultant for Affecto, I have had the unique opportunity to work one on one with clients giving them advice and support in implementing SharePoint and Office 365 solutions. I create value through development of solutions in Microsoft Azure to automate businesses processes and streamline workflows. Furthermore, I have been able to travel on behalf of the company to Office 365 conferences and share knowledge about new development techniques and opportunities through webinars and blogs. I get to work with cutting edge Microsoft products such as Azure Information Protection (AIP) and SharePoint framework webparts, as well as with modern development tooling such as node.js and React.

Built custom Office 365 solutions for businesses of all different shapes and sizes. Created both coded as well as out of the box customizations to deliver real and immediate business value to clients. Provided technical expertise and administrative support.

Assisted clients in coming up with custom solutions for Office 365. Developed an app in Angular.Js to make a document library visually searchable using documents tagged with content types from a term-store.

Handled all aspects of assuring safe and professional transport of a wide range of patients with varying medical needs. Achieved "Employee of the Month" status in January 2013.