Technical pre-sales for Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Working closely with some of Microsoft's largest Canadian customers to optimize their IT strategy and maximize the value of their investment in Microsoft Technologies.I specialized in helping organizations with strategies in the following areas:Devices, Mobility, Applications and the Internet of thingsSelecting the right technology mix for employees in the past was typically a traditional approach: laptop for mobile and desktop for non-mobile, standards based highly controlled. Now because of the rapid pace of innovation over the last 3 generations the work style difference and technology demands of the multigenerational workforce differ vastly. Attracting and retaining talent and providing an environment for innovation and productivity requires a significantly more sophisticated approach.Natural User Interaction (NUI)The consumerization of IT with the rise of smart phones and tablets is rapidly transforming the primary input method to touch first, voice, and gestures. While many organizations have deployed tablets and smart phone devices few have strategically modernized key business applications to truly leverage the mobility and simplicity of these devices. Many IT organization have been forced and/or rushed into a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy but without strategically addressing the modernization of applications your organization could quickly find itself forced into a Bring Your Own App (BYOA) scenario. IT Portfolio OptimizationThe rise of cloud based computing provides significant opportunities for more cost effective and scalable IT resources. Cloud based applications provide tremendous productivity opportunities for employees to maximize their modern devices.

National Solution Architect and Technical Practice Lead for Microsoft Consulting Services Dynamics CRM Practice. I was the first member of the Microsoft Consulting Services team in 2007 when I joined Microsoft. Over my 6 years in this role I was engaged in the pre-sales process and delivery of over 16 projects. Working with the Microsoft Professional Development manager and Services Practice Manager we grew the Microsoft Dynamics Consulting practice in Canada to a multi-million dollar business.

Reporting directly to the VP of Technology for Bell ExpressVu I led a team of 7 architects reporting directly to me to develop and maintain the system architecture and roadmap for Bell ExpressVu's Operational Support Systems and Billing Support Systems. Also under my tenure as Chief Architect at Bell ExpressVu we design and deployed the OSS/BSS solution for Bell IPTV which is now known as Fibe TV.