A 30+ year veteran of the technology industry, I've spent most of my time at Microsoft where I've worked in a variety of engineering and business roles and when I'm currently a Senior Director in Microsoft Digital, Microsoft's IT team. I'm a renowned expert who speaks with 50+ strategic customers annually on Information Technology strategy Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence in IT, Employee Experience, Change Management, and product/program Leadership. My brand is that of resourceful, creative, and optimistic leader and problem solver who thrives on building and managing high-performance, multidisciplinary, and global teams. With 30+ years of experience in the tech industry, I have a proven track record of delivering impactful results and unlocking new revenue opportunities for Microsoft, influencing $16B USD sales pipeline annually.As a Senior Director in Microsoft Digital, I lead a diverse and talented organization dedicated to customer and employee engagement and advocacy. My team leverages our expertise in business, leadership, storytelling, program management, technical, and media skills to improve Microsoft's products and services, make our employees more productive, and demonstrate how Microsoft does IT at global scale. My team aggregates, analyzes and shares insights that accelerate digital transformation across roles and regions and foster a culture of learning and development. I am passionate about mentoring and coaching others to achieve their potential and make a positive difference in the world.I have degrees in Political Science (surprisingly applicable in the tech industry) and a master's degree in business administration, as well as professional certifications from the University of Washington, Seattle University and Cornell.Among other accomplishments in my career, I worked as an engineer on every release of Windows from Windows 2000 to Windows 8.1, led developer API documentation and developer engagement for the Cloud & Enterprise division, served as Editor in Chief of Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) Magazine, managed the Microsoft Virtual Academy (with 3.1 million registered users), launched the Microsoft Professional Program certification, and currently manage Microsoft's Inside Track website. I've been published in multiple journals and magazines and have been a featured speaker at numerous industry conferences and events.
Listed skills include Technical Writing, Agile Methodologies, Software Development, Leadership, and 63 others.