Microsoft Global Blackbelt (Mainframe Modernization)
CurrentAs a Global Blackbelt I work with Microsoft customers to help them migrate and modernize their legacy Mainframe and midrange workloads to Microsoft Azure to achieve true modernization.
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Steve Read is listed as Microsoft Global Blackbelt | Legacy Modernization Expert at Microsoft, a with 10 employees, based in Orlando, Florida, United States. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at microsoft.com, phone signal with area code 407, and a matched LinkedIn profile for Steve Read.
Steve Read previously worked as Microsoft Global Blackbelt (Mainframe Modernization) at Microsoft and Principal Program Manager: Azure Core Engineering at Microsoft. Steve Read holds Bsba, Comp Sci, Music from University Of Central Florida.
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For over 22 years, I have been working at Microsoft in various technical and leadership roles, with a passion for how digital transformation can improve the lives of people and the world we live in. Currently, I am a Global Blackbelt, a specialized role that helps Microsoft customers migrate and modernize their legacy mainframe and midrange workloads to Microsoft Azure, the leading cloud platform for enterprise solutions.I have deep technical skills and credentials in databases, software development, and cloud technologies, including MCDBA, MCSA, and Azure Solutions Architect certifications. I have also led technical sales teams to success, driving solutions that help customers realize their potential. My mission is to enable customers to achieve true modernization by leveraging the cloud's scalability, agility, security, and innovation.
Listed skills include Cloud Computing, Saas, Soa, Microsoft Sql Server, and 46 others.
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Redmond, Washington, Us
As a Global Blackbelt I work with Microsoft customers to help them migrate and modernize their legacy Mainframe and midrange workloads to Microsoft Azure to achieve true modernization.
Redmond, Washington, Us
As a Principal Program Manager on the Azure Global Customer Engineering Team, I focus on Application Modernization. I work with Azure Engineering, Partners and Customers to migrate Mainframe workloads to the Microsoft Azure Platform so customers can take advantage of the Azure Cloud Platform for their Digital Transformation.
Redmond, Washington, Us
As a CSA, I work with High Potential (HiPo) Azure customers to enable them to achieve their Digital Transformation goals. The position requires extensive technical knowledge of Cloud Platforms (Microsoft and competing) as well as on-premises technologies and environments. I work with Partners and Microsoft virtual Teams to enable customers to do more with less by leveraging the Cloud. The key workloads are:• IaaS (Data Center Migration, Dev./Test, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery) • Storage (Video, Images and Backup)• Identity (On-Prem and Cloud)• Citizen Facing PaaS Solutions
Redmond, Washington, Us
Built and led a team of highly skilled Azure CSAs who focused on driving Azure Consumption for Government Customers. At the time the CSA was a new role/team at Microsoft, so finding the right talent for the position was a critical to success. I hired the entire team in 3 months and lead them to successful attainment over 100% of quota for the fiscal year.
Redmond, Washington, Us
Led a team of Solution Architects to over 100% attainment. The team focused on working with Partners and Customers to create and drive e Government, Justice and Public Safety and Health and Human Services solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure and Dynamics CRM Online. Examples of the efforts were 311, Fusion Centers and Cloud based Case Management Solutions. The position required extensive knowledge of the Microsoft Cloud Partner ecosystem, Microsoft Azure, and Dynamics CRM. Responsible for employee growth / management, monthly pipeline and scorecard reporting.
Redmond, Washington, Us
Led the SLG Platform Sales Team to over 100% attainment. The team focused on driving Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Azure and Dynamics CRM in the Microsoft State and Local Government vertical. The position required extensive knowledge of the Microsoft Application Platform and Partner Ecosystem. In addition to management duties, I also established strategy, provided thought leadership, pipeline management and whitespace analysis. This was a M2 Management position where the Data Platform Manager reported to me with his 12 direct reports.
Redmond, Washington, Us
Led a team responsible for driving Azure Platform adoption with Microsoft State and Local Government Customers. The team focused on migrating existing on-premise applications to the Microsoft PaaS Cloud Platform.Focused on evangelizing Cloud Service Definitions such as IaaS, PaaS and SaaS. Worked very closely with the Azure Product Group to define needs of State and Local Government Customers.
Redmond, Washington, Us
Responsible for quota attainment of Process Platform technologies (i.e. BizTalk Server and Host Integration Server) in Microsoft State and Local Government. Role entailed creating and maintaining pipeline, engaging with Account Teams and customers for technology overviews, ADS’s and POC's, building and leveraging partner base for sales stage execution. Define SOA strategy for SLG.
Redmond, Washington, Us
Subject matter expert for BizTalk Server, SQL Server, HIS, MCMS, SharePoint Server 2003 and Microsoft .NET (Visual Studio). Worked with Account Team to establish strategic “trusted advisor” role in key accounts in the ISG verticals (primarily State and Local Government, Healthcare, Retail and Financial Services). This included executive and technical overviews and also ADS’s and POC’s.
Redmond, Washington, Us
Developed and maintained strategic technical relationships with Independent Software Vendors in order to facilitate adoption of Microsoft platform in the Mid Market ERP, Hospitality, Construction and Legal industries. Position required proficient knowledge of Microsoft platforms and development methodologies. Role included maintaining a budget for key initiatives.
New Braunfels, Texas, Us
Taught Microsoft Official Curriculum courses for MCSE+I and MCSD certifications. Created automated setup system for classrooms. Developed custom courses for specific audiences.
Developed client server database applications using Site Server Commerce Edition 3.0, VB 5.0 and Visual InterDev. Served as trainer for Site Server Commerce Edition, Windows NT 4.0, SQL Server 6.5, Exchange 5.5, VB 5.0 and Visual InterDev courses. Developed various web sites for customers.
Altamonte Springs, Florida, Us
DBA for SQL Server Florida Hospital Healthcare Systems (FHHS) database. Created and maintained databases. Worked on Cloverleaf HL7 integration Engine to interface FHHS with lab systems. Created ETL interfaces between FHHS Mainframe system and LAN based Reporting system using COBOL, VB4 and SQL 6.5 stored procedures. Created enhancements for the CSC/MHC system using Pick Basic, System Builder+ and UNIX scripts. Also developed interfaces for FHHS to other Provider Networks.
Developed a variety of systems on PC platforms using Microsoft Access, Visual Basic, C++ and Front Page. Developed Client Server/Internet applications for Travel Agencies, Real Estate Agents, Hospitals and Physician’s Offices. Built PCs and networks using Windows 9X / Windows NT, DOS and Netware 3.x
Responsible for enhancements of mainframe financial systems (i.e. GL, Payroll, HR, Inventory). Promoted to Financial Systems Program Manager. Reported to Management Information Committee for Florida Hospital and assigned work requests based on priority. Developed “Life Tracking Database” in VB 3.0 to track employee health screenings and interface to Mainframe HR system. Proficient use of MVS JCL, COBOL II, DB2, CICS, REXX, and VB3.0
Responsible for design, coding, implementation and maintenance of various online computer applications using COBOL, CICS, VSAM and JCL on an IBM DOS/VSE Mainframe. Created batch interface between Mainframe and LAN based PC's
Us
Responsible for conversion of customer bank’s database to the Kirchman software product. Entailed development of auditing and translation programs. Required use of COBOL, DOS/VSE JCL, EZtrieve+, RPG and VSAM. Also coded extension modules for customer banks.
Orlando, Fl, Us
Instructed and assisted faculty and students in the use of operating systems, languages and software such as Lotus 123, Dbase III+, COBOL, Pascal, Basic, FORTRAN and DOS. Maintained inventory and evaluated new software for use in curriculum.
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Steve Read holds Bsba, Comp Sci, Music from University Of Central Florida.
Steve Read is listed with skills including Cloud Computing, Saas, Soa, Microsoft Sql Server, Integration, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Software, and Microsoft Technologies.
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