
ISV Architect Evangelist at Microsoft Corporation
Greater Philadelphia Area

ISV Architect Evangelist at Microsoft Corporation
Greater Philadelphia Area
Results-proven IT professional with 18 years of progressive experience, including 6 years with Microsoft, and record of delivering high-value outcomes in sophisticated technological environments. Strong strategic planning and execution abilities, building business and expanding product/service offerings in non-profit, public-sector, healthcare, telecom, banking, reinsurance, retail, and technology industries. Expert in strategies to drive down costs through offshore outsourcing.
Currently actively evangelizing Microsoft Dynamics CRM/AX Platform adoption, Live@EDU and BizSpark among managed ISVs.
Core Qualifications:
> Strategic Business Planning & Execution
> Program & Project Management
> Cross-Functional Team Building & Leadership
> Strategic Alliances & Partnerships
> Solution Selling & Technical Sales Support
> New Product & Service Development
> Software Development Processes/Lifecycle
> CRM & ERP Solutions
> Offshore Outsourcing Strategies
> Consulting & Service Delivery Models
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; MSFT; Computer Software industry)
2007 — Present (2 years )
Evangelize Microsoft Dynamics CRM/AX Platform adoption among strategic/managed ISVs with a high-touch technical enablement and relationship management with key decision makers.
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
2005 — 2006 (1 year )
Recruited to define then execute against company’s pioneering web offerings roadmap. Contributed to SWOT analysis, helped develop business plan, and actively participated in pursuit of VC funding. Managed creation of strategy for web business development, providing leadership for cross-functional team of 15 and participating in executive decision-making process. Established and maintained strategic partnerships and managed programs and projects.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; MSFT; Computer Software industry)
1999 — 2005 (6 years )
Managed CRM and ERP solutions consulting engagements with goal of accelerating Business Solutions product adoption. Worked with Microsoft CRM product (1st .Net business application) for 3 years and through multiple releases. Provided support through all sales cycle stages and teamed with Product Development, Product Support, Product Consulting, Training, Customer Relations, and Partner Channel teams to address customer issues.
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
1996 — 1999 (3 years )
Key contributor to executive management leading global team of 30 (majority in India, some in U.S.) and directing both business development and engagement management to generate $750,000 sales annually. Led international expansion, winning new U.S. business. Led team to success, overcoming cultural differences and time-zone issues. Selected Accomplishments:
MBA , Finance , 2007 — 2008
BS , Computer Science , 1984 — 1988
Merit Scholarships
American Society of Association Executives - Technology Council
Association Data Standards Consortium (ADSC) XML Standard Group
Toastmasters International