Regional Director Archives

Microsoft Ignite interview with Executive Team on #ArtificialIntelligence, #Data, #OpenSource and #Cloud

Posted on October 17, 2018November 6, 2019 by Jen Stirrup

There were a number of announcements across Azure Data + AI at Microsoft Ignite, and Im delighted to say that I had the opportunity to interview Rohan Kumar, Corporate Vice President, Azure Data at Microsoft, and Eric Boyd, Corporate Vice President, AI at Microsoft. In the interview, Rohan Kumar and Eric Boyd give their opinions and thoughts to … Continue reading Microsoft Ignite interview with Executive Team on #ArtificialIntelligence, #Data, #OpenSource and #Cloud

Being a Microsoft Regional Director: faith, trust and pixie dust for good

Posted on May 3, 2018November 6, 2019 by Jen Stirrup

I'm still learning about being a Microsoft Regional Director and I'm figuring things out. I'd like to thank Microsoft here for this opportunity and I'd like to thank the great RD team at Microsoft for their seemingly-endless patience with my questions! Here is my opinion. I don't represent anyone other than myself, and this is … Continue reading Being a Microsoft Regional Director: faith, trust and pixie dust for good

First week as a Microsoft Regional Director – what did I learn?

Posted on April 16, 2018November 6, 2019 by Jen Stirrup

It's been my first week as a Regional Director and I thought it would be useful to report back on what I've learned so far. Firstly, many existing RDs and Microsoft team members have been in touch to welcome me and it's been such a nice experience. They are all incredibly nice. I feel I'm … Continue reading First week as a Microsoft Regional Director – what did I learn?

Microsoft Regional Director and setting an example with diversity and inclusion

Posted on April 12, 2018November 6, 2019 by Jen Stirrup

I am now a Microsoft Regional Director! I have a lot of people to thank and I'm still overwhelmed and digesting the news. I want to do a really good job of this role and it's a real gift. I understand it's a mark of people's faith in me and I don't want to let … Continue reading Microsoft Regional Director and setting an example with diversity and inclusion