Microsoft Partner Network Podcast

Looking for great tech talent? We can help. The Microsoft Software and Systems Academy (MSSA) helps active duty US service members develop the skills needed for careers in today's fast-paced technology industry. At a time when many tech organizations are struggling to find high-quality talent, graduates of the MSSA have the training, plus all the great qualities our military men and women possess. In this podcast, Kati Quigley, Senior Director of Partner Marketing in the WPG, interviews Major General Chris Cortez, Vice President of Military Affairs at Microsoft, Jenn Halabi and Tony Montoya of partner Nintex, and John Holk and Duane Kord of Microsoft about their experiences with the MSSA program. There is no cost for Microsoft partners to hire these candidates, so if you're looking to fill positions, be sure to check out military.microsoft.com/hiringpartners or email mssaops@microsoft.com.

What does a technology evangelist do, and why is it such a critical role for a technology company? Partner Christian Buckley takes us through how an evangelist can help your company connect with customers, build better solutions, have more presence in your community, and identify good partners to work with. Listen to the podcast, then find more detail in Christian's LinkedIn SlideShare, "Evangelism: How the role can benefit your business."

There are so many reasons to attend the Worldwide Partner Conference, and your WPC Experience Ambassador, Dean Martin, details some of the biggest and best in our first Microsoft Partner Network podcast. Hear his conversation with Shantel Gascoigne, Content Strategy Lead for MPN, and partner Lori Borg, CEO of Northwest Cadence and 10-time attendee! Then be sure to register to join us at WPC 2016 in Toronto!

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