Azure Technical Advisor (ATA)

TECHNICAL SKILLS (Preferred/Optional)

• [1st] Understanding of cloud vs. on premise computing. Solid understanding of fundamentals of cloud computing.
• Technical understanding of the Azure Platform and architecture
• A strong knowledge of the Microsoft Windows platform
• Familiarity with networking concepts including VIPs, NAT, DNS
• .NET 3.0/3.5/4.0.
• Visual Studio Languages (VB, C/C#/C++)
• SQL Azure / SQL Server
• Distributed application architecture
• Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)
• Service Oriented Architectures (SOA).
• Familiarity with load balancing, geo-redundancy, CDN and VPN technologies preferred
• Familiarity with Virtualization concepts and virtual system administration
• Familiarity with Hyper-V configuration and administration
• Good in prioritization, time management, and has excellent follow through skills

SOFT SKILLS

• [2nd] Must be able to quickly develop trust and rapport with customers (most of the time they are of this profile: Enterprise Architects, CxO's, Development & Test Management, IT Directors)
• [3rd] Passion for customer advocacy in technology domain.
• Strong communications skills in spoken and written English
• Effective, polished interaction with customer, Microsoft Services, Support and Azure development teams at the appropriate technical depth
• Ability to work independently
• Must be a great Customer advocate

EXPERIENCE (Preferred)

• 3-7 Years information technology role experience
• 3+ Years Systems Development, Network Operations, or Customer Service
• 3+ Years in Application development, preferably using cloud platforms.
• 2+ Years Azure Development or Azure Support

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• B.SC, BE, B. Tech in CS or IT
• MCSE, MCPD, or MCAD preferred

CERTIFICATIONS

• Az-104
• AI-900, AI-102