Helps clients achieve cloud services ROI based on changes in business operations and underlying technology. Competencies: Azure Circle partner, business productivity, application development, and infrustructure optimization. Cloud Environment Experience: Office 365, Windows Azure (PaaS and IaaS capabilities), virtualized on premises, and hybrid models. Examples of client scenarios with hybrid architecture that integrated client on-premises, Windows Azure, and in some cases, Office 365 capabilities: • Becoming a SaaS provider (e.g., new market entry/revenues, customer support, and costs) • Producing analytics using Big Data/Hadoop • Managing data with SQL and NoSQL in Windows Azure • Extending open source applications to Windows Azure (e.g., Node.js) • Outsourcing selected application development phases - development, testing, and QA to a cloud environment • Managing burst scenarios for seasonal increase in customer activity • Corralling enterprise applications and data stored in Windows Azure and accessible though Office 365 SharePoint Online