Ziriad holds the exciting and dynamic role of "Chief Technology Evangelist" for Microsoft. As Director of Developer and Platform Evangelism, he owns an end-to-end business supported by a unique organization that combines business development, product and audience marketing, sales and technology evangelism. Ziriad has a national and industry wide impact, helping to grow the software and technology ecosystem. His team's mission is critical for Microsoft long term success as it ensures that students, startups, developers, IT Pros, ISVs and customers adopt the Platform.