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Principal Architect & Solutions Consultant •Microsoft AI Cloud Specialist •M365 Copilots+Agents •Edge-AI HW •Data Analytics & AI App Platforms •Power Platform •AZURE Infra •Cloud Security Expert •D365 Catalyst Accredited
Business impact-driven Enterprise AI Solutions Consultant & technically accomplished Principal Architect. • IT industry expertise (including Cloud & Edge AI apps & converged comms UC): On the sale, build, delivery, integration, operation of solutions & services. For Enterprise clients SMC MNC NC GOV and global Tier-1 Mobile & Network Operators. • Lead roles across Solutions Consulting SC & Architecture EA SA; Post-sale design, development, delivery, integration & operations. Recent 12 years focused on secure enterprise cloud computing services • Secure public, private, hybrid cloud infra. • Specialist Microsoft solutions architect: Azure Infra Data AI & Apps • Cloud security expertise. • Assigned to Enterprise customers using Microsoft cloud technology: AZURE D365+PowerPlatform M365 W365. • Cross industry domains include Financial F$ & Insurance Services FSI; Defence & Aerospace; Energy, Retail, UK GOV. UK International professional with prior technology & business domain experience • Working across IT, Mobile & Network lines of business: Global services GS. Hosted managed services MS. Consulting & Professional services PS. • UK Lead Architect assigned to global & regional Tier1 Operator projects. Including Vodafone, Telefonica O2, EE T-Mobile, Orange, KPN, Swisscom, Etisalat & Du UAE, Reliance Infocom, Globe & Smart. • Carrier-scale projects in UK Ireland Europe USA Canada, Middle East, India, Asia Pacific. Key Competencies: • Client engagement with Executive sponsors EDM & Business stakeholders BDM TDM within the offices of the CxO: CRO CTO CIO COO CISO • Solutions consultant SC & Architect EA SA translating CxO goals into enterprise solutions in compliance with business, technology & stakeholder needs • Hybrid & Public Cloud Managed Services: MSP CSP SDC ISV ITO BPO • Microsoft Cloud Specialist: AI AZURE M365 D365+PP Summary of Major
Hult Ashridge Executive Education
Executive Coaching & Consultative Solution Selling to C-Suite: Nokia Client Consulting Modules M1&2, Business Client Consulting at Ashridge Business School: Nokia Customer Consulting Modules M1&2.
January 1, 2005 – January 1, 2006
Cranfield University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Automotive Vision Apps: AI Computer Vision. Image Encoding, Segmentation, Representation & Analysis.
January 1, 1992 – January 1, 1997
Cranfield University
Master of Science - MS, MSc with Distinction in Applied Mathematics & Computing for Computer Aided Design & Engineering
January 1, 1990 – January 1, 1991
University of Sussex
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Systems Engineering: Engineering Management; Electronic System Design; Software Engineering
January 1, 1986 – January 1, 1989
Microsoft
MGCI UK Regional Leader & Advisor
May 1, 2024 – Present
City Of London, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Aphryn
Principal Architect • Microsoft Cloud Solutions Specialist • Microsoft ISV • Catalyst Accredited
October 1, 2021 – Present
City Of London, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Aphryn
Principal Solutions Architect
October 1, 2021 – Present
City Of London, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Aphryn
Principal Solutions Consultant
October 1, 2021 – Present
City Of London, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Aphryn
Principal Software Architect
October 1, 2021 – Present
City Of London, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Aptum
Cloud Solutions Architect, Designer & Engineer (Professional Services for Cloud Delivery Projects)
August 1, 2020 – July 1, 2021
City Of London, England, United Kingdom
Aptum
Enterprise Architect (Cloud Solutions Specialist) • Microsoft AZURE • Amazon AWS • Google GCP☁️
January 1, 2020 – August 1, 2021
City Of London, England, United Kingdom
Aptum
Microsoft Cloud Solutions Advocate (Customer Solutions) • Cloud Security • AZURE • M365 • VDI AVD
January 1, 2020 – August 1, 2021
City Of London, England, United Kingdom
Aptum
Cloud Product Architect (Microsoft Cloud Solutions) • Microsoft AZURE • M365 • VDI AVD
January 1, 2020 – February 1, 2021
City Of London, England, United Kingdom
Aphryn
Enterprise Cloud Solutions Consultant • Microsoft Azure • M365 • Office O365 • Teams UC • AVD WVD
July 1, 2018 – December 1, 2019
London Area, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Vodafone Business
Service Owner: • Product Owner • Solutions Architect (Service, Process, Data & Security Architect)
April 1, 2017 – March 1, 2018
Vodafone Group plc, Vodafone House, The Connection, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2FN · On-site
Vodafone Business
Enterprise Solutions Architect & Service Owner for VONE Microsoft Cloud Services
November 1, 2013 – April 1, 2018
Vodafone Group plc, Vodafone House, The Connection, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2FN · On-site
Vodafone Business
Lead Solution Architect & Solution Owner for global VONE-Microsoft solutions, products and services
November 1, 2013 – April 1, 2017
Vodafone Group plc, Vodafone House, The Connection, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2FN · On-site
@aphryn
Senior Enterprise Architect
January 1, 2013 – October 1, 2013
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Nokia
Service Solution Architect • Enterprise IT & Telecom ITSM OSS BSS • Manager (Nokia Grade 10)
March 1, 2012 – September 1, 2012
Nokia
Global Solution Lead Architect • Network & Enterprise IT OSS BSS Transformation • Manager (Grade 10)
January 1, 2010 – April 1, 2012
Nokia
Chief Architect & Line Manager for Telco Cloud Hosting Services • Manager (Nokia Grade 10)
December 1, 2008 – December 1, 2009
Nokia
NOKIA (2007 – 2012, 5½ Years): Enterprise Architect & Senior Solutions Consultant (Manager Grade 10)
April 1, 2007 – October 1, 2012
Nokia
Senior Solution Consultant • Cloud Hosting Line of Business • Manager (Nokia Grade 10)
April 1, 2007 – December 1, 2009
Nokia
Solution Consultant & Senior Architect • Consulting & Integration Services •Team Lead •Nokia Grade 9
January 1, 2005 – March 1, 2007
Nokia
NOKIA NETWORKS (1999 – 2007, 8 Years): Senior Architect & Solutions Consultant • Team Lead • Grade 9
June 1, 1999 – April 1, 2007
Nokia
Technical Architect • Infrastructure & Mobile Software Platforms • Team Lead • Nokia Grade 9
June 1, 1999 – December 1, 2004
Ericsson
Software Architect, Designer & Developer (IT Pro & SW Dev: UML OOD OOP Java C C++ PLEX HLPLEX ASN)
August 1, 1997 – April 1, 1999
Ericsson Telecommunications Ltd (ETL UK), Burgess Hill, West Sussex · On-site
@SiliconVision
Senior Software Architect
January 1, 1996 – August 1, 1997
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Silicon Vision
Technical Lead (Software Engineering) • Pre-sales Product Consultant • Software Dev (C/C++ ARM RISC)
July 1, 1989 – November 1, 1995
Greater London, England, United Kingdom · On-site
20231018 {Conference} {Business Development} {AI Transformation} Microsoft Envision - The AI Tour, London UK
October 1, 2023 – Present
Microsoft Envision - AI Tour: Join us for an exclusive one-day, in-person only event where you’ll learn how to lead your organization in the era of AI. Connect with other forward-thinking senior leaders and experts to gain valuable insights to propel your business forward. AI Transformation: An in-person only event experience in London UK, to connect & network with senior decision makers, thought leaders, and Microsoft executives to learn how AI transformation can power your organization & create new opportunities for your business. Participate across a wide range of keynotes, panels, and breakout sessions as we dive deep into the world of AI. Location: ExCel London, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL Microsoft bringing AI Transformation to business: Will AI Fix Work? • The intensity of work and always-on communications are outpacing our ability to keep up and innovate. In the 2023 Work Trend Index Annual Report, Microsoft surface the following data points that senior leaders should know as they adopt AI in their organizations. At Microsoft Envision (The AI Tour) you’ll learn how to lead your organization’s AI transformation quickly and responsibly while unlocking productivity and growth. View the Work Trend Index WTI Annual Report: • 60% : Leaders are worried about a lack of innovation and breakthrough ideas within their teams is a growing concern. • 82% : Organizational leaders anticipate employees will need new skills in the AI era. • 2x : More likely to say that AI would be most valuable in their workplace by boosting productivity rather than cutting headcount. • 70% : Share they would delegate as much as possible to AI to lessen their workloads. Microsoft bringing AI Transformation to Business B2B & Consumer B2C • Microsoft bringing AI Transformation to business: How do you stay ahead of the competition? Discover with Microsoft how AI can help you solve your most significant challenges and create new opportunities for your business
20231019 {Conference} {Microsoft Build} {Microsoft Developer} {AI Transformation} Microsoft Build - AI Day, London UK
October 1, 2023 – Present
Microsoft Build: AI Day in London UK. Learn what every developer needs to know about AI today. This one-day event helps developers discover new opportunities with AI and advance their knowledge & skills to deliver more value faster with AI and Microsoft Azure. Join Microsoft product and engineering experts to share ideas and unleash creativity with the power of AI. Location: ExCel London, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL Scope of this event: For devs, data scientists & those with an interest to learn cutting-edge technologists. • Discover new opportunities with generative AI and be the first to learn about the latest innovations. • Connect with Microsoft engineers and industry experts. • Learn how to speed up your coding process with generative AI-assisted workflows that offer simple code suggestions to full assembly. • Explore how to infuse responsible AI practices throughout your development lifecycle with state-of-the-art tools. • Opening Keynote: Learn what developers need to know about AI today, and explore new paths forward in your organization and career. Breakout Sessions: Deep dive topics • Building and scaling cloud-native apps • Generative AI using Azure OpenAI Service • The power of cloud and AI into your workflow • Integration of security throughout your code and cloud workflow • Integrating Azure AI and Azure Kubernetes Service • Building and maintaining Copilot with Azure ML & GPT-4 • Building intelligent Apps with GitHub Codespaces • Developing in the cloud with Microsoft Dev Box • Immersive Workshops: Bring your device and join a 75-minute immersive workshop on topics: Building flexible, intelligent apps with OSS on Microsoft Azure and GitHub Copilot; Learn how to use OpenAI models using Azure OpenAI; How to automate your cloud application testing. • Connection Hub: Connect and learn with 1-2-1 meetings with experts & spaces to collaborate with other developers & industry leaders to help solve technical questions.
20230800 {Competence Practice} {Partner Readiness} {Data Engineering} {AI Analytics Automation} Microsoft Fabric Partner Community
August 1, 2023 – Present
Introducing the new Microsoft Fabric Partner Community: A diverse and inclusive Teams community created for all Microsoft partners interested in building and growing their Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and analytics practices. • Welcome to the new Fabric Partner Community! As valued members of the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program (MAICPP), we appreciate our Partners commitment to building and showcasing expertise across Microsoft products by creating and deploying solutions. • Microsoft Fabric Partner Community: A space where Partners can learn and engage with the Fabric Partner Team, Product Managers PMs from the product engineering team, and Partner peers to accelerate growth and build Partner expertise across Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and analytics practice. • This Community will continue to find ways to enable Partners, to showcase their expertise in creating and deploying Microsoft Fabric solutions to meet customers’ needs. This means that the Fabric Community will prioritize our product focus on Microsoft Fabric, to include Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Power BI, and more. • Use the Fabric Partner Community Participation Form aka.ms/JoinFabricPartnerCommunity to access the new Teams channel for the Microsoft Fabric Partner Community. Note: All MAICPP partners and program members are eligible. • If you have any questions, contact the team at FabricPartnersTeam@microsoft.com 20231200 {REGISTER} AMD AI GPU on AZURE VM ND MI300X v5. Sign-up for Preview access to the Microsoft Azure Virtual Machine ND MI300X v5 using the latest AMD AI GPU. • Microsoft Form https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=v4j5cvGGr0GRqy180BHbR2wTJJFZ9ndDjKOwkFzx5GRUMUYwRFBDU0VHOVlWU09RNzc3NlI2Skk3RS4u
20230101 {Competence Practice} {Partner Readiness} {Software Architecture} {Software Design & Dev} M365 PnP Platform Developer Project "Redmond Raccoon"
January 1, 2023 – Present
M365 PnP Global Hack Together: Hackathon Series • Microsoft M365 & Power Platform Community • PnP Patterns & Practices Microsoft 365 & Power Platform Community Recognition Program • Pearson Credly Organization: M365PnP https://www.credly.com/organizations/m365pnp/badges • Award for contribution to Microsoft Teams Toolkit Hack Together https://www.credly.com/badges/7cef8417-cf87-4d3c-8e3c-f04545a91e4f 20230711 {Software Architect, Designer & Developer} {Microsoft Teams App Dev Project} {Microsoft Teams Toolkit Hack Together} {Visual Studio & VScode} {June 2023 Hackathon} Microsoft M365 & Power Platform Community 2023: M365 PnP Project "Redmond Raccoon" • Award for contribution to Microsoft Graph & .NET Hack Together https://www.credly.com/badges/29206246-9265-4377-9e0b-0051fea85ddc 20230404 {Software Architect, Designer & Developer} {Microsoft App Dev Project} {Microsoft Graph & .NET Hack Together} {March 2023 Hackathon} Microsoft M365 & Power Platform Community 2023: M365 PnP Dev Project "Redmond Raccoon" #Microsoft #PnP #M365 #Azure #PowerPlatform #SharingIsCaring Microsoft 365 & Power Platform Community: The Microsoft 365 & Power Platform Community Recognition Program, powered by the community for the community, is committed to building the best tech community in the world, where everyone feels welcome. We help to empower each & every community member to achieve more. We believe that by sharing guidance, tools, solutions, and samples, we better both the community itself and the quality of solutions created by the community. The Microsoft 365 & Power Platform Community's digital badging program provides recognition of community contributions. Community Contributor: Iqbal Nadiadi, Principal Architect & Solutions Consultant • Microsoft Cloud Specialist • Dynamics D365 Catalyst Accredited • Cloud Security SME • AZURE Infra Data AI & App Platforms • Power Platform • M365 • TEAMS • W365 AVD • Microsoft ISV & Solutions • Software Architecture Design & Development .
20230102 {Competence Practice} {AMD Partner Readiness} {AMD Embedded HW & SW} {Real-Time Software Design & Dev} AMD Embedded Software Engineering
January 1, 2023 – Present
AMD AI GPU on AZURE VM ND MI300X v5. AMD Xilinx HW Embedded Software Engineering • VIVADO ML •VITIS Embedded Software Dev IDE • VERSAL AI Engines: Design for Adaptive System-on-Chip SoC & Network NoC • KRIA Accelerated Apps: Vision AI Apps; Robotics Operating System ROS2; System-on-Module SoM Year 2023: AMD Xilinx HW & SW Engineering Competence Practice Team development. Participation through 10x 8-hour AMD instructor-led training events. Each event is hosted across 2-days, with 4-hours per session each day. Hosted by AMD Authorized Training Providers: Doulos •Core-Vision •Technically Speaking Inc •Faster Technology. • 20231214-15 {AMD KRIA} Kria Robotics Accelerated Applications • 20231129-30 {AMD VERSAL} Designing with Versal AI Engines • 20231117-17 {Linux} Embedded Linux Security • 20231019-20 {AMD VITIS} Migrating to the Vitis Embedded Software Development IDE • 20231018-18 Deep Learning with FPGAs using CNNs Convolutional Neural Networks • 20230928-29 {AMD VERSAL} Maximizing the Potential of Versal AI Engines • 20230803-04 {AMD VERSAL} Versal AI Engine: Demystifying & Programming • 20230629-30 {AMD VERSAL} Versal Adaptive System-on-Chip SoC: Network-on-Chip NoC • 20230425-26 {AMD VITIS} Migrating to the Vitis Embedded Software Development IDE • 20230330-31 {AMD VERSAL} Versal Adaptive System-on-Chip SoC • 20230223-24 {AMD Xilinx} Migration to 7 Series or UltraScale+ • 20230126-27 {AMD KRIA} Using Kria Vision-based Applications Practice Lead for UK & US: Iqbal Nadiadi @aphryn ISV; Principal Software Architect & Software Development Consultant. • Cloud, Mobile & Edge Computing Industry Solutions • Edge AI and Vision AI Automation & Analytics • Data Stream, Audio & Video Analytics • Artificial Intelligence AI; Machine ML & Deep Learning DL • HW System Custom Software Development • App Dev & Embedded Software Solutions: ARM AMD NVIDIA NXP QCOM RENESAS INTEL • Microsoft Cloud Solutions: Azure AOAI. D365 Power Platform. M365 TEAMS TTK
20230103 {Competence Practice} {Partner Readiness} {Microsoft Azure Expert MSP} Microsoft Infrastructure Partner Forum: Azure Migrate and Modernize
January 1, 2023 – Present
Microsoft Infrastructure Partner Forum: Azure Migrate and Modernize • The goal of this Microsoft Partner Forum is to help accelerate Partner Practices focused and specialized on Azure Migration & Modernization. Providing a venue for direct engagement with Microsoft product and business teams. Partner Forum members gain access to: • Community Calls (once monthly): Through regular Microsoft hosted community calls, Partners will have the ability to interact directly with Microsoft experts to hear the latest product news and best practices. Microsoft will record the calls and make them available for on-demand consumption. • Discussion forum: Microsoft also encourage all members of the community to share feedback, learnings and best practices through this forum. • Information: Microsoft will use this forum to communicate news and updates directly to our top partners.
20220900 {Competence Practice} {Partner Readiness} {M365 Community} {MM4M365} M365 PnP Maturity Model for Microsoft 365 Practitioners - Sharing is Caring
September 1, 2022 – Present
M365 PnP Maturity Model for Microsoft 365 Practitioners - Sharing is Caring • Microsoft M365 & Power Platform Community • PnP Patterns & Practices • Microsoft 365 & Power Platform Community Recognition Program #Microsoft #PnP #M365 #Azure #PowerPlatform #SharingIsCaring Microsoft 365 & Power Platform Community: The Microsoft 365 & Power Platform Community Recognition Program, powered by the community for the community, is committed to building the best tech community in the world, where everyone feels welcome. We help to empower each & every community member to achieve more. We believe that by sharing guidance, tools, solutions, and samples, we better both the community itself and the quality of solutions created by the community. The Microsoft 365 & Power Platform Community's digital badging program provides recognition of community contributions. Community Contributor: Iqbal Nadiadi, Principal Architect & Solutions Consultant • Microsoft Cloud Specialist • Dynamics D365 Catalyst Accredited • Cloud Security SME • AZURE Infra Data AI & App Platforms • Power Platform • M365 • TEAMS • W365 AVD • Microsoft ISV & Solutions • Software Architecture Design & Development Session Details: Identify how to best use Microsoft 365 within your organization. Join us for sessions exploring the value and use of the M365 Maturity Model; Be a practitioner able to successfully develop your organization to use M365; Each session may include a brief presentation about the Maturity Model including updates on new resources. Focus on building a community of practitioners in a safe space to hone your pitch, test your thoughts, or decide how to promote use of the Maturity Model In each session, we may cover • Driving organizational alignment on the Maturity Model • Understanding the competencies • Mapping technology to maturity levels & competencies • Running a workshop • Measuring maturity • Sharing anecdotes and success stories • Feedback on the maturity model Sharing is Caring Team.
20220600 {Business Development} {Microsoft IAMCP} {Channel Partner Opportunity Groups} Microsoft IAMCP International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners
June 1, 2022 – Present
Microsoft IAMCP Partner Opportunity Groups POG Initiative Microsoft IAMCP Member & Contributor: Iqbal Nadiadi, Principal Architect & Solutions Consultant • Microsoft Cloud Specialist • Dynamics D365 Catalyst Accredited • Cloud Security SME • AZURE Infra Data AI & App Platforms • Power Platform • M365 • TEAMS • W365 AVD • ISV • Expertise in Edge AI & Vision Automation • Specialist Microsoft ISV & Cloud SaaS Solutions • Software Architecture Design & Development LinkedIn Profile: Iqbal Nadiadi https://www.linkedin.com/in/iqbalnadiadi/ Company Profile: @aphryn https://www.linkedin.com/company/aphryn Microsoft IAMCP Member: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iamcpgroup/ #Microsoft #IAMCP #M365 #Azure #AOAI #TEAMS #D365 #PowerPlatform #Catalyst #CAF #WAF #TOGAF #ISV #W365 #AVD #WVD #O365 Microsoft IAMCP Seattle Members' Meetings & Partner Opportunity Groups POGs Join Us every 3rd Thursday of each month to meet with Seattle members to learn about the ways to grow your Microsoft partner business. Specifically, to: • Network with other members • Identify new opportunities • Share business and market insights • Learn how to maximize your partnership with Microsoft As a member, we invite you to participate In-Person or Remotely via TEAMS at: Microsoft Bellevue Office, Moses Lake Room 22305, Level 22, Lincoln Square Tower, 700 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue 98004. Microsoft Executive Briefing Center (ECB): Building 33 Redmond Campus, 16070 NE 36th Way, WA 98052. The Microsoft Executive Briefing Center EBC is a facility that offers executive-level engagement with Microsoft engineering, sales, industry, and business function leadership to collaborate on digital transformational opportunities with customers. The EBC inspires customers through examples of Microsoft’s technology and thought-leadership, immersive demos, and presentations of real-life customer solutions. A place where customers to participate in a curated experience of business discussions with Microsoft leaders.
20220600 {Competence Practice} {Partner Readiness} {Embedded HW & SW} {Real-Time Software Design & Dev} Zephyr RTOS Project
June 1, 2022 – Present
The Zephyr RTOS Project: The Zephyr Project is an open source RTOS built for resource constrained devices. This project focused on Zephyr Project Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) is associated with my role as Senior Software Architect @SiliconVision Developer. About: The Zephyr Project is an open source collaborative effort uniting leaders from across the industry to build a best-in-breed small, scalable, real-time operating system (RTOS) optimized for resource constrained devices, across multiple architectures. Hosted by The Linux Foundation, the Zephyr Project’s goal is to establish a neutral project where Silicon Vendors SVs, Original Equipment Manufacturers OEMs, Original Device Manufacturers ODMs, Independant Software Vendors ISVs, and Operating System Vendors OSVs can contribute technology to reduce the cost and accelerate time to market for developing the billions of devices that will make up the majority of the Internet of Things IoT. Open Source Software Vendors OSS: • Silicon Vendors SVs • Original Equipment Manufacturers OEMs • Original Device Manufacturers ODMs • Independant Software Vendors ISVs • Operating System Vendors OSV The Zephyr Project is a scalable real-time operating system (RTOS) supporting multiple hardware architectures, optimized for resource constrained devices, and built with security in mind. The Zephyr OS is based on a small-footprint kernel designed for use on resource-constrained systems: from simple embedded environmental sensors and LED wearables to sophisticated smart watches and IoT wireless gateways. The Zephyr kernel supports multiple architectures, including ARM (Cortex-A, Cortex-R, Cortex-M), Intel x86, ARC, Nios II, Tensilica Xtensa, and RISC-V, SPARC, MIPS, and a large number of supported boards.
20210800 {Microsoft Technical Community} Tech Community: Microsoft Communities & Hubs
August 1, 2021 – Present
Senior Member & Community Contributor since August 2021 using New UID: Iqbal-Nadiadi { @aphryn ISV } #Microsoft #IAMCP #M365 #Azure #AOAI #TEAMS #D365 #PowerPlatform #Catalyst #CAF #WAF #TOGAF #ISV #W365 #AVD #WVD #O365 Tech Community Milestones: • 20230810 Earned 2nd Year Anniversary badge. • 20230718 Ranked up to Super Contributor. • 20221024 Earned 10 Likes Given badge. • 20220723 Earned 1st Year Anniversary badge. • 20210905 Ranked up to Regular Visitor. • 20210814 Ranked up to Visitor.
20210600 {Competence Practice} {Partner Readiness} {Azure Deployments & Governance} {Azure Bicep Community} Microsoft Azure Automation & DevOps
June 1, 2021 – Present
20210600 {Competence Practice} {Partner Readiness} {Azure Deployments & Governance} {Azure Bicep Community} Microsoft Azure Automation & DevOps {Competence Practice} {Partner Readiness} {Azure Deployments & Governance} {Azure Bicep Community} Microsoft Azure Automation & DevOps Azure Deployments and Governance: Monthly community calls hosted by Stephanie Yen <stephanieyen@microsoft.com> on behalf of the Azure Bicep Community. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-yen-961885162/ Azure Deployments & Governance on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@azuredeploymentsgovernance3067 Bicep Community Calls (YouTube Videos): https://www.youtube.com/@azuredeploymentsgovernance3067
20190500 {Business Development} {Microsoft US Partner} {Microsoft ISV Solutions Partner} {Microsoft US NDA} In-Person On-Site Meetings at Microsoft US (Campus & Offices at Redmond WA, Bellevue Seattle WA & Denver CO)
May 1, 2019 – June 1, 2019
20190500 {Business Development} {Microsoft US Partner} {Microsoft ISV Solutions Partner} {Microsoft US NDA} In-Person On-Site Meetings at Microsoft US (Campus & Offices at Redmond WA, Bellevue Seattle WA & Denver CO) This disclosure was subject to Microsoft US NDA for 2 years until 2021-06-01. Business travel to Washington State WA & Denver CO USA to meet with Microsoft teams to explore and engage in ways to grow our Microsoft partner business. Specifically, to: • Meet with Microsoft leaders, product managers and product engineering teams. • Meetings hosted by Microsoft leadership at The Microsoft Executive Briefing Center (EBC) in Redmond. • Facilitate executive-level engagement with Microsoft engineering, sales, industry & business function leadership. • To share business & market insights. • Network with key strategic Microsoft Partners. • Engage and learn how Software Vendors ISVs, Cloud Solution CSPs & Managed MSPs can maximize their Partnerships with Microsoft. • Identify new opportunities opened to key Microsoft Partners & ISV Solution Partners using new Microsoft cloud products, platforms & services. Directly with Microsoft & indirectly via strategic Microsoft Partners. Microsoft Bellevue Office. Level 22, Lincoln Square Tower. 700 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue 98004. Microsoft Executive Briefing Center (ECB). Microsoft Campus at Redmond WA USA. 16070 NE 36th Way, Building 33 Redmond, WA 98052. The Microsoft Executive Briefing Center (EBC) in Redmond is a facility that offers executive-level engagement with Microsoft engineering, sales, industry, and business function leadership to collaborate on digital transformational opportunities with customers. The EBC inspires customers through examples of Microsoft’s technology and thought-leadership, immersive demos, and presentations of real-life customer solutions. It is a place where customers from all over the globe come to participate in a curated experience of business discussions with Microsoft leaders.
20220428 {Technical} {Power Platform} {Business Apps} Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals
Microsoft Power Platform Community
June 23, 2026 – Present
20221130 {GitHub} Season of Gitting 2022
Microsoft 365 & Power Platform Community
June 23, 2026 – Present
20220608 {Security Technical Training} Microsoft Security Cloud Week Technical
Microsoft
June 23, 2026 – Present
20220608 {Security Sales Training} Microsoft Security Cloud Week Sales
Microsoft
June 23, 2026 – Present
20220518 {Security Sales Training} Microsoft Security Partner Sales Bootcamp 2022
Microsoft
June 23, 2026 – Present
20220429 {Azure Sales Training} Microsoft Azure Partner Sales Bootcamp 2022
Azure Developers Community
June 23, 2026 – Present
20220428 {Technical} {Power Dev} {App Maker} Microsoft Power Platform App Maker
Microsoft Power Platform Community
June 23, 2026 – Present
20220428 {D365} {Consultant} {Technical} Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales Functional Consultant
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Community
June 23, 2026 – Present
20220428 {Consultant} {Technical} {Business Apps} Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant
Microsoft Power Platform Community
June 23, 2026 – Present
20221201 {Patterns & Practices PnP} Sharing is Caring Contributor 2022
Microsoft 365 & Power Platform Community
June 23, 2026 – Present
20220416 {Sales Training} {Business Apps} Microsoft Business Applications Partner Sales Bootcamp 2022
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Community
June 23, 2026 – Present
20220310 {D365} {Consultant} {Technical} {Business Apps} Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
June 23, 2026 – Present
20220310 {D365} {Sales Training} {Business Apps} Business Applications Cloud Week
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Community
June 23, 2026 – Present
20220310 {Technical} {Power Platform} {Developer} {Business Apps} Power Platform Developer
Microsoft Power Platform Community
June 23, 2026 – Present
20230123 {Technical Workshop} {Business Apps} {Power Platform} {Dynamics D365 F&O} Use Power Platform Components to Extend Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps
Microsoft
June 23, 2026 – Present
20230123 {Technical Workshop} {MDCC Nuance} {Business Apps} {Dynamics D365} {Nuance Communications} {Healthcare Industry Sector} {Healthcare Industry Customers} Unify Cross-Functional Support with the Microsoft Digital Contact Center (MDCC with Nuance)
Microsoft
June 23, 2026 – Present
20220428 {D365} {Consultant} {Technical} Microsoft Dynamics 365 Marketing Functional Consultant
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Community
June 23, 2026 – Present
20220428 {Data Analyst} {Technical} {Power BI} {Business Intelligence} Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst
Microsoft Power Platform Community
June 23, 2026 – Present
20000101-3 {Technical} {Certification Programme} Java SE/EE J2EE Programming
Learning Tree International
June 23, 2026 – Present
20221201 {Technical} {Contributor} {GitHub} M365 Platform Community (PnP) Recognition Program
Microsoft 365 & Power Platform Community
June 23, 2026 – Present
20230112 {Patterns & Practices PnP} {Developer Community Contributor} M365 Platform Community (PnP) Recognition Program 2023
Microsoft 365 & Power Platform Community
June 23, 2026 – Present
20230102 {Business Apps Sales Training} {Dynamics D365} {Power Platform} Microsoft Business Applications Partner Sales Bootcamp 2023
Microsoft
June 23, 2026 – Present
20221231 {Community Contributor} Microsoft M365 & Power Platform Community Contributor 2022
Microsoft 365 & Power Platform Community
June 23, 2026 – Present
20120129 [License] {TOGAF} TOGAF Enterprise Architect Certification (Architecture Framework)
The Open Group
June 23, 2026 – Present
20100930 [License] {TOGAF} TOGAF Enterprise Architect Certification Training (Architecture Framework)
The Open Group
June 23, 2026 – Present
20050525-2 [License] {Certified Professional} Software Development
Learning Tree International
June 23, 2026 – Present
20050525-1 [License] {Certified Professional} Software Engineering Project Management
Learning Tree International
June 23, 2026 – Present
20220428 {D365} {ERP} {Business Apps} Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Enterprise Resource Planning ERP)
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Community
June 23, 2026 – Present
20000101-4 {Technical} {Certification Programme} Oracle Application Development
Learning Tree International
June 23, 2026 – Present
20000609 {Technical} {Software Design} {IBM Rational UML} IBM Rational Rose 2000
IBM
June 23, 2026 – Present
20000622 {Consultant} {Analyst} {IBM Rational RequisitePro} Requirements Management with Use Cases
IBM
June 23, 2026 – Present
20000623 {Consultant} {Requirements Management} IBM Rational RequisitePro
IBM
June 23, 2026 – Present
20000814-17 {Technical} {Software Design} {IBM Rational UML} Object Oriented Analysis & Design with UML
IBM
June 23, 2026 – Present
20221223 {Business Apps Cloud Launch} {Microsoft Power Platform} Power Platform Architecture and Governance Deep Dive
Microsoft Power Platform Community
June 23, 2026 – Present
20221214 {Power Apps Contributor} {Patterns & Practices PnP} M365 Platform Community (PnP): Microsoft Power Platform Samples 2022
Microsoft 365 & Power Platform Community
June 23, 2026 – Present
20231023 {Microsoft Community Contributor} {Community Initiatives 2023} Microsoft M365 & Power Platform Community 2023
Microsoft 365 & Power Platform Community
June 23, 2026 – Present
20230404 {Software Architecture & Design} {Microsoft App Dev Project} {Microsoft Graph & .NET Hack Together} {March 2023 Hackathon} Microsoft M365 & Power Platform Community 2023 : M365 PnP Dev Project "Redmond Raccoon"
Microsoft 365 & Power Platform Community
June 23, 2026 – Present
20230602 {Microsoft Catalyst Accredited} {Managing Consultant} {Enterprise Architect EA} {Senior Solutions Consultant SC} {Microsoft Catalyst Pre-Sales Immersion Training} Microsoft Catalyst Accredited Partner (FY2023-Q4)
Microsoft
June 23, 2026 – Present
20230720 {ESG} {Green IT Certificate} {Sponsored by Microsoft & LinkedIn} {Sustainable Digital Transformation} {Green Design Principles & Practices} Green Digital Skills Certificate Course: Elective & Project focused on Sustainable Cloud IT Infrastructure
INCO Academy
June 23, 2026 – Present
20230711 {Software Architecture & Design} {Microsoft Teams App Dev Project} {Microsoft Teams Toolkit TTK Hack Together} {Visual Studio & VScode TTK} {June 2023 Hackathon} Microsoft M365 & Power Platform Community 2023 : M365 PnP Project "Redmond Raccoon"
Microsoft 365 & Power Platform Community
June 23, 2026 – Present
20230630 {Customer Success Training} {Business Value Consulting} {BVA} {Catalyst Post-Go-Live Value Realization Workshops VRW} {Dynamics D365} Business Applications Technical Workshop - Customer Success Series participant (Test Exam Assessment Score 95%)
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Community
June 23, 2026 – Present
20231019 {OSSec} {Open Source Security} {Endor Labs} {LeanAppsSec Academy} {LeanAppSec Fall Edition Certificate} Implementing Open Source Security and Dependency Management
Certopus
June 23, 2026 – Present
20230808 {Microsoft Power Platform Contributor} {Power Platform Samples} Microsoft 365 & Power Platform Community 2023
Microsoft 365 & Power Platform Community
June 23, 2026 – Present
20231010 {Microsoft Copilots} {Cloud Sales Training} {FY24 Cloud Sales Bootcamp Series} {AI Transformation} {Azure} {Modern Work} {Security} {Business Apps} Microsoft Copilot Partner Bootcamp — FY24 Participant
Microsoft
June 23, 2026 – Present
20121030 {Nokia Products & Solutions Training} IP Core Networks & Value Added Services (VAS): MSC/MSS / MGW, IMS/SIP, ISN/GGSN/SGSN, Online Service Charging, Content Delivery, PTT, Mobile Browsing BGW, PTT, MMS/MMSC, SMS, CGW, SDM NPS, Device Mgmt NTMS
Nokia
June 23, 2026 – Present
20231101 {Microsoft Copilots} {Cloud Sales Training} {Microsoft Power Platform} {FY24 Cloud Sales Bootcamp Series} {AI Transformation} {Dynamics Business Apps} {D365 Power Platform} Microsoft Low Code Partner Sales Bootcamp — FY24 Participant
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Community
June 23, 2026 – Present
20230829 {Technical} {Cloud Security} {AICamp Workshop} Cloud Native Threat Detection with Runtime Security
AICamp
June 23, 2026 – Present
20231221 {FY2024 GTM Sales Training} {AI Copilots} {Azure} {Dynamics D365} {Power Platform} {Modern Work M365} {Security} {FY24 Cloud Sales Bootcamp Series} {Microsoft Cloud Solution Playbooks} Solution Play Partner Sales Bootcamp — FY24 Participant
Microsoft
June 23, 2026 – Present
20262105 {@5} Pearson Credly Summary @aptum : Iqbal Nadiadi's profile on Pearson Credly for Aptum CloudOps • Earned 25+ Microsoft credential & recognition badges
Microsoft
June 23, 2026 – Present
20262204 {@4} Pearson Credly Summary @aphryn : Iqbal Nadiadi's profile on Pearson Credly @aphryn • Earned 50+ Microsoft credentials & recognition badges
Microsoft
June 23, 2026 – Present
20263303 {@3} Iqbal Nadiadi | LinkedIn • Over 50+ cross industry technology licenses, certifications & credentials, including Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, Vodafone, Nokia, Ericsson, Sun Microsystems & Texas Instruments Ti
June 23, 2026 – Present
20264402 {@2} Microsoft Learn Summary: Awarded Level 15+ (790K XP) with 630 badges & 126 trophies through Microsoft Learning Paths
Microsoft
June 23, 2026 – Present
199600917-20 {Certification} {Texas Instruments Semiconductor} {TMS320C8x DSP} Multicore Parallel Processing DSP - C8x Design Workshop (Digital Signal, Image, Video Processing)
Texas Instruments
June 23, 2026 – Present
19980203-1 {Certification} {Software Design & Development} Ericsson Telecom Switching System AXE10-APZ-AM Application Module
Ericsson Software
June 23, 2026 – Present
19980204-2 {Certification} {Protocol} Ericsson Communications AXE10-APZ-AM-ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network (Voice, Video, Data, Network Services)
Ericsson Software
June 23, 2026 – Present
19980205-3 {Certification} {Software Design & Development} Ericsson Telecom Switching System AXE10-APZ-AM Charging in Application Module (Product Unit for Charging, Accounting, Billing Services PU-CABS)
Ericsson Software
June 23, 2026 – Present
19980206-4 {Certification} {Software Design & Development} Ericsson Telecom Switching System AXE10-APZ-AM-APSI/RMP Application Modules (Application Services & Resource Module Platform)
Ericsson Software
June 23, 2026 – Present
19970909-5 {Certification} {Software} {Programming} {Real-Time Computing} Ericsson Programming Language for AXE10 Exchanges (PLEX C2)
Ericsson Software
June 23, 2026 – Present
19980200 {Capability Maturity Model} {SEI-CMU CMM} Ericsson ETL/XD achieved CMM Level 3 "Defined" Practices, Processes, Methods. Ericsson Limited, Public Systems Division, Telecommunications Centre, Ericsson Way, Burgress Hill, West Sussex RH15 9UB UK.
Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University
June 23, 2026 – Present
19960604-06 {Certification} {Texas Instruments Semiconductor} {TMS320C4x DSP} Parallel Instruction Pipeline Processing DSP - C4x Design Workshop (Digital Signal, Image, Video Processing)
Texas Instruments
June 23, 2026 – Present
19960610-13 {Certification} {Texas Instruments Semiconductor} {TMS320C5x DSP} Parallel Instruction Pipeline Processing DSP - C5x Design Workshop (DSP & Control Processor)
Texas Instruments
June 23, 2026 – Present
20265501 {@1} Career Path Summary: Portfolio of Expertise & Experience for Iqbal Nadiadi. Published at LinkTree
Linktree
June 23, 2026 – Present
20180200-5 {Product Management} {Scrum PSPO1 Assessment} Agile Scrum Product Owner Role
Learning Tree International
June 23, 2026 – Present
20230223 {Sales Training} {Cross Microsoft Cloud Technologies} {AZURE} {M365} {Modern Work MW} {Security} {Business Apps} {Dynamics D365} {DMWL} Microsoft Do More with Less DMWL Partner Sales Bootcamp
Microsoft
June 23, 2026 – Present
20141112-20241112 {British Citizen} {Government Security Vetting} UK BPSS Security Clearance & Official Secrets Act (1911-1989)
UK government
June 23, 2026 – Present
20141112-20241112 {British Citizen} {Government Security Vetting} UK BPSS Security Clearance & Official Secrets Act (1911-1989)
National Cyber Security Centre
June 23, 2026 – Present
20191230 [UK DBS] {Disclosure & Barring Service} {Basic Certificate} Records Status "None Recorded"
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
June 23, 2026 – Present
[License] {UK DVLA} {Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency} UK Driving License
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
June 23, 2026 – Present
[UK Passport] {HMG} {HMPO} {His Majesty's Passport Office} British Citizen (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
UK Home Office
June 23, 2026 – Present
Cultural Fit Analysis
The candidate's extensive involvement in Microsoft communities, hackathons, and partner programs, along with a long history of working with Microsoft technologies, indicates a strong cultural alignment with a Microsoft-centric environment. Their diverse project experience, ranging from embedded systems to enterprise cloud solutions and AI, showcases adaptability and a broad interest in technology, which can be beneficial for cross-functional collaboration. The emphasis on continuous learning and community contribution suggests a proactive and collaborative mindset.
Soft Skills & Operational Fit
The candidate demonstrates strong leadership, communication, and consultative selling skills, crucial for senior roles involving client engagement and team guidance. Their experience in product management, project management, and adherence to frameworks like TOGAF and ITIL suggests a structured and process-oriented approach. The extensive background in managing diverse teams and projects indicates a high operational fit for complex, multi-stakeholder environments. The focus on business outcomes and value realization aligns with strategic roles.