🎉 Six Years at Microsoft: A Journey of Laughter, Learning, and Legacy! 🚀
Hey tech enthusiasts and fellow wanderers through the digital realm! 🌐 Today marks a remarkable milestone for me – six glorious years navigating the intricate world of Microsoft! Buckle up for a ride through a galaxy of certifications, countless customer engagements, and a myriad of tech triumphs, all peppered with a dash of humor and a sprinkle of gratitude.
🚀 Launchpad to Learning:
From day one, I embarked on a journey that felt like a rollercoaster of technology transformations and customer success stories. It's been a whirlwind of learning experiences, from deciphering the complexities of our solutions to surviving platform updates that seemed to have a mind of their own. I've become a tech guru, guiding users through the landscape of innovation like a seasoned traveler.
👩💻 Breaking the Binary Ceiling:
Being a woman in tech has been an adventure in itself. I've gracefully danced through the maze of technology adoption, occasionally challenging stereotypes that tech is a "man's world." But hey, who said humor couldn't be the antidote? I've shattered glass ceilings with a sledgehammer of witty comebacks, proving that tech doesn't have a gender – it's all about the love for the tech byte! I hope that my efforts are showing my own children what success can look like.
💡 Bright Minds and Brilliant Technologists:
Working alongside some of the brightest minds in the tech universe has been nothing short of awe-inspiring. It's like being in a Marvel movie, except the superheroes wield customer success stories instead of capes. To my colleagues, you are the real MVPs! Together, we've laughed in the face of challenges, danced with deadlines, and high-fived each other through successful technology adoptions.
🙏 A Gratitude Avalanche:
Tom Upton you believed in me from the very beginning. That 3-hour interview, two hours impromptu, in the makeshift St. Louis office was like a tech-themed edition of jeopardy, and I'm forever grateful for your faith in my abilities. I often hear you in my head "all sizzle no steak!" when things are lacking a plan.
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To all the leaders who saw my potential and nudged me toward success, you're the wind beneath my wings. To a few and many more I have been inspired by, thank you! The best part of a person's POV is that more often than not, we never know who is watching us, who we are making an impact on. That impact has empowered my drive along this journey! Nicoal Berryman Tammi Warfield Stefan Wills David Kirgis James Miller Shannon Rubio Zephanie Zimpleman Thompson, PMP Sarah Blocker Pouneh Minovi Kaufman Chris Mellin Carlea Sandberg Sarah Crowe Carlton Dossman Kate Johnson Cristi Bennett Deb Cupp Jack Leathers Nick Palomba ☁🔒 Jack Elmore Gary Nafus Tracy Galloway John Jester Andrea Russell Lisa M. Stapleton Libby Saylor Wright Matt Melhus Brad Grissom Tom Grounds Michael Feuda Ryan McKinney
🤝 Tech Pals and Allies:
To my comrades in technology, the unsung heroes behind the scenes, and the users who've made technology adoption an enriching journey – thank you! You've turned what could have been a solitary endeavor into a collaborative symphony of success stories. It's true what they say, teamwork makes the dream work. I have truly enjoyed working and learning alongside so many of you, even the ones I cannot name because of character limitations😋! Stephanie O'Keefe Mary McGinn Ajay Iyer Tracey Meunier Laura Baur Shailesh Mittal Mike Bueltmann James Poolton Luz Marina Torres Forero Cris Deeter Andrew Daly Laurel Dzneladze (zuh-neh-lahd-ze) Steve Goodman Brad Grissom Michelle Barr, MBA Michelle Rodriguez-Decker, PHR, SHRM-CP Daren Stegelmeier Matt Wolodarsky Steven Storey Karen (MacQuarrie) Croteau Avi Sujeeth Gina Hoffmann Erica Gorman Athena Giles Andy E. Travis Anderson Stephanie Stanfill Matt Hoss Michelle Briggs Nick Francis Joseph Johnson Cory Kincaid April N. Watson Diogo Küntzer Avi Sujeeth Sandra Titarelli, Cloud Solution Architect Marcus Young Grace M. Agosto Jeremy Hail Stephanie Foults Athena Sapir Jack Leathers Steve Green Germán Cotogno Carol B. Camilo Torres Bermudez Lauren Chacon Whitney Vickrey Stephen Seed Jeff Price Grace Warren Emily Paloski Erick Quintanilla Segura
🚀 From Now to Infinity and Beyond:
As I stand at one-quarter of the journey completed in my Microsoft adventure, I'm not just looking back; I'm gazing ahead with starry-eyed excitement. There's still a landscape of innovation to explore, success stories to cultivate, and dreams to fulfill. Who knows, maybe one day my name will grace the hallowed walls of Microsoft – just three-quarters more to go!
In the grand symphony of tech and customer success, let's keep guiding, laughing, and evolving. Here's to the past six years, the lessons learned, the laughter shared, and the countless success stories that brought us here. Bring on the future – it's bound to be even more epic!
Cheers to the next chapter of this tech-tastic journey! 🚀👩💻🎉
Modern Work Specialist at Microsoft
12moJacqueline - It’s still hard to believe it has already been six years! Ps. Let me know when you need a refresh on bagels and I’ll bring some on my next visit to STL.
Empowering customers to achieve more with Microsoft Copilot and Azure OpenAI
1yIn addition to all your other talents and skills, who knew you were such an amazing writer. I loved reading about your journey. It resonated with me deeply. Looking forward to continuing this journey together! Here's to another 6 years and more!
People focused. Customer dedicated. FY22 Microsoft Gold Club recipient
1yLove this look back on your journey, Jacqueline Le! Loved seeing so many I know in your pics too. Cheers to many more years ahead of you to continue to make big impacts and contributions to and for yourself, your customers and those around you!
Sr. Customer Success Account Manager at Microsoft
1yI enjoyed reading about your journey with us! May you have many more years and achievements ahead, J.Le! I appreciate your enthusiasm and contributions to this amazing time we have spent together as a team.
Customer-centric IT expert | B2B Services SaaS Cloud IT Delivery | People Manager | Speaker | Supporting Women in STEAM careers | IAmRemarkable Facilitator
1yCongrats for all the positive impact that you have on others, it’s a pleasure having you in my team! #womeinIT