Derek Zott
Senior Architect at Microsoft
- Role
- Senior Architect at Microsoft
- Location
- Detroit, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Derek Zott
While having processes that produce reliable results are essential to the success of any commercial enterprise, relying solely on process in the manufacturing of the ideas and intangible constructs that are core to the practice of software development is not enough. More is needed. This \"more\" is the presence of mind that is typical to artistic pursuit-Bob Reselman
Experience
Senior Architect
Jun 2011 — Present · Detroit, MI, US
Alumni of MSFT\'s Senior Technical Leadership Program (STLP), solving customers\' most complicated challenges and obstacles. Gold Club Choice Award Winner -(July 2020): Recognizes the extraordinary performance of individuals who transform and contribute to the overall success and growth of Microsoft. Recipients demonstrated significant impact to business results through growth mindset, transformational deals as One Microsoft, Customer & Partner obsession, making a difference to change the world and acting in the spirit of One Microsoft. Mentor Gold Recipient -(April 2019): Nominated by peers, this award recognizes individuals who elevate team members, actively mentor and continually lead by example with a collaborative, growth mindset. Peak Performer Award Winner -(April 2017): The One Services Awards are designed to acknowledge individuals and teams who exemplify our cultural attributes of learning, innovation, and risk taking. These are people who make extraordinary contributions to the Services business, translating our Services goals into real world successes. Circle of Excellence (COE) Gold Club Award Winner -(July 2015): MSFT\'s highest award, recognizing individual employees’ significant contributions and impact that yielded top attainment and quantifiable results across the business. MVP Award Winner -(February 2013): This award recognizes individual employees’ significant contributions to one or more projects during a single quarter. Winners are chosen by senior leadership for their financial results, utilization, and above-and-beyond contributions. Great People, Great Performance Award Winner -(June 2012): This award recognizes individuals worldwide who make extraordinary contributions to the Services business.
Education
University of Detroit Mercy
General Education
2005 — 2007
University of Central Florida
BSBA
2007 — 2009
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