Mick Marlier

About Mick Marlier

Technology starts with the human in mind. Speed of development, access to new customers and markets, and shipping secure, innovative products are critical to the software industry. My goal with clients remains the same- to provide strategic, thoughtful guidance, impactful use cases, and long-term vision to enhance the people, processes, and technology software companies use to drive outcomes and accelerate transformation. The cornerstones of my relationships are an eagerness to serve, the ability to collaborate and listen, and a passion for evolving ideas into action. When not engaging my clients or teammates, you will likely find me seeking adventure deep in a forest, along the coast, or high in the mountains. It doesn\'t take much to make me happy: a great story, time with my wife, kids and friends, and exploring the beauty of nature and new places. If you need me, I\'m always available at m••••••••@microsoft.com. Let\'s connect!

Experience

1. Sr Account Executive, Software & Digital Platforms

   Microsoft

   Oct 2024 — Present

   Software doesn’t fail because of a lack of ideas; it fails when platforms can’t keep up with ambition. Today’s software and digital‑native companies are being asked to move faster than ever: ship continuously, scale globally, embed AI, and protect their platforms, all without slowing down the teams building the future.As an Account Executive in Microsoft’s Software & Digital Platforms organization, I partner with technology leaders who are building the platforms behind modern digital products. My role is to listen, understand their architecture and business goals, and help them make confident decisions as they modernize applications, scale cloud platforms, and turn data and AI into competitive advantage.In practice, that means helping customers focus on outcomes like:• Faster application and platform modernization• Empowered developers and platform teams• Secure, reliable, and globally scalable architectures• AI‑driven innovation built on trusted data foundationsI believe the best technology partnerships are built on trust, curiosity, and a shared obsession with helping builders succeed.

Education

• Elon University

  Cum Laude, Economics & English

  1998 — 2002

Skills

• Supply Chain Operations
• Medical Devices
• Direct Marketing
• Cloud Computing
• Business Development
• New Business Development
• Account Management
• Online Advertising
• Product Development
• Sales Operations
• Relationship Building
• Sales
• Market Research
• Salesforce.com
• Advertising
• Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Selling
• Cold Calling
• Marketing
• Leadership