Zackary Evanson

About Zackary Evanson

Sometimes it\'s the very people who no one imagines anything of, who do the things that no one can imagine\"- The Imitation GameZack is driven, focused, and eager to learn. Zack is a nine-year veteran of the United States Air Force. Throughout the course of his enlisted career, Zack held assignments in Guam, Washington D.C, the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs and deployments to Qatar, Afghanistan, and Jordan in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). He is passionate about cloud computing, technology sales, sales enablement/transformation, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things. Zack\'s current industry focus is in Communication, Media, and Technology (CMT). Prior to Accenture, Zack earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Finance and Sales Leadership from DePaul University. Upon graduating, Zack was an Associate with KPMG\'s Advisory/Risk Consulting Practice. Zack is an avid golfer and loves being outdoors. He divides his free time between family, friends and giving back.

Experience

1. Gen Ai Solutions Specialist

   Microsoft

   Oct 2023 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   As a Gen AI Solutions Specialist at Microsoft, I specialize in driving customer success and innovation through Microsoft 365 Copilot and Generative AI solutions. I partner closely with enterprise clients to identify business challenges and deliver scalable, AI-powered solutions that increase productivity, streamline operations, and unlock new value.My focus areas include: Copilot for Microsoft 365: Leading enablement and adoption strategies for Microsoft 365 Copilot across Word, Excel, Teams, and more—helping customers understand the transformative potential of embedded AI. Copilot Extensibility: Designing and deploying custom plugins and connectors to extend Copilot functionality into Line-of-Business (LOB) systems, CRMs, and proprietary platforms. Intelligent Agents and Gen AI: Advising on and delivering AI agent solutions that automate workflows, augment decision-making, and improve user experiences. Pre-Sales & Technical Strategy: Working alongside sales, marketing, and engineering teams to shape go-to-market strategies, build proof-of-concepts, and ensure technical feasibility for large-scale deployments.By bridging the gap between business needs and technical execution, I enable organizations to realize the full value of Microsoft’s AI ecosystem. I’ve had the opportunity to influence digital transformation initiatives across industries—combining deep product knowledge with a consultative, customer-centric approach.

Education

• U.S. Air Force Airman Leadership School | Professional Military Education

  Leadership and Management

  2010 — 2011

• DePaul University

  Bachelor's degree - Cum Laude, Finance

  2014 — 2017

Skills

• Conflict Resolution
• Microsoft Dynamics Crm
• Interviews
• Cloud Computing
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Strategic Planning
• Market Research
• Personnel Management
• Communication
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Visio
• Management
• Software as a Service (Saas)
• Business Development
• Military Operations
• Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Small Business Management
• Data Analysis
• Oral & Written Communication Skills
• Microsoft Word
• Critical Thinking
• Customer Service
• Lead Generation
• Teammate
• Solution Selling
• Problem Solving
• Operations Management
• Social Media
• Organizational Leadership
• Microsoft Excel
• Strategy
• Client First Crm
• Forecasting
• Negotiation
• Teamwork
• Risk Management
• Data Analytics
• Marketing