Basirah Alam is an experienced professional currently serving as a Partner Development Manager at Microsoft since April 2018, with roles in Channel Sales for Modern Work & Security and leadership of various programs such as SMB Vendor Tele Program and Tele SAM&C Program. Prior to Microsoft, Basirah held a maternity leave and worked in brand management at Cerebos from April 2014 to February 2018, specializing in SAXA and Gravox products. Basirah's career also includes category management at Unilever from May 2012 to April 2014 and trade marketing representation at British American Tobacco from May 2009 to November 2011. Basirah holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a double major in Accounting and Marketing from The University of Auckland.