Reza Alizadeh has over a decade of experience in the technology and business development sectors, currently serving as the Leader of the Strategic ISV Recruit Business within Global Partner Solutions at Microsoft since December 2010. In this role, Reza defines strategy and leads a team focused on driving Cloud Partnerships with top U.S. Independent Software Vendors across key industry verticals. Previous positions include Director of Business Development for ISV Cloud Partnerships and Chief Technology Evangelist for Windows Phone at Microsoft, as well as President of APPMANIC CORP, where Reza developed top-ranked iPhone applications. Reza began the career as a Product Manager and Software Developer at ACI Worldwide and holds a Master of Business Administration from USC Marshall School of Business, earned between 2006 and 2009.