UBTP & BITS BREAKFAST- FEBRUARY 2009

Engaging with Microsoft at the February UBTP & BITS Breakfast.

Microsoft Corporation is a multinational computer technology corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a wide range of software products for computing devices. Explore opportunities for the local Ballarat Industry to open communications with Microsoft.

Guest speaker Mr. David Sajfar, Industry Development Manager, Microsoft Australia spoke at our February breakfast.

David Sajfar is a key contributor to the Victorian ICT Industry. With his extensive experience of the local independent software vendor (ISV) industry over the past ten years, he has been a major influence in commercialising new opportunities by creating new channels and relationships in this important sector. David’s understanding of Microsoft’s strategic and technology direction has been invaluable to the ISV community in proactively aligning their strategies.

David also contributes actively to drive local industry development and investment. He is a founding member of Victoria.NET & Quensland.NET industry associations, and a state committee member of the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA).

David has been with Microsoft for ten years, having previously completed four years at IBM, and eight years with the State Government. In addition to his extensive practical experience, he has completed a Graduate Diploma in Business Computing. As expected, his hobbies include a passion for electronic music, business and disruptive innovative technologies.