NEW YORK, NY, February 03, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Jason T. Abed, MBA, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Jason currently serves as Principal and Director of Industry Solutions at Microsoft, where he plays a pivotal role in crafting and delivering transformative cloud and enterprise technology solutions for organizations worldwide. His ability to assess complex business challenges and align them with innovative technological approaches has positioned him as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives. By fostering collaborations with CIOs, CTOs, and other senior leaders, Jason helps organizations unlock the full potential of their technology investments, enabling scalability, efficiency, and long-term growth.

Jason's career spans more than 15 years of leadership at the intersection of business and technology. Before joining Microsoft, he served as the Director of the U.S. Northeast practice at Avanade, a joint venture between Accenture and Microsoft, where he led a team of over 40 professionals. Under his stewardship, the practice achieved unprecedented growth, more than doubling its size year-over-year. His contributions extended beyond revenue growth, as he also played a key role in developing internal intellectual property and shaping strategic merger and acquisition initiatives.

As a Senior Program Manager in Microsoft's RandD organization, Jason was instrumental in the creation of groundbreaking applications on Microsoft's low-code platform, Dataverse. He has also facilitated Customer Advisory Boards with executives from Fortune 500 companies, incorporating their feedback into the development of Microsoft's next-generation enterprise solutions. This direct engagement with industry leaders reflects Jason's commitment to ensuring that technology solutions not only meet but exceed market needs.

Jason's dedication to advancing public sector innovation is equally noteworthy. His leadership has driven projects that tackle pressing societal challenges, including optimizing processes in high-demand environments such as the diamond industry. His collaboration with a European cooperative and the government of Botswana exemplifies his ability to apply cutting-edge technologies to solve real-world problems, achieving significant gains in operational efficiency and sustainability.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Jason is a passionate advocate for education and mentorship. As Chairman of the Board for Scholarship Plus, he has worked tirelessly to provide scholarships and mentorship opportunities to high-achieving students from underserved backgrounds. Additionally, his role as Alumni-in-Residence at NYU Stern reflects his ongoing dedication to supporting the next generation of business and technology leaders.

Jason's academic achievements include a Bachelor of Science in Finance, Information Systems, and Computer Science from Boston University, where he graduated magna cum laude, and an MBA in Finance and Strategy from NYU Stern School of Business. In addition to many technical certifications Jason is also a Accenture Certified Solution Architect and ProSci Certified Change Practitioner, which highlights his expertise in delivering result-driven solutions in dynamic environments.

Looking to the future, Jason envisions furthering his impact at the intersection of business and technology by fostering innovation in areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. With aspirations to influence decision-making at the highest levels, Jason is committed to driving transformative change that benefits both organizations and society as a whole. Ultimatley, Jason would like to "retire" into teaching at a university level. Jason has an extreme passion for teaching, which he has done in one way or another most of his life and believes education to be the closest thing to a "silver bullet" for solving societal issues. Congratulations Jason.

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