Tony Rogerson's ramblings on SQL Server

 A lot of people, myself included would consider this job the job of a life time - it will give you the opportunity to be at the leading edge of Microsoft technology, give access to a ton of highly experienced SQL resource, a chance to meet a ton of people within the SQL Server field and be a lot of fun (and hard work). There is one missing requirement, that is - when it's a conference like TechEd / IT Forum where I go - you need the ability to consume lots of food and drink and be willing to stay up to the early hours gassing about SQL :)

http://members.microsoft.com/careers/international/default.asp?lang=EN&loc=UKD&job=30074050&jobslist

Microsoft Developer and Platform Evangelism (DPE) group is looking for an IT Pro Evangelist (ITE) specialising in SQL Server/business intelligence. ITEs are excellent at driving community engagement to increase the satisfaction and loyalty of Microsoft’s IT Professional audience

The ideal candidate will know IT from the Helpdesk to the CIO’s office.  IT Evangelists must be able to talk about technology intelligently and enthusiastically to IT Professionals, IT managers and senior management. Candidates should be comfortable operating in large data centres and deploying global technology solutions. The candidate will have a lively mind, be a reliable team worker who can work under their own initiative, lead others, be creative and innovative.  The candidate should have an engaging personality and be people focused with an excellent grounding in technology and will have exceptional communication, interpersonal and presentation skills. 

Responsibilities include:

· Building and strengthening relationships between Microsoft and IT professionals by developing and delivering compelling face-to-face and online events.
· Engaging with local and online IT Pro communities as a member, facilitator and leader.
· Identifying and building relationships with key IT influencers across a range of industries and communities.
· Acting as liaison between Microsoft and the IT Pro audience.  Encouraging early adoption of our next set of products, finding customer advocates and success stories.
· Ensuring effective engagement with our broad IT Pro audience to enthuse them about SQL and BI so that they become early adopters of our BI technologies

Candidates must have a demonstrated ability to:

· Collaborate effectively across groups and as a member of virtual teams.
· Deliver engaging and compelling communications, both written and spoken.
· Favourably influence an audience of intelligent technology professionals
· Understand enterprise global IT requirements and translate technology solutions into business value propositions.

Skills/Knowledge:

· Applicants should have a strong technical background working in IT
· Candidates will ideally have worked in a large IT department or Data centre performing in at least one of the following roles: IT Manager, Infrastructure Specialist, Application or Line Of Business (LOB) Database Analyst (DBA)
· An IT consulting background is highly desirable
· Comprehensive technical knowledge in Database and Business Intelligence (BI) technologies
· Candidates must be competent across Microsoft products and tools and also have deep technical knowledge on SQL Server and BI
· Must have a good understanding of security, reliability, scalability and platform management topics
· The individual will need to maintain knowledge about multiple versions of the same product and speak compellingly on future releases
· Must have a solid understanding of competitive product offerings and how to differentiate Microsoft from its’ competitors
· Graduate/Graduate calibre