Msp program
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The document summarizes the Microsoft Student Partner program, which allows technology-enthusiast students to represent Microsoft on their college campus, share knowledge of Microsoft technologies, and participate in technical forums and competitions. As a student partner, one would be expected to maintain an online presence, organize events on campus, and have exposure to Microsoft platforms. Benefits include Microsoft software and invites to industry events.
Msp program
- 1. The Microsoft Student Partner Program
- 2. Microsoft in India Microsoft Research (MSR) Microsoft India Development Center (IDC) Microsoft India IT (MSIT); formerly known as Global Development Center India (GDCI) Microsoft Global Services India (MGSI) Global Tech Support Center (GTSC) Sales, Marketing, and Services Group (SMSG) Developer and Platform Evangelism (DPE) The Academic Team
- 3. Who Is a Microsoft Student Partner (MSP)? A Microsoft Student Partner is a technology enthusiast who is at the forefront of exploring new technologies and sharing his or her knowledge with peers.
- 4. Desired Characteristics Exposure to Microsoft technologies Examples: participation in contests or user-groups, development on Microsoft platform, creative use of Microsoft products, etc. Passion for technology Outgoing personality High level of social activity, both online and offline Willingness to share knowledge Good academic scores in college
- 5. What Does an MSP Do? Be a Microsoft representative on your college campus Share your knowledge on new technologies with peers on your campus and outside Be active on online technical forums by answering technical queries and posting technology articles Be the first users of beta software of the latest products from Microsoft Participate along with your friends in competitions such as the Imagine Cup, etc. Collaborate and build amazing applications that create waves across the community; e.g. OpenXML at LinuxAsia
- 8. Optional Activities Sign up an eligible department for MSDN AA Maintain a blog Mentor other MSPs Out of the box activity Produce a technology solution using Microsoft tools and technologies Work on technical content and presentations for use of other MSPs Promote MS academic projects in campus Distribute MSDN AA DVDs Sign up students for DSD
- 9. Optional Activities (contd.) Deploy MSDN AA Maintain MSDN AA Organize Acad DevCon Build demo apps to be displayed on user-groups and CodePlex Post articles, case-studies, best-practices, etc. for your completed activities on the MSP portal Enter Imagine Cup World finals Enter Imagine Cup National finals Submit Round 1 Entry for Software Design Invitational Complete a Microsoft E-Learning course
- 10. Campus Clubs What is a club? A group of students who get together regularly to learn Microsoft technologies Minimum 1 session a month Club Evaluation Parameters Sessions per month Average session attendance Topics Introduction to .NET .NET 3.0 Windows Embedded Web 2.0/Atlas Vista/Office 2007
- 11. Benefits Be a brand ambassador for Microsoft MSDN Premium subscription ( will take time ) Get access to the latest Microsoft software Welcome kits ( will take time ) and readiness trainings Invites to events such as TechMela, etc. Rewards and recognition from Microsoft Become an MSP Lead Interview opportunity based on performance Interact with MVPs and Microsoft employees
- 12. Activity-Tracking Online MSP portal Pre-defined activities with specific points Mandatory and optional activities Activity-log will be monitored and, in January, inactive MSPs will be removed from the program Benefits such as eligibility for becoming an MSP Lead and test/interview opportunities for internships/jobs will be based on points
- 13. Questions?