Kashif Ali is a high-achieving executive with over 20 years of experience in cloud, enterprise, and emerging technology fields. With an MBA from The Wharton School and a BA from Dartmouth College, he has built a name for himself as a strategic partner, product and solution enabler, and team/operations manager. Currently, he leads business development for Telecommunications and Azure for Operators with a focus on generating cross-stakeholder alignment and delivering 'win' outcomes for Microsoft, partners, and mutual customers. Throughout his career, Kashif has honed his expertise in applying customer-first thinking in solution-building, identifying and developing business opportunities, and negotiating deals with a build/buy/partner strategy. He has a proven track record of fostering diverse partnerships spanning platforms, infrastructures, geographic expansion, new markets and channels, and multi-sided marketplaces. Kashif's passion for driving thought leadership and market insights makes him stand out in the industry. With a professional background that includes Senior Director roles at Microsoft and various managerial positions at AOL and Deloitte Consulting, he is a sought-after talent in the field of cloud and emerging technology.