Christian Nielsen

Christian Nielsen is an experienced professional in the computer industry with over 15 years of extensive experience across the application development lifecycle, including offshore sourcing.

Currently, Christian is a member of the ALM Rangers at Microsoft, specializing in Application Lifecycle Management and Microsoft tools and processes. He has also contributed his expertise to a Microsoft CRM project for a multinational corporation.

Having started his career at Mandator in 1999, Christian has always been dedicated to the Microsoft development platform, serving on Expert Advisory Boards for Composite UI Application Block and Smart Client Software Factory. He has also been a key contributor to the Microsoft VB 6 to VB.NET Migration Guide.

Christian has validated his skills through various certifications, such as being one of the early achievers of the Microsoft Certified Application Developer status and becoming a Volvo IT certified IT-Architect since 2004.

Described as open-minded, sociable, and proactive, Christian excels both independently and as a team player, having experience in leadership roles as well as being a valuable team member.

His specialties include Microsoft CRM, Application Lifecycle Management, architecture, team leadership, Visual Studio Team System, C#, VB.NET, EntLib, SCSF, WSSF, WCSF, as well as lecturing, training, offshore development, and VB6 migrations.