As a Senior Program Manager at Microsoft, Jeff King plays a pivotal role in the Azure Storage team, specifically focusing on Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2. With a passion for helping customers and partners elevate their data strategies, Jeff thrives on unblocking challenges and facilitating...
As a Senior Program Manager at Microsoft, Jeff King plays a pivotal role in the Azure Storage team, specifically focusing on Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2. With a passion for helping customers and partners elevate their data strategies, Jeff thrives on unblocking challenges and facilitating seamless journeys through the cloud. His current initiatives include driving Big Data Performance testing, where he rigorously evaluates and enhances the performance metrics of Azure Data Lake Storage, ensuring that it meets the demanding needs of modern enterprises.
In addition to performance testing, Jeff is deeply engaged in competitive analysis, providing critical insights that help shape the strategic direction of Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2. By understanding the competitive landscape, he ensures that ADLS Gen2 not only meets but exceeds industry standards, positioning it as a leader in the cloud storage domain. His commitment to building a robust big data and analytics partner ecosystem is evident as he actively collaborates with Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) to integrate their solutions with ADLS Gen2, fostering innovation and expanding the capabilities of Azure’s offerings.
Jeff's extensive expertise in cloud computing, .NET, C#, and Microsoft SQL Server, combined with his experience in enterprise architecture and integration technologies like BizTalk and WCF, empowers him to lead cross-functional teams effectively. His ability to adapt to new insights and focus on key results ensures that he remains at the forefront of the rapidly evolving cloud landscape. Whether it's through enhancing customer experiences or driving strategic partnerships, Jeff King is dedicated to making a significant impact in the world of big data and cloud solutions at Microsoft.