Sean O’Driscoll first joined Microsoft Corporation in 1992 as part of the worldwide sales organization. During his early years in the company, he held several positions responsible for the recruitment, development and engagement of Microsoft Partners. As part of these responsibilities, Sean was accountable for developing business alliances with many of our largest Independent Software Venders, including Great Plains Software, Siebel Systems and Computer Associates to name a few.

In 1998, Sean joined Microsoft’s professional services organization and helped establish Microsoft’s first support and consulting business focused on global ISV, System Integration, and OEM partners.

In January, 2003 he re-joined Customer Service and Support as Director of MVP and Technical Communities. In his current capacity as General Manager, Community Support Services, Sean is responsible for developing social media and community based support models and leading the worldwide MVP program designed to award and recognize amazing individuals in technical communities around the globe who share a passion for technology and the spirit of community.

Sean, graduated from Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon with degrees in Business Administration and Philosophy and now lives just outside Seattle, Washington with his wife Kari, and two daughters, Erin and Lauren.