Scott Warren

Background

Job Description

I lead the Business Operations function for the Business Applications & Platform team, an engineering organization for Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform in our Cloud + AI division. My main roles include business management, budgeting/forecasting, reporting, headcount management, internal app/automation development and university recruiting for our teams in the US and other countries.

Company Description

We believe in what people make possible. Our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

Employment History

I've been at Microsoft for 20 years working on the Power Platform, Dynamics 365, HoloLens, Xbox, Windows, Office, and incubation projects in engineering, business, and marketing roles. Previously, I've worked at National Bank of Alaska, Washington Mutual and Activision-Blizzard.

Education

MBA and BABA, majoring in Finance, both from Seattle University.

Mentoring Objectives & Scope

Here is the agenda I usually follow for undergrads: Dec: Meet and Greet, plan out the next 6 months Jan: Resume review, start 5 year career plan Feb: 5 Year career plan review #1 Mar: MS Lunch + Senior Leader meeting Apr: Business lunch+ career plan review #2 May: Executive Speaker Series or business discussion

When and where do you hold meetings with your students?

100% in person. On or around the SU campus in late afternoons/evenings.