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<\/p>\nWhen I was 14, I got told off at school for not being able to answer a question. I must admit, I was always a little disruptive, but this time it was different. The reason I couldn\u2019t answer the question? I could not read it and therefore couldn\u2019t understand it. I later found out that I had dyslexia but at the time I nor the school knew.<\/p>\n
I was so frustrated at not being able to get the help I needed that I went home and threw my laptop on the floor and broke it. Little did I know, this teenage moment of anger actually helped me realise my passion for tech.<\/p>\n
Being unable to buy a new computer, I had to fix the laptop. One week later and it was back in working condition. Six months later I had bought more components and built my first desktop.<\/p>\n
As a teenager, I saw the industry as very male dominated and thought I wouldn\u2019t stand a chance getting a job at any big company. Two decades later and I am the only Cloud Technical Expert at Microsoft working for the UK and Europe.<\/p>\n
Microsoft and I fit perfectly together. Why? Because like me, they care about everyone, everywhere. From small businesses, enterprises, local communities all the way to charities, local schools and national universities, everyone matters. We value people for what they can achieve when they are empowered with the right tools, devices and support.<\/p>\n
One sector I\u2019m particularly passionate about is education. Cloud is one of the most powerful resources in the world for productivity, learning, growth and security. Paired with an accessible device like Surface, students are empowered to learn in the way that suits them best. Teachers gain time back to spend it less on paperwork and more with students. It\u2019s the perfect combination – 14 year-old-me wouldn\u2019t know what hit them if this existed 20 years ago!<\/p>\n
I work at Microsoft\u2019s flagship store in London. We currently work with over 45 schools and colleges to help them realise the potential of the cloud. We keep the knowledge growing internally in these organisations by helping them with training and any other support. We want everyone to get the best out of our products. That\u2019s why we not only have a dedicated space for in-person training, but also visit organisations away from London in-person and virtually.<\/p>\n
Getting support from us will help facilitate teachers, students, and graduates to have better access to information. It will also boost collaboration, communication, and productivity \u2013 vital skills in today\u2019s workplace as well as those in the future.<\/p>\n
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But I don\u2019t just see us as the tech people helping you use the tools. We\u2019re empowering the people who carry on that torch to empower others in their school, organisation, or even at home. We\u2019re helping you achieve more by giving you the knowledge you need to be more productive and collaborative. We\u2019re also honoured to encourage you to pass those skills on to others and to collectively build an empowered team around you.<\/p>\n
When I look back at that 14-year-old disruptive girl who threw her laptop on the floor I\u2019m proud of the person she became. If I could speak to my younger self, this is the advice I\u2019d give her to help her along her path: Come ready with a can-do attitude, willingness to learn, and eagerness to welcome any challenges and turn them into strengths.<\/p>\n
Educators play such a vital role in unleashing student\u2019s potential. With the help from my team, we can help empower teachers to use technology to help develop and coach students. That way, students will cultivate vital skills they need to support themselves in the future.<\/p>\n
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About the author<\/h2>\nAs Cloud Technical Expert for the UK and Europe at the flagship Microsoft store in London, Miloni and her team aims to empower clients and to provide the complete solution to each one of them. She enjoys working collaboratively with clients, and helping provide support and training so they can get the best out of their tools and devices.<\/p>\n
Miloni has worked with Facebook, and been featured in Forbes for her work with #techmums, an organisation which teaches women tech skills that allows them to enter a new career path, gain confidence in their current career or returning one.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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