| “Omer is a highly dedicated, energetic and effective technical business person who was very instrumental in driving business results and influencing others in the process.” August 24, 2008 Peter Boit, Vice President, Microsoft |
"I have had the pleasure of working with Omer in several of my roles. I find Omer extremely hardworking, dedicated, and smart. He is a great team-player and garners respect of his collegues at Microsoft. I know I can always count on him.” February 4, 2010 Laura Pritchard, General Manager, Microsoft |
“Omer has been a pleasure to work with and his proactive management, attention to detail, and follow-through on the Virtualization program was exceptional.” July 7, 2009 Gary Erickson, V.P. Business Development, Unisys Corp |
“Omer played a key role in the success our our Microsoft Consulting Practice at Dell Globally and was key to many of the most successful programs that we launed in FY10! Omer always operates with a high degree of integrity and passion and is extremely results-oriented. It is a pleasure to work with Omer and I would recommend him without hesitation to anybody or any company that is looking for consistent results, energy and growth!” January 3, 2010 Larry Baldachin, Global Practice Executive, Dell Inc |
“Omer is one of those rare people who combine extensive subject matter expertise with a high degree of business acumen. He leverages this combination to not only drive superlative results, but to do so in a way that minimizes friction. Put simply, Omer makes things happen and doesn't leave a wake as he does so.” December 14, 2009 David Driftmier, Sr. Director, Server Infrastructure Services, Microsoft. |
"Omer worked with me on a strategic plan for datacenter virtualization globally for Fujitsu. His attention to detail and ability to see not only the big picture but also drive the on the ground, tactics to drive business has been impecable. We will be driving over $10M in business this year which will set the ground work for all future platform work between the two companies.” August 4, 2009 Marilyn Slavin, Vice President - Strategic Global Alliances, Fujitsu |
I am extremely impressed by Omer's professional approach and deep industry perspectives that he brought to the table during our various discussions. He was always on the look out for creative out of the box solutions.” November 5, 2008 Harish Bhat, Senior Vice President, Patni |
"I worked with Omer on a 'game changing' cooperation between our two companies and he is the single most focused partner that a business could need to be successful. His has a laser focus on the successful outcome and moves/removes any obstacles to that success. I look forward to working with him again in the future.” December 13, 2009 Mark Southam, Chief Enterprise Architect, Fujitsu |
"Omer has a passion and positive attitude that enables him to be successful and help others around him be successful everyday” August 29, 2008 Darci Kleindl, General Manager, Microsoft |
“Omer led the strategy for and engagement with our large system integration partners around the use of our SoftGrid technology which we acquired through our Softricity acquisition. In this role he was proactive, effective and motivational to the partners increasing business for all companies involved.” August 13, 2007 Jared Wheeler - General Manager, Microsoft |
“Omer is a dynamic business and technical executive whose understanding of the industry proves a solid foundation for projecting the direction that technology, appropriately applied, can greatly enhance the impact a business can have. Working with Omer is a pleasure. He understands how appropriately applied technologies can provide new capabilities for the business. He is admired and highly thought of in the various opportunities I've had to work with him. I personally would welcome future opportunities with work with him.” January 15, 2008
Jack Story, Chief Technologist Officer - Infrastructure Service Line, EDS |
“Omer did an excellent job working tirelessly to educate our global partners on new application virtualization technologies we acquired. He did an ourstanding job ramping up on the technology and reaching out to his partners to help them engage successfully on this technology.” February 27, 2007
Jerry Pyle - Director , Mergers and Acquisitions Integration, Microsoft |
“I was fortunate to have Omer on my team as a Technology Development Manager responsible for building out the framework of our enterprise technology offerings. Omer is a highly motivated and intelligent technologist and strategist. His professionalism and work product is outstanding. He is skilled at taking the complexity out of high tech partnerships by creating manageable and scalable joint project plans that drive mutually beneficial results. Omer was a great addition to our team and I look forward to working with him again in the future.” August 7, 2008 Susan Vandament, Director - Enterprise Partner Group, Microsoft |
“Omer has a unique ability to explain the forest to those muddling their way through the trees. He is a high level problem solver and strategist, with an impressive talent for connecting the dots and identifying opportunity along the way. He is a practical technologist who focuses on the application of his expertise, and the financial knowledge he brings to the software world is invaluable. On a personal level, Omer displays a high level of integrity, refreshing sincerity, and is in general a pleasure to partner with. I've enjoyed working with him and hope to have more opportunities to do so in the future.” November 13, 2007
Lynn Carter, Allen Partners LLC |
“I have been working with Omer for a few years now. He proved to be a reliable, highly skilled professional with great understanding of the technologies he was reponsible for. Omer is a kind and enjoyable person and it is very enjoyable to work with him. René” June 28, 2008 Rene Scholten, Managing Consultant, Capgemini Nederland |
"Omer is a very detailed and attentive individual, I found my experience of working with him extremely fruitful, and continue to enjoy excellent productivity from him when our paths do cross. I can honestly say omer is a very trustworthy and competent manager, and I would endorse working with him in any field.” October 17, 2007 Lee Nicholls, Global Solutions Director, Getronics Corporation |
“Omer is a great technologist. His skill sets are very rare. *An intelligent and well spoken person. Highly recommended. * I recommend Omer without hesitation, and especially applaud his ability for his product technical knowledge and support provided to all partners regardless of size. He is a successor and a must have.” November 8, 2007
Fadi Hanani, Business Development Manager- Alliances, HCL America |
“Omer and I work together to create new solutions on MS platform. He is one of the key advisors for our Catalytic IT solutions program. It's been fun to work with Omer. He is always there, with creative ideas and let's go do it attitude. He is quick to spot opportunities for partnering, collaborate to create the solutions. He leveraged his know how and connects to lauch our efforts. It's great to have such a enthisiastic partner manager” November 14, 2007
Associate Vice President, Infosys |
“Omer has been my colleague as a Technical Development Manager for Enterprise Partner Group in Microsoft and I have been very pleased while working with him. He has been extremely proactive and highly engaging while working with partners. He is passionate about what he does with a good degree of out of the box thinking and futuristic vision of Microsoft Enterprise technology roadmap which lot of times makes him stand apart from the rest of the crowd. He has a positive drive and is always ready to go the extra mile to make things happen. He is a fun person with a good sense of humor and a good team member. I’ll always like to work with him.” November 20, 2007
Jayanta Banerjee, Business Development Manager, Microsoft Corporation |
"Omer is a pleasure to work with. He is insightful, engaging and enthusiastic about all technology issues. He provides valuable constructive feedback on projects, and is always seeking input from his colleagues to help improve on his own projects.” August 28, 2007 David Friedlander, Product Manager, Microsoft |
“Omer is highly capable in understanding current technology and how to apply it to customer needs. He has vision on how to adapt both inhouse and partner vision to better sell products” March 29, 2007
Jon Nolting, Enterprise Technology Architect, Microsoft |
“Working with Omer is/has been of great value to me and the company I work for. His approach to providing service is of a very high quality and in line with our requirements. His ability to see the bigger picture is a skill we have used in many ways in the short time we have worked together. I would recommend Omer for work related to areas of his expertise.” August 13, 2007
Alistair Doran, Senior Customer Solution Architect, Fujitsu Services |
“Omer is a pleasure to work with. He brings a wealth of experience from Bank of America. With his passion in the enterprise IT space, Omer is eager to make a difference with customers and partners.” August 3, 2007
Rajesh Srinivasan, Director, Microsoft |
“I have had the pleasure of working with Omer for the past year. My role calls for me to work across many different groups within Microsoft. Omer's support and guidance within the EPG group has been extremely valuable. His dedication both technically and professionally has helped me to exceed my committments. I highly endorse Omer and look forward to continue working with him.” June 15, 2007 David Lieberman, Channels Manager, Microsoft |
"Omer and I worked together building the relationship between our 2 companies. He provided the right insight for a succesfull collaboration. It was a pleasure working with him.” May 25, 2007 Paul Albada Jelgersma, Principal Architect - Director Services Innovation, Atos Origin |
"Omer proactively manages strategic partners in his role at Microsoft that helps to bring value to GTM activities beyond the typical pressware approach to partnerships. Omer brings a deep understanding of both technolgoy and business acumen to all of his work.” August 13, 2007 Theo Forbath, Chief Strategist & Practice Leader, Wipro Technologies |
"Omer is a passionate, energized technologist who shows incredible drive and intellectual horsepower. I know that he is going to go far simply by his progress in his relatively short time here at Microsoft.” June 14, 2007 Paul Van Lierop, Group Manager Network Engineering, Microsoft |
“I am very pleased to have an opprotunity to work with Omer. He has tremendous vision of enterprise platform roadmap and has excellent relationship and business development skills at the same time. I appreciate his integrity and positvie drive he brings as a team member. I am looking forward to work with Omer in this and future roles.” February 27, 2007
Kristian Gyorkos, Global Business Development Manager, Microsoft |
“Omer brought a tremendous amount of energy, collaboration skills and enterprise partner insight to our joint Windows Vista partner marketing effort. Because of Omer, the Windows Client and Enterprise Partner teams at Microsoft were able to deliver high-quality launch marketing and technical training to our key SIs and outsourcing partners around the world. I look forward to working with him again.” February 19, 2007
Tom Yoritaka, Sr. Product Manager, Microsoft |
“Omer has a unique combination of deep technical skills coupled with an understanding of how this technology is applied in an business enviroment.Omer is equally happy talking to partners at a go to market level or at a technical architecture level. Much more importantly Omer is a professional and likeable colleague who I always look forward to working with” February 16, 2007 Mark Avison, Global Alliance Manager, Microsoft |
“Omer is great at being able to solve big business issues by taking a step by and thinking outside of the box to come up with new an innovative approach to solving the problem. He has a proven ability to design and execute initiatives that address the issues head on and and rally people behind that initiative. All in all, he has great strategic thinking skills and the people skill to match to turn vision into reality.” February 16, 2007 Yumay Chang, Product Manager, Microsoft |
“Omer excels at taking a partner's technology, understanding it, and applying it to Microsoft's technology stack and business model to drive the maximum amount of positive activity. His ability to understand and translate multiple infrastructure technology areas creates numerous exciting opportunities for both companies.” March 5, 2007
Bob Madaio, Sr. Manager, EMC |
“Omer is a very thorough and conscientious worker who worked on a project with me for Application Virtualization using SoftGrid to leverage this technology for the benefit of global outsourcers. Omer is always keen to deliver on his commitments and always strives to achieve his objectives. He is an excellent member of the team and keen to help EDS improve on the solutions we deliver to our customers.” February 16, 2007 Conrad Sidey, Technical Architect, EDS |
“Omer is a real mover & shaker who can jump into new situations and get things going. I've been impressed by his work to get new partner initiatives like desktop vitualization up and running. And he's a fun guy to work with!” February 12, 2007
Brett Johnson, Technology Development Manager, Microsoft |
“I worked with Omer at Bank of America for almost six years on several projects and have great respect and admiration for his work ethic. He is one of the most diligent, talented, and dedicated individuals I have worked with. Since I have known him, he has succeeded in everything he has aspired to accomplish, whether it be a project at work or keeping up on improving his knowledge about the latest technology and obtaining several professional certifications. I see Omer moving up even further and thriving in all of the challenges he will fearlessly take on.” February 11, 2007
Monica Hacopian, Bank of America |
"Omer has a strong appreciation for the macro-level strategy we are driving with our Enterprise Partners here at Microsoft. He has a proven ability to design and execute initiatives supporting that vision. Omer has a passion for helping our partners and customers grow.” December 19, 2006 Brian Rogers, Corporate Account Manager at Microsoft |
“I heartily endorse Omer. Omer has shown a passion for his work and a level of business and technical knowledge in his area that I truly admire.” March 1, 2007
Erik Gunvaldson, Technology Development Manager, Microsoft |
“Omer is always thinking of ways to translate marketing messages into technical and field ready messages. Not an easy task!” February 12, 2007 Helen Rutherford, Business Manager, Microsoft |
“Omer is a technology oriented person and keeps an eye on emerging technologies, its fun to work and partner with Omer on technology initiatives.” October 25, 2006 Viraf Avari, Business Relationship Manager, TCS |
"Omer is a terrific professional, a strategist. Understands customers, their needs, and how to show the value of technology to help them. And on top, I would like to commend Omer's quality to balance professional and personal relationship, his willingness to be a supporter and companion, besides a teammate.” October 24, 2006 Sergio Klarreich, Technology Development Manager, Microsoft Corporation |
“I've known Omer since he joined Microsoft. He certainly has being an asset to the team. He's an action oriented strategic thinker that's goes the distance and makes things happen. His level of proactive initiative is evident in the impact he's making on the partners he works with and our team in general.” October 20, 2006 Kevin Chan Technology Development Manager, Microsoft Corporation |
“Omer enhances his work with keen insight and super-developed analytical skills! If you have a technical problem Omer solves it, and he will likely throw in a solution for improving the technical issue as well! Highly Recommended technologist!” January 19, 2007 Sean Cruz, Operations Risk Manager, Bank of America |
“When working with Omer, I found him very diligent in all technical matters. He isn't just interested in one particular technology and is open to other ideas and methods to pursue solutions. In all my dealings with him whilst at Bank of america, I found Omer to be professional, reliable and responsive.” May 2, 2006
Andy Higgins, Lead Collaboration Architect, IBM |
"Omer is a talented, dependable and hard-working person. He is dedicated to continuous learning and perfection of his skills. He is not afraid of challenges and makes sure that he succeeds in all his endeavours. Omer is easy to get along with, understands how to manage and leverage relationships and earned the respect and admiration from everyone around him.” March 13, 2006
Dmitriy Kolegayev, Development Manager, Bank of America |
“Omer is one of the most dedicated, driven, and talented individuals I have worked with. When assigned to set up and lead an offshore team to help augment the existing on site Siebel-CRM team, Omer took a very innovative approach, and did everything in his power to ensure that Bank of America Securities truly benefitted from the new structure.” February 28, 2006
Sudha Rao, Offshore Development Manager, Accenture |
“Omer has worked with me on a number of significant projects at Banc of America Securities LLC over tha past four years. He was instrumental in moving instant messaging control policies and procedures into effect, and subsequently managed that process on the technical side effectively and efficiently. He is a competent and reliable business partner with whom I look forward to future projects.” February 26, 2006
Russ Walter, SVP, Bank of America |
“I had a chance to work with Omer for a number of years. He is one of hardest working, most self motivated individuals I have ever met. He takes personal responsibility to continue his business and technical education while taking complete ownership of his tasks. He throws all of himself into his work and is as effective managing a team as well as an active member of one.” February 20, 2006
Gary Wells, CTO, SmartCompany |
“Omer has been with Bank of America's Equities/GMCID since 2000. I have known Omer to be involved with several strategic and tactical initiatives pertaining to systems development/integration, systems engineering/architecture and project management. Currently Omer is involved with the Operational Risk Management Team at Bank of America.” February 12, 2006
Steven Pae, SVP, Bank of America |
“I can highly recommend Omer as a knowledgeable and capable individual, and a real team player. Omer was always available to help with any configuration issues(even when he could have said "Not my job"), and was a real life-saver on more than one occasion. Omer always seems to know what to do, which is really no surprise as he keeps his certifications up to date on his own initiative.” January 20, 2006 Rod Flohr, Developer, Wells Fargo |
“Omer has strong technical expertise, project management and analytical skills, as well as, communication skills. He is also a very effective technology risk manager.” January 17, 2006 Daniel Pong, VP, Bank of America |
“Since 2002, I have had regular professional discussions with Omer. He is not only ambitious and well acquainted with his field, but also very passionate about it, as a serious young professional should be. Omer is focused on current and forthcoming techniques, making it hard for an oldtimer like me to keep pace.” January 17, 2006 Aarno Hohti, Linux Architect, Open Source Community |
“I have observed Omer's professional growth and performance since he joined BAC as an intern. He is a thoroughly professional and able project manager. He communicates well both orally and in writing. Omer works well with all levels of management and is a valuable asset to BAC.” December 1, 2005 Lou Levesque, Vice President, Applications Software Engineering, Bank of America |
“I worked with Omer at Bank of America. He played a key role in a major business intelligence project that supported operational trade reporting and automated management's scorecard creation. Without Omer, we would not have got the correct infrastrure in place to produce such a high caliber solution.” November 25, 2005 Robert Garelick, Project Leader, Bank of NY |
| "A constant professional, Omer was a dedicated team member who built trusting relationships and earned the respect of anyone that he worked with. Omer possesses a great balance of technology and business knowledge that made him capable of taking on any project. Omer added tremendous value to the Bank of America organization. I highly recommend him.” November 24, 2005 Steve Kwock, Architect, JP Morgan Chase |
“I have worked with Omer for the last five years, and I have always found him very professional. He is hard working and gets along with everyone. His projects are always done on time and are of the highest quality. He is one of the best project managers that I have worked with.” October 16, 2005 Bob Nehrbass, AS400 Developer, Bank of America |
“Aside from his technical abilities, Omer's social skills merit mention: Omer makes personal connections quickly and leverages his skill with people to get projects approved and completed in a way no one else here can. He is a first-rate project manager and administrator and unlike many in those positions seems to be universally well-liked and respected by the people who work with and for him.” October 7, 2005 Phillip Seay, Sr Java Developer, Bank of America |
“Omer has absorbed at least twice as much knowledge as his peers and seniors in system arch & admin, security, project mgmt, etc, and applied it wisely to make BofA better & more secure. Even though he has enough certifications to fill a wall, Omer also realizes that nothing beats real-world experience, and he works hard to gain solid understanding on various areas of IT.” October 6, 2005 Wira Pradjinata, Sr J2EE Architect, Barclays Global Investors |
“Omer Qureshi is Superb! His expertise in and understanding of the intricacies of the Information Technology arena, along with best-in-class systems architecture, program/project management, and implementation skills will immediately become tremendous assets to any organizations he works for. Anwar Said Siebel Systems, Inc. Engineer, IT Applications” October 5, 2005 Anwar Said, Engineer, IT Applications, Siebel Systems, Inc. |
“Omer is an outstanding asset to the organization. He has a keen sense of finding innovative solutions to problems often overlooked by others. His command of English and his straighforward approach allows him to communicate ideas in a way that is clear, concise and easy to understand by everyone.” November 19, 2005 Mark Fischer, Sr Architect, Dell |