1. Microsoft Student PartnersFY15 RecruitmentWhen technology..becomes your absolute passion..

2. Hello World!Your time to shine! 3. The presenters..Shuvrajyoti Deb RoyMicrosoft Student PartnerIT, 5th Semester,JIS College of EngineeringSourav BhattacharyaMicrosoft Student PartnerIT, 5th Semester,JIS College of Engineering 4. A typical CS/IT guy. What world expects? Must know how to format anyones PC If their computer runs into a virus or problem, they must know how to fix it Could suggest them about which smartphone to buy or laptop to look forWhat you expect to become? Someone who knows about all the data structures and algorithms Can code awesomely well and can solve all the trickiest problem in seconds Knows C, C++, Java, .NET, PHP, Android, Python, Pearl, Ruby, Linux, Networking,Embedded Systems, Encryption technologies, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, VCS, SQLetc.. 5. What IT Industry expects? He/she must be a self-learner Experience with at least a single technology subset Knows basics about everything but takes fraction of time tospecialize into anything he/she is thrown into 6. Mr. Ranker Mr. Average Scores 9+ Grades in class Has ~90% attendance Have read about all thepossible algorithms anddata structures a studentshould know about Remembers syntax of 10programming languages Eventually gets a job in anMNC with 5+ digit salary Spends life prosperingand working forpromotions and bonuses Dies and no one cares An average scorer Average attender Knows 5-6 algorithm anda few data structures withimplementations Knows 3-4 programminglanguages andexperienced working withthem Eventually gets a job in anMNC with 5+ digit salary Spends life innovating andworking hard to satisfy hiskeeda of innovation Dies and everyoneremembers 7. Code, Design, Experience.. Whateversubset you feel comfortable with.The programmers of the tomorrow are the wizards of the future, its theclosest you can get to have magic power this 21st century.-Gabe Logan Newell, Founder of Valve Corporation 8. Microsoft Student Partners Program 9. Microsoft Student Partners Program 10. Microsoft Student Partners ProgramTechnology is King. Everyone uses it. But YOU embrace it, explain it, and share it.Now, go for it.The MSP Program is active in over 80 countries around the world. MSPsrepresent their global region and their local campus as Microsoft technologyexperts.The MSP program showcases students on the rise. The MSP program is forstudents who realize the best technology careers come to those chase theirdreams.It all starts from within YOU with your passion to learn, share, lead and grow. 11. Why MSP? MSDN Subscription: Free availability of all the MS products from Office to OperatingSystems. MSDN Subscription costs Rs. 2.5+ Lacs in retail which you as an MSP get freeof cost. It includes all the softwares, free developer accounts and Azure credits. Internal offers and contests which might get you goodies from some T-Shirts to somecool gadgets too! Exclusive and prioritized support from App Lab and other MS channels. Chance to attend some of the biggest convocations and industry events for free. Platform to organize and host events batch-wide to city-wide with recognitions foreach of your efforts. Chance to meet other like minded awesome people and others industry technocratsin exclusive MSP events. Exclusive invitations to MSP summit and boot camps with free lodging where youwould be taught about different technologies and meet some great people. Exclusive training programs related to communication skills to get the best out of you. Chances to get free industrial certifications which cost $100+ for others. And many more.. 12. Last but not the least..Internship and Job opportunities at Microsoft.FTE starting package16-20 Lacs p.a.!!Minimum requirements at Campus Placements forMicrosoft8+ CGPANo backlogs5-6 level of tests before interviewingMinimum requirements for MSP*In MSP Summit2 level of written tests before interviewingIrrespective of your college and previous performance *Subject to change without prior notice 13. Time to Apply! Time to Shine!Get ready to become part of one of the most elite club of students inworld!Selection consist of 3 important phases which would be further covered in the session.1. Activity Round. Complete at least 2 of the 4 activities stated.2. Referral. Get a referral letter from an MSP or faculty.3. Telephonic Interview. Finally, a telephonic interview with MSP India team. 14. Phase 1Complete at least 2 of these 4 activities Develop a Windows 8 app Mentor at least one person regarding Windows Azure Develop an app for Office 2013 Get into weekly local Microsoft Virtual Academys leaderboard 15. 1. Develop app for Windows Store(Tutorial later in the session subject to time availability)Develop a high quality Windows Store application which should be published instore latest by 31st December 2013.Strict no to simple applications like Converters(currency, time, temperature etc), RSSFeeds or Calculators.Apps which pass through the App Lab with a grading of Silver or higher beforebeing published onto the Windows Store will be considered more favourably.App development is key part of MSP program. You should at least know how todevelop at least some simple applications on MS platforms.App Lab? Details on next slide.. 16. The Windows Store App LabAn optional platform which tests and reviews your applications for free over the web or inperson at Bangalore office.They will guide you regarding testing, performance and/or design to make your app standout.Steps:Develop app andcreate apppackageZip and uploadthe app packageon SkyDriveSend a mail toApp Lab with alink to packageuploaded inSkyDrive(Mail and other information on next slide..) 17. Windows Store App Lab InformationEmail Addressw8pitcrew@microsoft.comSubject App Lab Request [Review/Design/Tech]ExampleJIS College of Engineering App Lab Request Review 18. Windows Store App Lab InformationBodyApp Name, Description and URL of package on SkyDrive orother equivalent 19. The App IdeasDont look for ideas, look for inspiration.http://aka.ms/appsforasia 20. The CloudStorage, Backup, Web Hosting, WebServices, Virtual Machines, VPN, MobileServices etc.. 21. 2. Mentor a Windows Azure ChampionMentor at least 1 unique individual from the community to achieve the status of aWindows Azure Champion by organizing workshops/ seminars/ trainings/evangelism sessions by engaging with Startups/ Business Incubators/ Developers/Technology Enthusiasts/ Technocrats etc.Each participant should have a minimum usage of 50 USD dollar equivalent realtime consumption of Azure during the application building/deployment of Azure,which would be over and above the free trial usage/ free usage limit to be eligibleto compete for this campaign.How to complete the challenge? Details in next slide.. 22. Windows Azure ChampionSet up following details1. Windows Azure Account Name, E-Mail and Azure subscription ID.2. Screenshot of Windows Azure account which should show minimum billing of $50 USD withtheir email id and azure subscription id.3. If the participants are students, then their college name / expected year of graduation /course enrolled, contact details needs to be sent as part of the claim process.Send following details toindiaazurechamp@microsoft.comIMPORTANT:DO NOT DELETE THE ACCOUNT UNTIL THE VERIFICATIONCOMPLETES 23. 3. Develop an Office AppBuild one new Office app which should be published to OfficeStore latest by 31st December 2013Some examples of basic Office App1. Dictionary for Microsoft Word2. Currency Convertor for Microsoft Excel3. PDF Preview tool for Outlook4. Mailing utility for Outlook5. Language Translator for Word, ExcelHow to make one? Stay tuned. 24. 4. Microsoft Virtual AcademyLeaderboardMVA is an online platform provided by the Microsoft which provides free learningresources about MS technology online. Learn at your own pace at your own timeand complete the quizzes and self assessment to climb the leader board.Get featured on the Top Students Weekly Leader Board in India on the officialMicrosoft Virtual Academy website.www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com 25. Tips, Tricks, Hacks and SuggestionsStart with Activity 1 (Windows Store App)Today or at later date, you will eventually need to focus on this platform if you become an MSP infuture. You will get to learn a lot about App Development and starting on Windows 8 is theeasiest for the beginners as compared to other app platforms like Windows Phone or Android.Windows Azure ChampionThis activity involves REAL MONEY of any start up / technocrat you are mentoring. Please besure of what you are doing fully and get to know what cloud actually is before getting into thistask. We as MSPs are fully committed to guide you in this task once you are sure what you doing.Microsoft Virtual AcademyStart today itself! Getting to Top 10 would start getting hard as more and more people willcompete from different states to be in the leaderboard with time. 26. Windows Azure Champion AppendixEach participant who completes the Azure task (not you, but the participant whomyou would mentor) will be eligible for Windows Azure Champion title and acertificate delivered online titling him/her as a Top Azure Contributor.Cloud technologies are pretty new for people in India. Most of the work in world hasalready been started to be outsourced to the cloud. Increase awareness regardingcloud and make sure your mentored person could get the most out of the cloud.A paid account needs a credit card positively associated with the account. Itwould be your responsibility to check that the consumption does not overshoot the50 USD mark. Every penny would be charged and billed accordingly.Sign up for a free trial for Windows Azure (does not require a credit card) to testpersonally what all you can do before mentoring anyone else. 27. Brownie PointsStudents who successfully complete more than 2 out of 4 below mentioned activitiesor/ and deliver more than the minimum requirement in these activities would begiven greater weightage basis their extra contribution and effort.For example one can choose to successfully complete 3 out 4 activities or/ anddeliver more than the minimum requirement in 1 or more below activities i.e. buildmore than 1 new high quality Windows 8 App or Office App or mentor more than 1individual from the community to achieve the status of a Windows AzureChampionNote: In any case the applicant would be required to complete at least 2 out of 4activities to become eligible to proceed for the next step even if he/ she contributesmuch more in 1 particular activity. 28. Being an MSP. The fun part! 29. Being an MSP. The fun part! 30. Being an MSP. The fun part! 31. Being an MSP. The fun part! 32. Tools you will needWindows 8.x / Windows 8.x ProVisual Studio 2012 Express for Windows Store or Visual Studio 2013 ProfessionalA developer licenseWhere to get them?Answer: DreamSpark! 33. DreamSpark ProgramGives free access to developer tools and accounts for studentsGet a free DreamSpark key from usRegister over the siteDownload Visual Studio 2012 Professional for FreeMake a free developer account for Windows StoreFree 90-days access to Plural Sight online course galleryAnd more.. 34. Phase 2 Recommendation LetterGet a referral letter from a faculty or an MSP clearly stating theattributes or qualities possessed by the student to be recommendedas an MSP.You will need to fill this information in the registration form discussedlater in presentation. 35. Phase 3 Telephonic InterviewAfter completing the two phases, selected students will be notified by email anda telephonic interview would be faced by the aspiring student taken by MSPIndia Team.Interview will judge your technical background and might include questionsregarding your app and referrals. Exact content is unspecified for now. 36. Tutorial Time! 37. Learning ResourcesMSDN (http://msdn.microsoft.com)Channel 9 (http://channel9.msdn.com) Microsoft Virtual Academy CodeProject.com YouTube Stack Overflow And the search engines.. (Google, Bing etc..) 38. For a moment, Lets get off the track!What if I am not selected as an MSP? Or what if I cant apply for this for anypersonal reason? Do I have something else to work on?Yes! There are always a lot of student contest which are been conducted across the globe and inIndia for students at each and every point of year.Current contests to look forward for:Microsofts Imagine Cup 2014Microsoft Student AssociatesGoogle Cloud Developer ChallengeIBMs The Great Mind Challenge 2014Samsungs Tizen App ChallengeNokias DVLUP! 39. Debug your brainsQuestions? 40. Thank You for listening patiently..Presented by:Shuvrajyoti Deb RoySourav BhattacharyaSpecial Thanks ToIT/CSE HOD 41. Contact UsShuvrajyoti Deb Roy+919832475136shuvrajyoti.debroy@studentpartner.comshuvrajyoti.debroyshuv50shuvrajyotidrSourav Bhattacharya+919088388908sourav.bhattacharya@studentpartner.comsourav.bhattacharya.39@facebook.com