Microsoft Presales Solution Architect

Microsoft - Presales Solution Architect - Australia

DXC Technology (NYSE:DXC) - where brilliant people embrace change and seize opportunities to advance their careers and amplify customer success. People are the heart of our business. We support each other and work as a team, globally and locally to deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues. We live in more than 70 countries, speak multiple languages and work with over 6,000 customers on almost every continent. We use the power of technology to deliver mission critical IT services that move the world.

As a Microsoft Presales Solution Architect, you will be instrumental in shaping and driving the growth of our Microsoft solutions for our clients across the Australia and New Zealand region. This role blends deep technical expertise with a keen understanding of customer needs and market trends. This role can be based any capital city in Australia and suitable candidates must have Australian working rights.

Primary Responsibilities & Objectives:

• Collaborate with Sales Leads and DXC Industry Account Teams: Work closely with the Sales agents to integrate Microsoft data platform and AI technology solutions into diverse business environments, aligning with client needs and business objectives.
• Client Engagement: Engage with clients to understand their unique challenges. Showcase how Microsoft data and AI technologies can be customised to meet their specific business requirements.
• Innovative Solutions Development: Lead the development of innovative solutions with a focus on emerging technologies. Utilise emerging trends to create unique client value through advanced applications of Microsoft's cloud, data platform and AI offerings.

Skills & Capabilities:

Educational and Theoretical Foundations

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with relevant work experience.
• Understanding in Applied Mathematics including Linear Algebra, Probability Theory and Statistics, Multivariate Calculus, Algorithms and Optimization.

Technical Proficiencies

• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, Scala; knowledge of data visualisation tools like Matplotlib, ggplot, or D3.
• Understanding of Machine Learning algorithms and libraries like TensorFlow, Pytorch, and scikit-learn.
• Experience with Neural Network Architectures, System Design, Data Warehousing, ETL Tools, and Data Ingestion Tools.
• Experience with cloud platforms, particularly Azure.
• Understanding of Vector Databases and Parameter-Efficient Fine-Tuning (PEFT) techniques in context with large language models and complex data structures.
• Copilot expertise

Soft Skills and Continuous Improvement

• Strong communication, collaboration, executive-level networking, and customer-centric skills.
• Ability to support business development initiatives and drive continual personal and professional improvement.
• Continuous Learning and Adaptation: Stay up-to-date with the latest tools and technologies in AI/ML, ensuring our solutions and approaches remain at the forefront of the industry.
• Communication and Teamwork: Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential, as the role involves working with cross-functional teams. Executive-Level Networking:
• Established engagement skills with a customer-centric approach: A strong customer-centric approach with the ability to identify and articulate business value.
• Business Development: Ability to support new sales opportunities and lead the technical pre-sales of business development initiatives.
• Attributes: Self-sufficient, confident, and organized, with a strong drive for continual improvement.

Why DXC:

Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and flexibility. DXC's partnership with Microsoft enables transformative solutions that drive technological advancements. Our virtual-first approach and geographically diverse teams offer flexible working arrangements tailored to our employees' needs.

DXC Culture & Benefits:

DXC Technology is committed to putting its people first, offering competitive remuneration, comprehensive benefits, and extensive training opportunities. Our culture emphasizes employee well-being and career development, ensuring every individual feels valued and motivated.