Microsoft Student Partners

FY14 Recruitment
When technology..
becomes your absolute passion..
Hello World!
Your time to shine!
The presenters..
Gaurav Chouhan
Microsoft Student Partner
IT, 5
th
Semester,
Medi-Caps Institute of Technology and Management
Ambar Agrawal
Microsoft Student Partner
IT, 5
th
Semester,
Medi-Caps Institute of Technology and Management
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 for
What 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, SQL etc..
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 to specialize into
anything he/she is thrown into
Code, Design, Experience.. Whatever subset
you feel comfortable with.
The programmers of the tomorrow are the wizards of the future, its the
closest you can get to have magic power this 21
st
century.
-Gabe Logan Newell, Founder of Valve Corporation
Microsoft Student Partners Program
(Introductory Video)
MSP for Life
Microsoft Student Partners Program
Technology 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. MSPs
represent their global region and their local campus as Microsoft technology
experts.
The MSP program showcases students on the rise. The MSP program is for
students who realize the best technology careers come to those chase their
dreams.
It all starts from within YOU with your passion to learn, share, lead and grow.
Why MSP?
MSDN Subscription: Free availability of all the MS products from Office to Operating Systems. MSDN
Subscription costs Rs. 2.5+ Lacs in retail which you as an MSP get free of 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 some cool 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 for each of your efforts.
Chance to meet other like minded awesome people and others industry technocrats in exclusive MSP
events.
Exclusive invitations to MSP summit and boot camps with free lodging where you would 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..
Last but not the least..
Internship and Job opportunities at Microsoft.
FTE starting package
16-20 Lacs p.a.!!
Minimum requirements at Campus Placements for Microsoft
8+ CGPA
No backlogs
5-6 level of tests before interviewing
Minimum requirements for MSP*
None!
2 level of written tests before interviewing
Irrespective of your college and previous performance
*Subject to change without prior notice
Time to Apply! Time to Shine!
Selections have officially started as of on 24
th
October, 2013.
Get ready to become part of one of the most elite club of students in
world!
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.
Phase 1
Complete 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
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 in store latest by 31
st
December 2013.
Strict no to simple applications like Converters(currency, time, temperature etc), RSS Feeds or
Calculators.
Apps which pass through the App Lab with a grading of Silver or higher before being published onto
the Windows Store will be considered more favourably.
App development is key part of MSP program. You should at least know how to develop at least
some simple applications on MS platforms.
App Lab? Details on next slide..
The Windows Store App Lab
An optional platform which tests and reviews your applications for free over the web or in person at Bangalore
office.
They will guide you regarding testing, performance and/or design to make your app stand out.
Steps:
Develop app and
create app package
Zip and upload the
app package on
SkyDrive
Send a mail to App
Lab with a link to
package uploaded
in SkyDrive
(Mail and other information on next slide..)
Windows Store App Lab Information
Email Address
w8pitcrew@microsoft.com
Subject
<College Name> App Lab Request [Review/Design/Tech]
Example
Medi-Caps Group of Institutions App Lab Request Review
Windows Store App Lab Information
Body
App Name, Description and URL of package on SkyDrive or
other equivalent
The App Ideas
Dont look for ideas, look for inspiration.
http://aka.ms/appsforasia
The Cloud
Storage, Backup, Web Hosting, Web Services, Virtual
Machines, VPN, Mobile Services etc..
2. Mentor a Windows Azure Champion
Mentor at least 1 unique individual from the community to achieve the status of a Windows 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 real
time 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 eligible to compete for
this campaign.
How to complete the challenge? Details in next slide..
Windows Azure Champion
Set up following details
1. Windows Azure Account Name, E-Mail and Azure subscription ID.
2. Screenshot of Windows Azure account which should show minimum billing of $50 USD with their 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 to
indiaazurechamp@microsoft.com
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT DELETE THE ACCOUNT UNTIL THE VERIFICATION COMPLETES
3. Develop an Office App
Build one new Office app which should be published to Office Store latest
by 31
st
December 2013
Some examples of basic Office App
1. Dictionary for Microsoft Word
2. Currency Convertor for Microsoft Excel
3. PDF Preview tool for Outlook
4. Mailing utility for Outlook
5. Language Translator for Word, Excel
How to make one? Stay tuned.
4. Microsoft Virtual Academy Leaderboard
MVA is an online platform provided by the Microsoft which provides free learning resources about
MS technology online. Learn at your own pace at your own time and complete the quizzes and self
assessment to climb the leader board.
Get featured on the Top Students Weekly Leader Board in India on the official Microsoft Virtual
Academy website.
www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com
Tips, Tricks, Hacks and Suggestions
Start 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 in
future. You will get to learn a lot about App Development and starting on Windows 8 is the
easiest for the beginners as compared to other app platforms like Windows Phone or Android.
Windows Azure Champion
This activity involves REAL MONEY of any start up / technocrat you are mentoring. Please be
sure of what you are doing fully and get to know what cloud actually is before getting into this
task. We as MSPs are fully committed to guide you in this task once you are sure what you doing.
Microsoft Virtual Academy
Start today itself! Getting to Top 10 would start getting hard as more and more people will
compete from different states to be in the leaderboard with time.
Windows Azure Champion Appendix
Each participant who completes the Azure task (not you, but the participant whom you would
mentor) will be eligible for Windows Azure Champion title and a certificate 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 has already been
started to be outsourced to the cloud. Increase awareness regarding cloud 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. It would be your
responsibility to check that the consumption does not overshoot the 50 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 test personally what all
you can do before mentoring anyone else.
Brownie Points
Students who successfully complete more than 2 out of 4 below mentioned activities or/ and deliver
more than the minimum requirement in these activities would be given greater weightage basis their
extra contribution and effort.
For example one can choose to successfully complete 3 out 4 activities or/ and deliver more than the
minimum requirement in 1 or more below activities i.e. build more than 1 new high quality Windows
8 App or Office App or mentor more than 1 individual from the community to achieve the status of a
Windows Azure Champion
Note: In any case the applicant would be required to complete at least 2 out of 4 activities to become
eligible to proceed for the next step even if he/ she contributes much more in 1 particular activity.
Being an MSP. The fun part!
Being an MSP. The fun part!
Tools you will need
Windows 8 / Windows 8 Pro
Visual Studio 2012 Express for Windows Store or above
A developer license
Where to get them?
Answer: DreamSpark!
DreamSpark Program
Gives free access to developer tools and accounts for students
Get a free DreamSpark key from us
Register over the site
Download Visual Studio 2012 Professional for Free
Make a free developer account for Windows Store
Free 90-days access to Plural Sight online course gallery
And more..
Phase 2 Recommendation Letter
Get a referral letter from a faculty or an MSP clearly stating the
attributes or qualities possessed by the student to be recommended
as an MSP.
You will need to fill this information in the registration form discussed
later in presentation.
Phase 3 Telephonic Interview
After completing the two phases, selected students will be notified by email and
a telephonic interview would be faced by the aspiring student taken by MSP
India Team.
Interview will judge your technical background and might include questions
regarding your app and referrals. Exact content is unspecified for now.
Registrations Open!
www.microsoftstudentpartners.com
Tutorial Time!
Learning Resources
MSDN (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..)
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 any personal 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 in
India for students at each and every point of year.
Current contests to look forward for:
Microsofts Imagine Cup 2014
Google Cloud Developer Challenge
IBMs The Great Mind Challenge 2014
Samsungs Tizen App Challenge
Nokias DVLUP!
Debug your brains
Questions?
Thank You for listening patiently..
Presented by:
Gaurav Chouhan
Ambar Agrawal
Special Thanks To
Arpit Jain Sir
Contact Us
Gaurav Chouhan
Facebook.com/gauravc12
Gaurav.Chouhan@studentpartner.com
Ambar Agrawal
Facebook.com/ambar.agrawal
Ambar.Agrawal@studentpartner.com