My best things in the year 2016
Wow! Time fly so fast. The year 2016 is one of the best years for me that I spent the time to do great things with the great people like Microsoft colleagues, our MSP, friends and my family. Today I would like to share the best things in 2016 like the old story that just deleted from the old blog of mine in WordPress long time ago.
1.) One year at Microsoft Thailand
Cannot believe, I work with Microsoft for a year. The one of my ultimate dream that comes true. Not about working with the leading of IT company in the world but also working and living together with the great people. Many people join Microsoft with passion in IT and have very high experiences. I’m still learning a lot of knowledge and skills from them. I expected to learn more, do more and achieve more in the next year 2017. The opportunities for me to work with the world-class leading tech company that fulfills my dreams, but not at all. I’m hungry to learn more to prove myself that I can do and I can lead the future of the IT world by myself and by my hand. Time will show my belief, right or wrong?, for my next ultimate dream to become a valuable businessman in the IT world.
2.) Meet our Leader — Satya Nadella in Thailand
Every world-class organizations and company cannot run without the great leader. My inspiration in Microsoft is our leader, Satya Nadella — Microsoft CEO. He shows the way to lead the leading company with innovative way. He pushes Microsoft from the critical situation back to the leading company in IT world again. His vision as the one Microsoft vision and direction to drive the digital transformation world into the real thing is near. I very appreciate to meet and heard the inspirational speech from the inspiration leader and in Thailand!! Cannot believe Microsoft CEO have keynote session in Thailand.
3.) A part of Digital Thailand (TH 4.0)
This year we saw many policies and events to drive the digital transformation in Thailand. Microsoft as a leading company in IT world. We joined the government Thailand 4.0 and digital transformation initiative event called “Digital Thailand” hosted by Ministry of ICT or Ministry of Digital Economy (renamed). The main theme Microsoft involved in this event is digital education. I’m working in Microsoft Education team that why we are the core team to drive this event. I had the opportunities to work and share my knowledge and experiences about Microsoft technologies and innovations that can support Thailand Digital Education. It’s my pleasure to work closely with government agencies, educational organization and academic institutes in Thailand. We don’t have the power to change everything in one day, but we can start to do something. Time will be an engine to improve ourselves together with society.
4.) First Vacation in Professional Life at Hong Kong
This is a first time experience for me at Hong Kong. I planned this trip around 5 months before travel time. This trip spent more than 40% on making a merit with Chinese temples in Hong Kong, others are walked around and took the photo at the attractive locations in Hong Kong. First solo backpack trip. :) Great Experiences.
5.) The renovation of Microsoft HQ Thailand office
The big renovation in Microsoft HQ Thailand office. Very beautiful and modern office than ever. :) Lovely.
6.) MSP FY17
I cannot deny that one of the big things in the past that push me to the successful way is Microsoft Student Partner or MSP program. Now I’m Microsoft employee. One of my contribution to building up the new generation of MSP in Thailand is becoming MSP program mentor. See the growing of the seed we plant is the one happiness moment in my life. We can replicate our success to the others and make them have more success in their and their career. :) I hope my experiences will help them build their own success.
7.) First Company offsite
Microsoft is the first company that I am working with. That why this is my first company offsite and fist time I wear Kumamon suit. Funny time and got 3000 THB of prize from best dress award. :)
8.) Reunion with IT#9@KMITL and My Fraternity
9.) My new Gaming Notebook — Acer Predator 15
- Intel Core i7–6700HQ 2.6 GHz (6 MB Cache, 2.6 GHz up to 3.5 GHz)
- 16GB DDR4 Dual-Channel Memory
- 1TB 7200RPM Hard Drive, 128GB Solid-State Drive
- 15.6-inch Full HD Screen, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M with 3GB GDDR5 VRAM
- Windows 10 Home, Up to 8 hours of battery life
10.) First time with Microsoft HoloLens
I tried Microsoft HoloLens first time at SIT@KMUTT, the first university in Thailand who has Microsoft HoloLens. Great Mixed Reality experiences with the incredible device in the world that made by Microsoft. Very cool! :)
11.) Got it! MCSA: Cloud Platform and MS: Architecting Microsoft Azure Solution
Got it! Very high professional level of Microsoft Cloud: Azure. I passed and got 2 certifications.
- Microsoft Certified Solution Associate: Cloud Platform
- Microsoft Specialist: Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions
- Microsoft Technology Associate: Mobility and Devices Fundamentals
12.) Graduated Master of Business Administration (MBA) from FAM@KMITL
The one of my hardest time in my life comes to an end. Graduated Master Degree of Business Administration (MBA) from Faculty of Administration and Management, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang. Thank you my family, friends and my advisor for your great support.
13.) MSP and MACH visited Thailand
MACH, Intern to MACH and MSP from Thailand and Singapore together. The great time and moment we can exchange and share our experiences, knowledge and life perspective together.
14.) Premium and Platinum Card/Membership
First time that I got Gold member of Starbucks, M-Gen First Class and KBANK Platinum credit card.
15.) Passed “Leading the Public Sector Way” executive course from London Business School
I passed “Leading the public sector way” executive course in partnership with London Business School.
16.) Motivate students in Thailand
The greatest thing for me in 2016 is about working with Microsoft not only in the business way but also working in society contribution in education. Education is the foundation and fundamental of the nation.
“Sharing, inspiring and delivering the greatest experiences and values of products, services, and solutions to the consumer. Empower them to realize their full potential and make them do more and achieve more together.”
I will do my best with my power to make the World and Thailand better. This is my life philosophy.
“Thank you for reading and following my first blog post and last blog post in year 2016. See you next year 2017. Happy New Year 2017. — Thanachart Vivattanaputi (Mike)”
