Messaging Architect Gains Knowledge and Prestige Through Microsoft Certification

David Bjurman-Birr is an enterprise infrastructure architect specializing in unified communication and messaging solutions using Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and Microsoft Office Communication Server 2007 software. He works for Dell, a leading global systems and services company, helping large companies design enterprise solutions. To become more skilled and gain a valuable credential, Bjurman-Birr pursued certification as a Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA) in Messaging. The training increased his productivity such that his billable rate soon went up by 50 percent. His already-stellar reputation increased within Dell and with potential customers, who are wowed by his expertise. Because the MCA training and community help him innovate and deliver value, he has doubled his success rate in the presale cycle, and he drives a significant annual gross increase in revenues.