Barry Givens is the Director of Product Management for CRM at Avanade. He is responsible for developing the strategy and roadmap for a growing portfolio of Microsoft Dynamics CRM-based industry solutions. Prior to joining Avanade Barry held a variety of positions at Microsoft over a 15 year period. That work included ten years working on Microsoft Business Solutions in R&D, technical marketing and as the global channel development manager for Microsoft Dynamics CRM.

About Avanade

Avanade provides business technology solutions and managed services that connect insight, innovation and expertise in Microsoft® technologies to help customers realize results.  Avanade is the leading provider of Microsoft Dynamics CRM solutions delivering over 400 projects to more than 120,000 users worldwide.  We specialize in delivering enterprise-scale contact center solutions that use innovative technology, including gamification, to increase agent productivity and enhance the customer experience.  Avanade, which is majority owned by Accenture, was founded in 2000 by Accenture LLP and Microsoft Corporation and has 17,000 professionals in more than 20 countries. Additional information can be found at www.avanade.com.