Summary
Kevin Gates is a seasoned technology leader with 9 years in partner-facing cloud architecture and over two decades at Microsoft, currently managing the Americas Global Partner Solutions team to help partners build modern, scalable AI and Azure-based applications. He blends hands-on solution architecture with people leadership, having progressed from datacenter operations and technical architect roles to Principal Partner Solution Architect and now Technology Manager. Based in Chicago, he pairs a designer’s eye and photographer’s sensibility with deep technical expertise, which informs pragmatic, customer-focused solutions and compelling executive briefings. Kevin has a track record of mentoring thousands through workshops and STEM programs and driving multimillion-dollar impact via the Microsoft Technology Center. Known for turning complex enterprise requirements into usable, scalable platforms, he also brings a creative background and community-first mindset to partner enablement.
9 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
Prologue Alternative High School
Certification in Office Administration, Certification in Office Administration at Williams Youth Service
Culinary Certification, Culinary Certification at Catholic Charities
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts General, Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts General at Lincoln Park High School
Computer Programming Specific Applications, Computer Programming Specific Applications at i.c.stars
English