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1. Microsoft Student Partners
FY15 Recruitment
When technology..
becomes your absolute passion..

2. Hello World!
Your time to shine!

3. The presenters..
Shuvrajyoti Deb Roy
Microsoft Student Partner
IT, 5th Semester,
JIS College of Engineering
Sourav Bhattacharya
Microsoft Student Partner
IT, 5th Semester,
JIS College of Engineering

4. A typical CS/IT guy. What world expects?
• Must know how to format anyone’s 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..

5. 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

6. Mr. Ranker Mr. Average
• Scores 9+ Grades in class
• Has ~90% attendance
• Have read about all the
possible algorithms and
data structures a student
should know about
• Remembers syntax of 10
programming languages
• Eventually gets a job in an
MNC with 5+ digit salary
• Spends life prospering
and working for
promotions and bonuses
• Dies and no one cares
• An average scorer
• Average attender
• Knows 5-6 algorithm and
a few data structures with
implementations
• Knows 3-4 programming
languages and
experienced working with
them
• Eventually gets a job in an
MNC with 5+ digit salary
• Spends life innovating and
working hard to satisfy his
“keeda” of innovation
• Dies and everyone
remembers

7. Code, Design, Experience.. Whatever
subset you feel comfortable with.
“The programmers of the tomorrow are the wizards of the future, it’s the
closest you can get to have magic power this 21st century.”
-Gabe Logan Newell, Founder of Valve Corporation

8. Microsoft Student Partners Program

9. Microsoft Student Partners Program

10. 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.

11. 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..

12. 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*
In MSP Summit
2 level of written tests before interviewing
Irrespective of your college and previous performance *Subject to change without prior notice

13. Time to Apply! Time to Shine!
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.

14. 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 Academy’s leaderboard

15. 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 31st 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..

16. 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..)

17. Windows Store App Lab Information
Email Address
w8pitcrew@microsoft.com
Subject
<College Name> App Lab Request [Review/Design/Tech]
Example
JIS College of Engineering App Lab Request Review

18. Windows Store App Lab Information
Body
App Name, Description and URL of package on SkyDrive or
other equivalent

19. The App Ideas
“Don’t look for ideas, look for inspiration.”
http://aka.ms/appsforasia

20. The Cloud
Storage, Backup, Web Hosting, Web
Services, Virtual Machines, VPN, Mobile
Services etc..

21. 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 Startup’s/ 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..

22. 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

23. 3. Develop an Office App
Build one new Office app which should be published to Office
Store latest by 31st 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. 

24. 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

25. 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.

26. 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.

27. 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.

28. Being an MSP. The fun part!

29. Being an MSP. The fun part!

30. Being an MSP. The fun part!

31. Being an MSP. The fun part!

32. Tools you will need
Windows 8.x / Windows 8.x Pro
Visual Studio 2012 Express for Windows Store or Visual Studio 2013 Professional
A developer license
Where to get them?
Answer: DreamSpark!

33. 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..

34. 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.

35. 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.

36. Tutorial Time!

37. 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..)

38. For a moment, Let’s get off the track!
What if I am not selected as an MSP? Or what if I can’t 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:
Microsoft’s Imagine Cup 2014
Microsoft Student Associates
Google Cloud Developer Challenge
IBM’s The Great Mind Challenge 2014
Samsung’s Tizen App Challenge
Nokia’s DVLUP!

39. Debug your brains
Questions? 

40. Thank You for listening patiently..
Presented by:
Shuvrajyoti Deb Roy
Sourav Bhattacharya
Special Thanks To
IT/CSE HOD

41. Contact Us
Shuvrajyoti Deb Roy
+919832475136
shuvrajyoti.debroy@studentpartner.com
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Sourav Bhattacharya
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