Microsoft to prepare large number of specialists in Armenia
“Technology has completely changed our lives. Today we have a more comfortable life filled IT solutions due to the 4th revolution,” said managing director of Microsoft’s public sector business in Central and Eastern Europe, Trudy Norris-Grey during “The 4th industrial revolution, a path towards effective and innovative management” conference held in Yerevan.
“For example, large IT companies, including that of in Armenia, which don’t own vehicles, warehouses, stores, etc., yet they operate in those areas. Everything is built on skills,” she said.
Trudy Norris-Grey told the reporters that she is proud of all the achievements Microsoft could provide in Armenia.
“We have launched more than 200 startups, managed to educate more than 2500 students in the IT sphere, invested 1.5 million USD in different educational programs. I think this is just the beginning,” she added.
According to Trudy Norris-Grey, Armenia is one of four countries in the world where Microsoft has created an innovative centre. She also said that they have undertaken the initiative to continue cooperation with Armenia to prepare a large number of specialists who will be able to demonstrate their skills not only in Armenia but also in the whole world.
Concerning Microsoft’s new suggestions towards business development, Trudy Norris-Grey said that new projects are planned in Armenia.
“I’m sure, if we try to combine the skills and entrepreneurial spirit in Armenia, we will succeed,” she concluded.