Behzad Fathi currently serves as Senior Business Program Manager for the Secure Infrastructure Domain of Microsoft. He is a 2019 Gold Club Award Winner who is recognized for extraordinary performance and contribution toward key company objectives of leading with a growth mindset, demonstrating customer and partner obsession and acting in collaborative and an always-learning spirit of One Microsoft. He formally supported Microsoft public sector customers as a Senior Project Manager in Secure Infrastructure in Americas Time Zone. He is also the SEAT PjM Role Lead for SI ATZ. Prior to joining Microsoft, Behzad worked as an executive program and project manager for global and domestic business transformation initiatives across diverse industries for over 20 years. He enjoys process improvement, problem solving, coaching and mentoring.
Behzad is known for being versatile, innovative and a loyal management professional. He is able to see the “big picture” while staying on top of the details. Behzad has a long history of applying solid project management and leadership skills and experience in delivering multi-million projects on-time, within budget, and with high customer satisfaction. It is no surprise that he is a recipient of the 2018 Microsoft Services Peak Performer Award.
A FEW SPEAKING TOPICS, CATEGORIES AND AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Amazing Story
• Project & Program Management
• Client Relations & Presentations
• Cross-Functional Communication
• Change Initiatives
• Empathy
• Relationship Management
• Change Management Strategy
• Negotiating & Influencing
• Business & Data Analysis
• Process Design & Improvement
• Organization Design
• Ethics & Integrity
• Strategic Planning & Implementation
• Board Development
• Industry Best Practices
• Mentoring & Coaching
• Marriage & Family
• Key Stakeholder’s Consulting
Behzad is able to instruct on what it means to be dedicated to successful execution and delivery of multi-million dollar projects through providing guidance, coaching and project leadership. He serves as an example for those who are responsible for ensuring a project team works on the highest priority tasks, removing risks and impediments. Behzad is an expert at leading the communication with clients/customers as a trusted advisor and driving the highest quality and the strongest sense of customer focus on each project. He is also able to speak on topics related to collaboration and team building since he himself is a genuine team player who is committed to managing operations effectively while contributing to team efforts in order to reach group objectives.
WHAT PROFESSIONALS ARE SAYING ABOUT BEHZAD
• “Behzad is the embodiment of the inclusive, impactful Project Manager that everyone wants on their effort.” Gregg D, Enabler & Deliverer of Impact in the Digital World
• “He methodically untangled the mess and organized this program where others had tried and failed.” Dave Sutton, Data Acquisition Professional
• “Behzad is a dedicated volunteer with an amazing spirit to serve others. He adds tremendous value through his past experience, quick wit, and high energy level. I highly recommend him!” Barbara Mitchell, Author
• “From the first time I heard him speak in 2008, I knew he was the sort of visionary who could build, manage, and grow businesses. Behzad is an excellent planner, strategist, and leader.” Chris Jones, Writer & Brand Journalist
• “I know of numerous occasions where clients have specifically mentioned what a joy it is to work with Behzad. He is a talented executive director with excellent communication skills and a strong moral compass.” Tisha Johnson, Government Contracting Specialist
Behzad possesses the ability to help individuals in virtually any stage of their professional career or even in the personal goals. He has managed and trained teams, business leaders, executives and individuals towards growth and greater competencies. He is able to provide management consulting, analysis and program management support. He is passionate about connecting people and paying it forward and his goal is to give back and to help practice his leadership principles through this initiative: to create clarity, to generate energy and to deliver success.
Behzad is also fluent in English, Persian (Farsi) & Turkish languages. Below are just a few of his accomplishments.
