VOSS Solutions has hired Pat Richard as its principal Skype for Business architect.
Richard has more than two decades of experience with Microsoft technology, including Skype for Business, PowerShell and Microsoft Exchange-related projects, including migration, upgrades, design and automation. Prior to VOSS, he spent eight years as a principal professional services consultant at Innervation, carrying out migration projects and implementing complex messaging infrastructures. Richard is also an author, having most recently written Skype for Business Unleashed, as well as contributing to Mastering Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 and Microsoft Exchange Server 2007: The Complete Reference.
Mike Frayne, CEO at VOSS, commented: “VOSS took the decision to create a dedicated Microsoft business unit in 2016, hiring Christopher Martini to build and lead the team. Since then, Christopher has recruited some highly-experienced Microsoft evangelists to drive this important part of our business. We are delighted to welcome Pat to the team, and are sure he will add incredible value to our Microsoft offering.”
Martini added, “Everyone knows Pat Richard, but more importantly, he is incredibly well respected in the UC arena. His deep expertise and passion for these solutions is going to deliver massive benefits to VOSS customers. I am absolutely thrilled that Pat is now part of the VOSS team and I look forward to the tremendous value he will bring to our efforts around the Microsoft opportunity.”