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Jef Newsom recognized as Microsoft Most Valuable Professional

Jef Newsom, a co-founder and Managing Director of Improving, a Dallas-based advanced software and technology consulting firm, has received the Microsoft MVP Award for his efforts and involvement as a Visual Developer - Solutions Architect. The Microsoft® Most Valuable Professional Award is given to recognize exceptional individuals who contribute to technical communities and facilitate information sharing around the world. “Worldwide, there are over 100 million participants in technical communities; of these participants, there are fewer than 4,000 active Microsoft MVPs.” (http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/gp/mvpawardintro)

For years, Mr. Newsom has added significant value to the technical community. He not only supports numerous special interest groups, such as the Dallas C# Special Interest Group (www.dallas-csharp-sig.com), but he has also assisted and led teams in more than seventy-five advanced software projects. In addition, Jef regularly leads courses at Improving Enterprises’ new Learning Labs in North Dallas, transforming his real world experience and knowledge into valuable learning experiences. As a result of his achievements and contributions to the technical community, Jef Newsom has now been officially recognized by Microsoft®.