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I know that a few of my coworkers will be throwing stuffed penguins at my head after reading this, but I’m going to say it loud and proud: I love Microsoft! No, I don’t love the blue screen of death and yes, I’m well aware that they knowingly ship buggy overpriced software. But, as a web developer, I love Microsoft technology because it’s really easy to create really awesome web applications really fast. And that’s why I’m excited that JPL is now a Microsoft Certified Partner.

The biggest benefit that we’re going to see right away is 5 free MSDN Premium subscriptions. An MSDN Subscription is more expensive than buying a grande light macchiato latte with whipped cream every day for a year! So now, more than ever, we’ll be staying on the cutting edge of the most popular web development platform that exists.

I’m stoked about our Certified status because JPL has decided to go for the Gold! Gold Certified Partner, that is. One of the requirements to become a Gold partner is that individuals in the company need to achieve various Microsoft certifications, and I’ve been asked to become a Microsoft Certified Professional Developer. The company will pay for my study materials and exams, and then I’ll have an excellent credential that will show off my expert development skills.

Membership in the Microsoft Certified Partner Program will provide JPL with resources to help it develop and deploy robust Microsoft solutions that will help speed our customers’ time to market and reduce costs.