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Centric Consulting’s Michael Collier has been named a Microsoft MVP in Azure PaaS, a highly selective global honor for independent experts who advance Microsoft technology communities.
DAYTON, Ohio, Sept. 29, 2026 – Centric Consulting, an international business and technology consulting firm, today announced that Michael Collier has been named a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in Azure Application Platform as a Service (PaaS).
The Microsoft MVP award is a highly selective global honor recognizing independent experts who advance Microsoft technology communities through practical knowledge sharing, peer support and product feedback.
Michael received the recognition for his longstanding contributions to the Azure community, including his work leading user groups, speaking at industry events, publishing technical insights, and engaging with Microsoft product teams.
“Michael’s MVP recognition is a well-deserved honor and a reflection of the expertise, curiosity and commitment to community that define his work,” said Brian Offenbacher, Vice President, Centric Consulting. “We are proud to have leaders like Michael who not only help clients solve complex challenges but also contribute meaningfully to the broader Microsoft ecosystem.”
Michael brings extensive Microsoft Azure architecture and development experience, including a decade working at Microsoft and as a member of the inaugural Azure MVP class from October 2010 to January 2015. His relationships with peers and Microsoft product teams give him added perspective on emerging technologies and strengthens Centric’s ability to connect client needs with practical solutions.
“The MVP community gives me valuable opportunities to learn from peers, engage with Microsoft product teams and bring real-world client perspectives into those conversations,” said Collier. “I’m grateful that Centric supports the community involvement this work requires, and I’m excited to keep learning, giving back and finding practical ways to help clients apply Azure and AI to complex business challenges.”
For more than two decades, Centric has helped organizations modernize, innovate, and solve complex business challenges with Microsoft technologies. As a Microsoft Prioritized Managed Partner, the firm brings deep technical expertise and real-world delivery experience to help clients apply Microsoft cloud, AI, security and business application solutions to drive meaningful business value.
