Gabriela Didcov is a seasoned Regional Partner Development Manager at Microsoft, based in Dublin, Ireland. With a robust background in sales, negotiation, and recruitment, Gabriela has significantly contributed to Microsoft's growth in Central and Eastern Europe, and now Western Europe. She has a strong track record of driving partner success and digital transformation, evidenced by her strategic roles at Microsoft since 2018.Before her tenure at Microsoft, Gabriela honed her operational and analytical skills at Marketo and Arvato Systems, focusing on sales operations and Microsoft enterprise licensing respectively. Her academic credentials include a Master’s degree in International Business from the National College of Ireland, where she researched the competitive advantage of AI, and a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Communication Sciences from Universitatea Liberă Internațională din Moldova.Gabriela is multilingual, fluent in English, Italian, Romanian, and Russian, enhancing her effectiveness in multinational settings. She is also actively involved in mentoring and community service, including leading digital skills training programs and supporting mental health awareness initiatives.Her journey from a professional athlete in Moldova's National Handball Team to a key player in Microsoft’s regional strategy illustrates her dynamic capability and commitment to excellence. Gabriela embodies the ethos that "Opportunity dances with those on the dance floor," consistently positioning herself at the forefront of opportunity and innovation.