Canadian Leadership Team

As the Solution Sales Lead, Stephen leads the Technical Sales organization focused on helping our Enterprise customers realize the business value of Artificial Intelligence and the Microsoft Cloud Platform, dedicated to guiding them in unlocking their full potential. The Solution teams delivers integrated solutions across all core six solution areas: Azure Infrastructure, Azure Applications, Azure Data/AI, Modern Work, Dynamics, and Security.

Having joined Microsoft in 1999, Stephen brings 30 years of experience in the industry and has focused on organizations that help partners and customers transform their business. He holds an Honours Bachelor of Mathematics with Business from the University of Waterloo.

Stephen currently resides in Toronto with his wife Tanya and two kids Talia and Breanna. Outside of work, he enjoys coaching hockey while occasionally putting on the skates himself to play. 

Connect with Stephen Tanaka on LinkedIn.