Gregory Petrossian is a technologist, community builder, and advocate for Portland’s growth into the vibrant “Silicon Forest” of tomorrow. Born and raised in Portland, Greg has dedicated his career to leveraging data and technology to drive transformative business outcomes while fostering connections and collaboration within the tech community.

Greg currently serves as the Global Lead for the Microsoft Partnership at DataStax. Greg specializes across the technology stack including Generative AI, Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Process Automation, and Enterprise Application Development specifically in the Microsoft ecosystem of tools and Azure cloud. His expertise lies in helping organizations, particularly in regulated industries like healthcare, drive digital transformation and unlock trustworthy insights to make smarter decisions.

Greg’s passion for community runs deep. Over the past seven years, he has led Microsoft-based communities, including the Portland Fabric User Group. Portland Power Platform User Group, and Portland Azure User Group. He was also a founding member of the Technology Association of Oregon’s original Data Analytics, Strategy, and Leadership Community, which evolved into today’s flourishing AI & Data Community. Greg is serving a three year term at the prestigious Multnomah Athletic Club for their Technology Advisory Committee and leads their AI Subcommittee. Through these groups, Greg has created spaces for learning, debate, and networking, inspiring countless professionals to grow alongside him.

His dedication to education extends beyond the community. Greg has crafted and taught the Masters course “Sales Engineering for Data & AI” at Willamette University, distilling his expertise in consultative sales, solution architecture, and Challenger Sale tactics into a curriculum designed to empower future technologists and leaders.

When he’s not driving innovation or building communities, Greg enjoys learning tennis, honing his golf game, exploring the world of blockchain, and volunteering.Greg’s volunteerism extends to his dedication as the President of the Portland Chapter for the Society of Orphaned Armenian Relief, where he celebrates his Armenian heritage and raises money for the youth of his home country. 

Greg’s vision is clear: to help Portland’s tech community thrive while creating a welcoming space for all.

To everyone here visiting my blog: thank you. This is your space to learn and grow. Let’s build an amazing future together.