Name: Richard Valencia II
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Job: Consumer Services Advisor
Years at Microsoft: 4.5
Favorite Local Restaurant: Fogo de Chau
Last thing you searched on Bing: Final Fantasy XV release date for Xbox One.
Something cool you’ve worked on recently: I had to setup some virtual machines to test software on different operating systems using Hyper-V in Windows 10.
What’s your favorite Microsoft product right now and why?: Xbox one Elite Controller, the material, the feel, the customizations, and the ability to set different profiles. It is a really premium experience and a solid controller.
What’s your favorite part about working at the Microsoft Store?: Getting to learn something new every day. Everything from new Microsoft products, new PCs, gaming, and new cloud technology. I also get to learn how it all works together and ties into the greater Microsoft ecosystem.
What is one problem you’d like to see technology solve?: Improving how our technology impacts the environment. Reducing the footprint caused by our use of technology and making cities smarter.
