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Microsoft Spotlight Podcast

81 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago -

The Microsoft Spotlight Podcast highlighting the important of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion by speaking with those who share our same beliefs.

We believe that all members of the technical community are equally important.
We are part a tech community where we value a diverse network and learn and share from one another:
regardless of age,
regardless of colour,
regardless of their ethnicity,
regardless of their religion or beliefs,
regardless of disability,
regardless of gender,
regardless of sexual orientation

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Episode 79 - Rakhi Sachdeva

April 12, 2024 08:49 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MB

The Microsoft Spotlight shines brightly today as it welcomes Rakhi Sachdeva, a dynamic force within Microsoft. Hailing from a background rich in culture and tradition, Rakhi's journey is a testament to resilience, determination, and the power of familial influence. Born into a family deeply rooted in values, Rakhi credits much of her success to the strong model provided by her mother. Her mother's unwavering support and guidance molded Rakhi into the driven individual she is today, instilli...

Episode 78 - Umayal Palaniappan

April 11, 2024 10:58 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

Tune in to a special episode of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast as we honor International Women's Day by featuring a remarkable guest, Umayal Palaniappan from Rolls Royce. In this inspiring episode, Umayal takes us on a journey from her roots in Malaysia to her current role in Derby, reflecting on her impressive 19-year career with the prestigious company. Join us as Umayal shares insights, challenges, and triumphs from her professional journey, offering valuable perspectives on leadership,...

Episode 77 - Rachel Irabor

April 11, 2024 10:58 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MB

Welcome to the latest episode of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast! In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Rachel Irabar, a remarkable individual with a unique journey from her native Nigeria to the picturesque island of Malta. Rachel brings to light her experiences and insights into the dynamic world of the Microsoft Student Ambassador program, showcasing her deep affection for the Microsoft community. Tune in as Rachel shares her story, her passion for technology, and the t...

Episode 76 - Chris Wheeler

February 14, 2024 19:04 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

Dive into the heart of innovation with Chris Wheeler, a Senior Technical Specialist at Microsoft, as he takes center stage in the latest installment of the Microsoft Spotlight series. Hailing from the picturesque landscapes of southwest England, Chris's journey into the dynamic realm of Information Technology. In his candid interview, Chris unveils the path that led him from his upbringing in the southwest of England to his esteemed position at Microsoft. Along the way, his passion fo...

Episode 75 - Peter Rising

January 29, 2024 15:48 - 56 minutes - 52 MB

Step into the dynamic world of IT with Peter Rising, a trailblazer in the field, as he takes center stage in the 2023 Microsoft Spotlight. In a captivating interview, Peter shares his remarkable journey into the realm of Information Technology, shaped by a Women In Tech at his first organisation. A passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, he has actively recruited and mentored a significant number of talented women at Insight, contributing to the empowerment and representation of wom...

Episode 74 - Alejandra Leon

December 19, 2023 16:38 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MB

In our final episode of 2023 we were joined by Alejandra Leon, industry Solutions World-wide Delivery Lead  @Microsoft  in Australia.

Episode 73 - Harpreet Kaur

December 08, 2023 15:10 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MB

In today's episode, Andrew interviewed Harpreet Kaur, a Principal Technical Program Manager from Microsoft. In this episode, we discussed her move from India to the United States with her husband and young child and her side hustle as a Speaker/Career Coach.

Episode 72 - Priyanka Sharma

November 23, 2023 13:20 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

In today's episode, Andrew was joined by Priyanka Sharma from Microsoft. This was her very first time speaking on a podcast episode and she was incredibly nervous but once we got going the conversation was very natural. Priyanka talks about her move from her native India to the UK and childcare challenges as her support network from family is back home in India.

Episode 71 - Areti Iles

November 14, 2023 21:24 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

In today's episode which was recorded a while ago but we seem to have lost the recording for some time. We welcome our biggest fan Areti Iles to the show. Areti is now Head of Professional Service at Incremental Group and knows for about our podcast history than Andrew/Jon together.

Episode 70 - Onyinye Madubuko

November 07, 2023 09:57 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MB

In today's episode we are joined by Onyinye Madubuko, she is a Consultant in Modern Workplace at Avanade Irelands. Onyinye shares with us her drivers for moving from her native Nigeria to Ireland and the reasons why she got involved in the Microsoft Community. Note:

Episode 69 - Shachi Agwarlar

September 26, 2023 08:27 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MB

In today's episode we are joined by Shachi Agarwal, she is a Technical Specialist in Security at Microsoft with a big passion for Diversity and Inclusion. Check out this brilliant episode as we diving deep into her career and understand her passions for D&I. Note:

Episode 68 - Jeevantika Lingalwar

September 11, 2023 21:50 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB

In today's episode we are joined by a fellow podcast Jeevantika Lingalwar, she is a Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft with a big passion for Women In Tech. Check out this brilliant episode as we diving deep into her career and understand why she setup the International Women In Tech group on LinkedIn Note: LinkedIn Group - International Women In Tech Podcast: The Unplanned Journey

Episode 67 - Lilia Georgieva

September 07, 2023 12:05 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

Lilia Geogieva is our guest in this podcast episode, where she talks about how she became interested in IT and pursued a career in this field. She also shares her insights on the challenges and opportunities for women in tech, and how she advocates for more diversity and inclusion in the industry.

Episode 66 - Vishakha Ghosh

August 29, 2023 10:52 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

In this episode, Andrew and Jon are joined by Vishakha Ghosh a Customer Experience Engineer in Security at Microsoft. Being passionate about something does not mean it distracts us from our goals. Instead, it enhances our abilities and propels us forward. Vishakha's story is a reminder that our diverse interests can complement and strengthen our professional journeys. 🚀as she took her love of classic Indian dancing to beat the block and speak publicly at technical events.

Episode 65 - Linda Monahan

August 15, 2023 09:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

Today, we are joined by Linda Monahan, who is an accountability and habit coach. Linda tells us her story of how she became a coach and how she helps other women in tech achieve their goals and overcome their challenges. Notes: Linda's Website: https://shor.by/CorporatetoCalm TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@corporatetocalm

Episode 64 - Corinna Lins

August 01, 2023 12:12 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

Excited to welcome back Corinna Lins on Episode 64 of our podcast! Corinna first featured on Episode 3, and in this episode, she shares her personal journey of returning to work after maternity leave. She sheds light on the real-world challenges of childcare and illness that many working parents face. Corinna's story serves as a reminder that we need to continue advocating for policies that support working parents. Tune in to hear her inspiring story! #workingparents #maternityleave ...

Episode 63 - Mohana Bhattacharya

July 24, 2023 18:54 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB

Exciting news, I have decided to drop Episode 63 early! Listen in as we interview Mohana Bhattacharya from Microsoft in the Netherlands. She shares fascinating stories of her childhood moving around India and how it shaped her career. Mohana's biggest career highlight was joining Microsoft, but she has also worked for other big corporate organizations. Don't miss out on this insightful episode! #Microsoft #microsoftemployee #WomenInTech #womenempowerment

Episode 62 - Brittany Saylor

July 11, 2023 13:22 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

In this episode, we welcome Brittany Saylor, Digital Advisor for Sustainability at Avanade. Andrew and Jon dive into Brittany's fascinating career path, which took her from the US to multiple countries. They also discuss the importance of sustainability and share their love of grassroots football and the women's game in the UK Show Notes: About Pledgeball - Tackling climate change requires collective action. Most of us belong to a collective, from football fans or teams to friend groups t...

Episode 61 - Holly Rae

June 28, 2023 09:27 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MB

Today, we welcome Holly Rae, M365 Architect at CPS. Andrew and Jon discussed Holly's career path from making custom wedding invitations to her taking control of our career path and becoming an Architect. It was great to finally have her on our show as she has been nominated by so many in the community. Show Notes: N/a

Episode 60 - Kristi Robison

June 13, 2023 12:49 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MB

Today, we welcome Kristi Robison CEO, Strategic Advisor from Paintrock Consulting. Jon had to run this episode on his own due to Andy being ill and Sophie being unavailable. In this episode, Jon and Kristi discussed her IT career path and their love of IT Conferences. Show Notes: N/a

Episode 59 - Briana Brady

May 26, 2023 09:07 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MB

Today, we welcome Briana Brady Senior Program Manager for Viva Goals at Microsoft. Alev returns as guest co-host to help discuss all things Microsoft, as we learn how Briana was inspired to start a career in IT via her older brother which led to her working at Microsoft. Show Notes:

Episode - Briana Brady

May 26, 2023 09:07 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MB

Today, we welcome Briana Brady Senior Program Manager for Viva Goals at Microsoft. Alev returns as guest co-host to help discuss all things Microsoft, as we learn how Briana was inspired to start a career in IT via her older brother which led to her working at Microsoft. Show Notes:

Episode 58 - Stephanie Stasey

May 09, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

Today, we welcome Stephanie Stasey Healthcare Transformation Lead at Microsoft. Stephanie shares with us her passion for the Healthcare industry and how a Microsoft PowerApp she created to help triage patients suffering from Mental Health led to her being headhunted for Microsoft. Show Notes:

Episode 56 - Elena Branet

May 02, 2023 14:42 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MB

And we are back with another after a bit of an unscheduled break due to calendar conflicts. Today, we welcomed Elena Branet CEO and Founder of Digital Camp a brilliant incentive to get more young people real-world experience within the IT Market. Even during the podcast both Andrew and Jon signed up to be tech mentors as it is something they both massively believe in. Show Notes: Students – Get Creative with Tech at Digital Camp:  Register at ⁠https://DigitalCampApr2023.eventbrite...⁠Volu...

Episode 57 - Cathrine Wilhelmsen

April 26, 2023 08:07 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

Today, we welcome Cathrine Wilhelmsen Data & Analytics Solutions Architect in Evidi and Microsoft Data Platform MVP. Cathrine shared with us her love of the Microsoft Community and how she got involved to become the first female Microsoft MVP in Norway. Show Notes: Pete Rising - What does it take to become MVP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BwTGd87ppQ

Episode 55 - Michelle Wong

March 23, 2023 13:07 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MB

In episode 55 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, we were joined by Michelle Wong who is Microsoft MVP and Power Platform Consultant. Michelle shares with us her life experiences within the community and why she got involved. Michelle's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellewongnl/ Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/ Spotlight User Group: https://www.meetup.com/microsoft-spot... Andrew's Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewatchernode Microsoft Spotlight Tw...

Episode 54 - International Womens Day

March 07, 2023 15:25 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

In this special episode of the Microsoft Spotlight Sophie is joined by  two guest as they discuss International Womens Day and what it means to  them.

Episode 53 - Storm Rae

February 14, 2023 06:08 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

In episode 53 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, we were joined by Storm Rae who is the Head of Learning and Development at The National Museum of Computing. She is responsible for our interactive learning experiences and educational visits. Storm holds her PGCE in  Secondary Maths with 8 years of teaching experience both internationally and across multiple curricula. Her mission is access to inspirational,  curriculum-linked learning experiences for all young people through immersive histo...

Episode 52 - Ana Inés Urrutia de Souza

January 31, 2023 06:30 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

In episode 52 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, we were joined by Ana Inés Urrutia de Souza who is Microsoft MVP and D365 Human Resources Practice Lead. Ana shares with us her life experiences within the community and why she got involved. Ana's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anainesurrutia/ Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/ Spotlight User Group: https://www.meetup.com/microsoft-spot... Andrew's Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewatchernode Micr...

Episode 51 - Malin Martnes

January 10, 2023 20:38 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

In episode 51 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, we are back for 2023  with another new episode this time with Malin Martnes who is Microsoft  MVP and MCT from Norway. Malin shares with us her life experiences  within the community and also the challenges of how migraines affected her work day.   Malin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinmartnes/ Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/ Spotlight User Group: https://www.meetup.com/microsoft-spot... A...

Episode 50 - Our big 50th and Women In Tech Allies

December 19, 2022 19:38 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MB

In episode 50 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts discuss the  past 49 episodes and welcome several Women In Tech Allies to the episode  who recorded their messages answering our very simple question.  Why is it important in your perspective to support Women In Tech?  Thank you to;  Peter Rising, Kevin McDonnell, Billy Hopkins, Scott Riley, Carl  Sargunar, Marc D Anderson, Bob Mellor and Phil Clarke  Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/ Spotlight Use...

Episode 49 - Edyta Gorzon

December 06, 2022 10:38 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB

In episode 49 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined by Edyta Gorzon who is the Product Manager at Staffbase. Edyta shares her story on how to become a Microsoft MVP through her community activities.    Edyta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/egorzon/  Edyta's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EdytaGorzon Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/ Spotlight User Group: https://www.meetup.com/microsoft-spot... Andrew's Twitter: https://twitter.c...

Episode 48 - Alev Nur Tamer

November 28, 2022 12:17 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

In episode 48 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined by Alev Nur TAMER Tamer who is Microsoft Teams Technical Specialist at Microsoft.  Alev shared her story with us about how she moved from her native  country in Turkey to the United Kingdom during COVID and found her happy  place in the Midlands. Apologies for the long discussion about Harry Potter lol https://lnkd.in/eJJt59Cr Alev's LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/eH5W9YVP Alev's Twitter: https://lnkd.in/e4JH83jQ Micros...

Episode 47 - Stephanie Wynter

November 07, 2022 23:33 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MB

In episode 47 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined  by Stephanie Wynter who is Digital Skills Trainer & Specialist Teams  Producer at UK Healthcare Specialist. Stephanie recently featured on  the Women In Teams Community call sharing her experiences with Microsoft  Teams and how its empowered her organization, so we sit down and  discuss her career path into her current role.   Stephanie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tswynter/ Microsoft Women In Tech: https:/...

Episode 46 - Carlene Jackson (Live from South Coast Summit)

October 24, 2022 22:13 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

In episode 46 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts were live at the South Coast Summit with Carlene Jackson who is CEO at Cloud9  Insight. Carlene shares with us her life experiences and neurodiversity challenges in becoming a founder of her own organization.   Carlene's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlene/  Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/  potlight User Group: https://www.meetup.com/microsoft-spot...  Andrew's Twitter: https://twitter...

Episode 45 - Angeliki Patsiavou

October 13, 2022 07:30 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

In episode 45 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined by Angeliki Patsiavou who is a Senior Consultant at Avanade. After Andrew finishes getting Angeliki's name wrong *facepalm* she tells us about her journey into the world of IT and her experience as a novice speaker, to speaking at events internationally within 6 months.   Angeliki's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angeliki-patsiavou/  Angeliki's Twitter: https://twitter.com/a_patsiavou  Microsoft Women In Tech: h...

Episode 44 - World Mental Health Day

October 10, 2022 08:01 - 51 minutes - 47 MB

In this special episode of the Microsoft Spotlight Podcast Andrew and  Jon are joined by Mike Hartley and Janet Robb where they discuss mental  health.   This subject is very close to Andrew's heart who has suffered from  Mental Health and wanted to share a discussion with others affected. Mike Hartley's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebhartley/  Mike Hartley's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hart365  Janet's Robb's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetrobbmicrosoft/  Micros...

Episode 43 - Maryam Riaz

October 04, 2022 04:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

In episode 43 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined by Maryam Riaz who is Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft. Maryam tells us about her journey into the world of IT and her experience as an  Asian Women In Tech.     Maryam's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryam-riaz/ Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/ Spotlight User Group: https://www.meetup.com/microsoft-spot... Andrew's Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewatchernode Microso...

Episode 42 - Amanda Sterner

September 20, 2022 11:38 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

In episode 42 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined by Amanda Sterner, Technical Architect for Advania - Knowledge  Factory. Amanda is a fantastic Women In Tech who has recently returned to work after her maternity level. We discussed the importance of supportive home life and all the wonderful things Amanda does in the community.     Amanda's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandasterner/ Amanda's Twitter: https://twitter.com/amandassterner Microsoft Women In T...

Episode 41 - Femke Cornelissen

September 04, 2022 23:19 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MB

In episode 41 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined by Femke Cornelissen who is Teamlead Adoption and Modern Work at Tredion ICT & Telecom. Femke hosts the "Microsoft Community Talks" held on Twitter with Pete Rising and co-founder of the Dutch Women In Tech community.   Femke's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/femkecornelissen1 Femke's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Femkedebruin Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/ Spotlight User Group:...

Episode 40 - Emily Mancini

August 23, 2022 08:34 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB

In episode 40 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined  by Emily Mancini who is Principal Architect at Sympraxis Consulting.  Emily is a very active member of the Microsoft community and has been  awarded Microsoft MVP status for her hard work.   Emily's LinkedIn: https://twitter.com/EEMancini Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/ Spotlight User Group: https://www.meetup.com/microsoft-spot... Andrew's Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewatchern...

Episode 39 - Stacey Forman

August 09, 2022 10:39 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MB

In episode 39 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined by Stacey Forman who is Group Portfolio and PMO Lead for Nuivas UK. Stacey is a very active member of the Women In Tech community and is very passionate about Diversity/Inclusion Stacey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyaforman/   Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/    Spotlight User Group: https://www.meetup.com/microsoft-spot...    Andrew's Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewa...

Episode 38 - Zoe Wilson

July 26, 2022 08:10 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

In episode 38 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts welcome back by Zoe Wilson who has changed role since Episode 2 and also become an  MVP. In this episode, we discuss the Microsoft Community and events, the  Microsoft Valued Professional (MVP) program, and how Zoe become an MVP.      Zoe's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-wilson-uk/    Zoe's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SharePoint_Zoe    Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/    Spotlight Use...

Episode 37 - Kristine Kolodzlejski

July 12, 2022 06:36 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB

In episode 37 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined by Kristine Kolodzlejski who is a Principal Technical Consultant at  Computacenter. Kristine shares her story of how moved from our native  Poland to the United Kingdom in the quest of building a career for herself after deciding that the Police force wasn't for her. Kristine's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristine-kolodziejski/ Kristine's Twitter: https://twitter.com/kristinekk94 Microsoft Women In Tech: http...

Episode 36 - Karoliina Kettukari

June 28, 2022 10:58 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MB

In episode 36 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined by Karoliina Kettukari who is a Modern Work Leader at Meltlake.  Karoliina is a Microsoft Valued Professional and shares her story of how transitioned into IT and got involved with the Microsoft Community. Karoliina's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karoliinakettukari Karoliina's Twitter: https://twitter.com/kettukari Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/    Spotlight User Group: http...

Episode 35 - Jess Pomfret

June 15, 2022 13:34 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MB

In episode 35 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined by Jess Pomfret who is a Database Platform Architect at Data Masterminds. Jess is a Microsoft Valued Professional and shares her story of how she moved from the UK over to America on a Football (Soccer) scholarship and ended up working in IT.  Jess's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpomfret/  Jess's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jpomfret  Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/  Spotligh...

Episode 34 - Jonah Anderrson

June 06, 2022 11:43 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MB

In episode 34 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined  by Jonah Andersson who is a Senior Software Engineer Consultant at  ForeFront Consulting. Jonah is a Microsoft Valued Professional and shares her story of how she moved from our native country to Sweden.   Jonah's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonahandersson/ Jonah's Twitter: https://twitter.com/cjkodare Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/     Spotlight User Group: https://www....

Episode 34 - Jonah Andersson

June 06, 2022 11:43 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MB

In episode 34 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined  by Jonah Andersson who is a Senior Software Engineer Consultant at  ForeFront Consulting. Jonah is a Microsoft Valued Professional and shares her story of how she moved from our native country to Sweden.   Jonah's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonahandersson/ Jonah's Twitter: https://twitter.com/cjkodare Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/     Spotlight User Group: https://www....

Episode 33 - Anna Wykes

May 18, 2022 09:14 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

In episode 33 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined by Anna Wykes who is a Senior Consultant at Advancing Analytics. Anna is a Microsoft Valued Professional and shares her story of how she entered the world of IT after studying Photography. Anna's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-maria-wykes-31939454/ Anna's Twitter: https://twitter.com/annawykes Microsoft Women In Tech: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9053874/    Spotlight User Group: https://www.meetup.com/...

Episode 32 - Miri Rodriguez

May 04, 2022 08:03 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MB

In episode 32 of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, our hosts are joined by "Maverick" Miri Rodriguez who is a Senior Storyteller Future of Work at Microsoft. Miri has released her own book on storytelling which is currently being used in schools as a source of learning, and if you are interested in purchasing her book it is available in all good book stores. We learned that Miri originally wanted to be a Fighter Pilot but thankfully for Microsoft and us that never happened, also Miri had rece...

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