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Microsoft has become a leader in AI, thanks to early investments and strategic partnerships under Satya Nadella's leadership. I feel incredibly lucky to having been able to witness Satia's leadership since he became Microsoft's CEO. Learn more about his innovative approach. #ai #innovation #leadership #MSFTadvocate

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This week, the Pacific Northwest weather gave us an unplanned dose of "Yutori." Power outages, no internet, and suddenly, the hustle and bustle of life came to a screeching halt. In essence, Yutori suggests creating space in one's schedule and mindset for a slowdown, a blankness, allowing oneself to savor the sights and sounds around you. When you don’t rush; there is no concern for time. The flickering of a candle, a child’s laughter, my mothers’ voice on the phone. These are things that, in my usual hectic schedule, I barely have time to relish. But this week, as we sat in the darkness, we played games, read books, and reconnected with friends. Living with Yutori means embracing spaciousness. It’s about balancing work and personal well-being, without the constant urge to do more. Yutori can manifest in various ways, rooted in setting boundaries and sticking to them. It’s a fresh take on the often-overused concept of “work-life balance.” Let’s be honest, the phrase "work-life balance" has become so cliché that we almost roll our eyes whenever we hear it. But doesn't it feel good to use a term that conveys the same idea, but with a bit more flair and substance? Creating those boundaries isn’t easy, especially in a world where "do more with less" seems to be the motto. Even with the flexibility of working from home, many of us still find ourselves stretched thin. Efficiency and productivity might be up, but so is exhaustion. Despite having more control over our schedules than ever before, we often feel less in control and more overwhelmed. What I’ve gradually come to realize is that what’s missing from our jam-packed calendars is a sense of play, of ease, and spaciousness. There is unexpected beauty in slowing down, and joy in savoring simplicity. As a wise colleague once said - No one else is going to give you that lunch break , M- its you! :-)

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This article helped me a lot to shift my perspective of success in my tech career. 
Jensen Huang, the visionary leader behind NVIDIA, shared profound insights on what people often misunderstand about happiness and the journey of building something remarkable. 

Huang highlighted the importance of resilience and perseverance. Building something great is never a smooth journey; it involves facing numerous challenges and setbacks. However, it's the unwavering commitment to our vision and the relentless pursuit of excellence that ultimately lead to success.


#Leadership #Happiness #Innovation #Inspiration 
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Many of us at Microsoft have been lucky enough to have been using Copilot for a year, along with hundreds of early customers, and we've learned a ton along the way. Now, we're excited to share what we've learned about AI @ Work as our own "customer zero". See below for some quick hits on how we did it, but don't miss the full read below to learn how you can do it too! #Copilot #Microsoft365 #MSFTAdvocate ✔ Go for the big wins (and the easy ones too) ✔ Find your internal champions ✔ Double down on skilling up ✔ Build the AI habit

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Microsoft's AI model, Aurora, quickly predicts levels of six major air pollutants worldwide, including carbon monoxide and particulate matter. Read more in this article from Nature. #msftadvocate #ai https://lnkd.in/g-AppzdB

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Honeycomb's storage engine, Retriever, is the key differentiator behind so much of our product. I sometimes get questions from other engineering leaders about why we didn't use x or y off-the-shelf technology or product instead. There are a number of reasons I could share, but one of the most important ones is that it's usually hard to evolve someone else's offering (even if OSS) as the constraints of your business change over time. This post from Hazel Edmands is such a fantastic deep dive into our most recent round of doing just that. https://lnkd.in/g9mvvHWW

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Posting this for John Skender and others who weren't able to make it to K24 or at least this presentation at K24. Much of the presentation was a live demo explaining how to use now-sdk but you can also check out the list of features expected for Xanadu+ release which were announced at the show including Sandboxes (controlled availability), Dev Studio Pro-Code, script level granularity (versus scope level) for modern JS features (including global) and the yet to be re-named Fluent DSL for defining ServiceNow metadata as code.

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If you're curious about concepts like Prompt Engineering, RAG, and Fine-Tuning, check out my latest blog post! I break down how these techniques can optimize large language models (LLMs) for various applications.

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I'm inspired by how Microsoft's Copilot has not only enhanced human achievement but also led the charge in AI transformation. Reflecting on these customer stories brimming with quantifiable business impacts, it's clear that our commitment to innovation continues to pave the way for a future where technology amplifies our potential. 🚀 #Microsoft #Copilot #AI #Innovation

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Exciting news from Microsoft! 🚀 Today, they unveiled Copilot Labs and Copilot Vision, expanding the capabilities of AI-driven support. Copilot Labs introduces new tools like "Think Deeper" allowing Copilot to handle more complex tasks, while Copilot Vision helps Copilot understand and interact with web content visually, enhancing context-aware assistance. These innovations are designed to improve user experiences in Edge and Office while prioritizing privacy and control. Can't wait to see how this evolves! #AI #Innovation #MicrosoftCopilot #TechNews Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e34SPwfj

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🎉 #VSLive in Redmond has officially kicked off! 🎉 Make sure to find the perfect session for you using our amazing AI assistant 🤖, and then join my session to learn how to build one on your own data! 📊 Curious about my session and its timing? Just ask the AI assistant: “When is Davide’s session?” 🤔. Or, if you’re in the mood for some fun, ask the AI to discover the coolest session at the conference! 😎 🤣 #AzureSQL #RAG #Vectors #AI 🚀 https://lnkd.in/dqJyFEYt

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AI transforms cloud applications! In this video interview with Cloud Wars (Acceleration Economy), my colleagues Jerry Dischler and Colleen Kapase talked with Bob Evans about the transformative impact of AI on cloud applications! The topics: 1️⃣ Google Cloud’s AI leadership (examples: chatbots, content creation,…) 2️⃣ Strategic partnerships (like our collaborations with NVIDIA, SAP, and Salesforce) 3️⃣ Generative AI’s impact on business (which changes can we expect in our fields of work?) You can watch the whole talk here - I highly recommend it: https://ow.ly/byYa50TPil9 #GoogleCloud #AI #GeminiAI #Innovation

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🚀 Excited to share a new blog post on Amazon Science: "How the Lean Language Brings Math to Coding and Coding to Math"! This post is an adaptation of the keynote I delivered at the International Conference on Computer Aided Verification (CAV) in July 2024. It explores how the Lean language is bridging the gap between formal mathematics and software development, offering new possibilities for both fields. https://lnkd.in/grzRHDHg

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From revealing our new LEED silver certified Seattle headquarters, to turning AI hype into real business impact, 2023 kept us on our toes. Explore how we stayed grounded in our annual report: https://slalom.ws/4d4pQvg

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Is your data ready for #AI implementation? Consider these 4 questions as you develop your AI strategy. https://lnkd.in/g-E5P9wB

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For the past couple of weeks, I've been revisiting the insightful book, “The Goal,” by Eliyahu Goldratt. This business novel on the “Theory of Constraints” was a recommended read during my MBA at UCLA a decade ago. The story follows Alex Rogo, a manager tasked with saving a failing manufacturing plant, who receives guidance from a physicist named Jonah through Socratic questioning. In this post, I’ll explore one concept from this book and share my thoughts on its relevance for a manager of managers. Read more at my Substack

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