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Ready for another AI hackathon? Dec 10th. Feel free to sign up below to learn about Azure AI Document Intelligence, GPT-4o to output structured outputs (json) together with Azure Functions and Github Actions for a fully automated workflow. ”For what business value & use case can Azure AI document intelligence be used?” ➡️💡Read more here, how Volvo Group saved 10 000 hours within 6 months. https://lnkd.in/d7Mj8BSk #AzureAI #AzureAIDocumentIntelligence #AzureOpenAI #AzureAIFoundry

A few weeks back, I had the incredible opportunity to host Amit Joshi, a talented Software Development Engineer at Microsoft, on one of the podcast episodes. Our discussion delved into Amit's fascinating journey from his school days influenced by a defense background to becoming a part of the tech giant Microsoft. 🔑 Key highlights from our conversation include: 🔹 Amit's disciplined upbringing and its impact on his career. 🔹 The transition from college to the tech industry and how to bridge the gap with self-learning and practical experiences. 🔹 The importance of participating in hackathons and coding competitions for real-world problem-solving and social validation. 🔹 Amit's advice on handling failures and the significance of blameless root cause analysis in personal growth and team dynamics. 🔹 Insights into Microsoft's culture, the role of AI in development, and the future of technology. This episode is a treasure trove for anyone looking to understand the nuances of starting and navigating a career in technology, directly from someone who has walked the path and achieved remarkable success. 🔗 Don't miss out on this enriching conversation. Watch the full podcast here at LetsUpgrade: https://lnkd.in/dBd-xiYH #techcareers #microsoft #softwaredevelopment #careeradvice #podcast #ai #hackathons #leadership #innovation

Calling all (future) Microsoft #MVP's: We need you and asap. Take a look at this one-pager from David. Trust me, he knows what he is talking about. The short version: Empower communities, share expertise, inspire innovation, and lead with passion. Sounds more simple than it is - but it is worth it! #microsoft #mvp #nosubstituteforexperience #weneedmoremvps

🎉 Level 12 Puzzle Challenge Completed! 🎉 🧩 Google I/O Achievement Unlocked! 🧩 Thrilled to share a personal milestone with my LinkedIn community: I've successfully conquered the Level 9 Puzzle Challenge at Google I/O! 🌟 From navigating through complex algorithms to unraveling intricate puzzles, this journey has been nothing short of exhilarating. Each level presented its unique set of challenges, pushing my problem-solving skills to the limit. But with determination, persistence, and a touch of creativity, I emerged victorious! A huge shoutout to the brilliant minds behind the scenes who crafted these mind-bending challenges. Your ingenuity and creativity truly made this experience unforgettable. But the journey doesn't end here. With every challenge conquered, I'm fueled with even more passion and excitement to explore the boundless possibilities of technology. Here's to continuous learning, growth, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported me along the way. Your encouragement and enthusiasm kept me motivated through every twist and turn. Together, let's continue to embrace the spirit of innovation and unlock new horizons in the world of technology! #GoogleIO #Level12Challenge #PuzzleMaster #TechEnthusiast #Innovation #AchievementUnlocked #io24puzzle

🚀 Challenge Conquered: All 15 Levels Completed! 🚀 🎉 Google I/O Puzzle Challenge: Mission Accomplished! 🎉 Excited to share a major milestone with my LinkedIn network: I've conquered every single level of the Google I/O Puzzle Challenge! 🧩✨ Navigating through the twists and turns of each level, from the initial complexity to the final triumph, this journey has been nothing short of exhilarating. With every puzzle solved, I've delved deeper into the realm of problem-solving, innovation, and creativity. Completing all 15 levels wouldn't have been possible without the incredible support and encouragement from my peers and mentors. Your belief in my abilities fueled my determination and kept me motivated through every challenge. A huge shoutout to the brilliant minds behind the Google I/O Puzzle Challenge. Your ingenuity and creativity have provided an unforgettable experience, pushing the boundaries of what's possible and inspiring countless individuals like myself to strive for greatness. As I reflect on this achievement, I'm reminded of the endless possibilities that lie ahead in the world of technology. Let's continue to embrace the spirit of innovation, curiosity, and lifelong learning, propelling us toward a future filled with endless opportunities. To everyone who has been a part of this journey, thank you for your unwavering support and encouragement. Here's to celebrating milestones, pushing boundaries, and unlocking new horizons together! #GoogleIO #PuzzleChallenge #Level15Complete #TechInnovation #ProblemSolving #AchievementUnlocked #FutureForward #io24puzzle

Really looking forward to this session with #microsoft next week. I'll be presenting how #azure enables building #genai apps at pace, and how #semantickernel can be used to add layers of sophistication to your copilot apps

Today I completed 450 days at Microsoft! This photo is from my visit to the Microsoft Redmond office—it made me stop and think about how massive this company is and how much I’ve experienced in just over a year. The recent conference brought that into focus, especially with all the incredible people I met and learned from. Two lessons from this experience really hit home: 1. Listening is Everything: Real talk—most of us listen to respond, but true communication happens when you listen to understand. That’s when you form genuine connections that can actually last. This was a game-changer for me. 2. Everyone Has Their “Gremlins”: We talked about insecurities and fears, and they called them “gremlins” at the conference. We had to write down our gremlins, draw them, and then rip the paper up, which symbolized overcoming them. What hit me was realizing everyone’s dealing with their own set of struggles—none of us are alone in this. 3. Speak your mind, your manager is not a mind reader. 4. Do what you say, say what you do. These were my favorite parts of the whole experience. Here’s to more days of learning and leveling up! #Redmond #Learnings

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁: 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗡𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗠𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 In this post, I share my personal journey from nervousness to building confidence, hoping it helps others. A huge thank you to everyone who has been part of my journey (too many people to name) and a massive thank you to my managers and team at Microsoft. Check out the post below and please do share! https://lnkd.in/e4gG9H8Y

Yesterday, May 27th, 2024, marked my 10th anniversary of working at Microsoft. Joining Microsoft is so special to my entire career and even my entire life, not only because how much Microsoft has grown in the past 10 years (stock price increased from $40+ to $420+), how many great colleagues and managers I have collaborated and worked with, and how many impactful customer engagements I have contributed to deliver successfully, but also that my lovely daughter was born the second day after I joined Microsoft. Whenever I celebrate my anniversary at Microsoft, I celebrate my daughter's birthday. I am doing reflection on my decade with Microsoft quite a bit recently. Two words come to top of my mind: Growth Mindset and Customer Obsession. I had low and high tides, happy laughter and sorrow tears, and some customer engagements are more challenging than others. Having a growth mindset helps me always focus on the positive sides of situations. When I think positively, the future looks brighter. Customer obsession many times made my decision making much easier. Things can be much clearer when I asked myself this question: What are the best actions we can take in order to make the customer successful on this partnership with Microsoft? 10 years are in the past. So lucky to be surrounded by a group of greatest data scientists, engineers, TPMs, BPMs, and may others. More to come in the future.

This Sunday’s letter will be about the lessons I’ve learned in my 8 years at Microsoft. Get the content here: https://lnkd.in/d_vVq5K8 (Short post because I have a lot to think about 🤖)