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Techie bags a job at Microsoft after applying over 30 times, quits in a year; she explains why
- Haimantika Mitra, a Developer Advocate, recently left her "dream company," Microsoft, after just a year. Mitra, who faced over 30 rejections before landing the job, initially fell in love with Microsoft during her interactions with the community amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
- However, she resigned because the role of support engineer, for which she was hired, wasn't aligned with her long-term goals. Mitra explained that Microsoft's policies required her to stay in that role for a few years before considering other positions, hindering her desire for a faster career pace.
- Despite the departure, she expressed openness to returning to Microsoft in the future if the right opportunity arises.
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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates opens up on work priorities
- Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, once a workaholic who dismissed the idea of vacations and weekends, now emphasizes the importance of work-life balance.
- In a recent blog post, he shared insights into his own transformation, urging people to take time off and enjoy life. Gates, who previously addressed Northern Arizona University students on this topic, believes in nurturing relationships, celebrating successes, and recovering from losses.
- In contrast, Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy suggests a 70-hour work week for Indians to achieve economic growth. This divergence in perspectives sparks a debate about the future of work and productivity.
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This Microsoft VP, who was rejected by Google in 13 interviews over 2 rounds, has a 5-point guide to cope with snubbing
- Amit Fulay, Microsoft's Vice President of Product, shared his experience of facing job rejections from companies like Google and Facebook in a LinkedIn post.
- Fulay revealed that Google rejected him after 13 interviews over two rounds. Despite a brief reevaluation, he received a rejection email three days later.
- Facebook (Meta) rejected Fulay during its early days, citing his lack of sufficient 'social' experience as the reason.
- Fulay provided a 5-point guide for job seekers based on his experiences, emphasizing that rejection is not final, applicants are not alone, sometimes one is not good enough, sometimes the stars won't align, and it could always be a 'lucky miss.'
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella reacts on Sam Altman's return to OpenAI
- Sam Altman's return as OpenAI CEO, along with the appointment of new board members, including Bret Taylor, Larry Summers, and Adam D'Angelo, marks a significant leadership transition within the organization.
- Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella views Altman's return as an "essential step" towards establishing a more stable and effective governance structure at OpenAI, emphasizing the importance of well-informed decision-making.
- Both Altman and Nadella express their commitment to the partnership between OpenAI and Microsoft, with Nadella stating that the changes in the OpenAI board are crucial for the continued success and fulfillment of OpenAI's mission.
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Satya Nadella was asked if he's 'buying Australia' after India's World Cup loss; check his response
- Appearing on American journalist Kara Swisher’s podcast discussing the ongoing debacle at Microsoft’s partner OpenAI and Sam Altman’s exit from the company, Satya Nadella was asked about India’s loss in the ODI World Cup.
- “The India and Australia cricket thing, I'm so sorry for you there, but are you thinking of buying Australia now?” Swisher jokingly asked him.
- “That would be like buying OpenAI. None of those can be accomplished, but we can partner well with OpenAI and enjoy Aussies playing cricket,” Satya Nadella said, laughing.
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Up all night for India-New Zealand match, did Satya Nadella arrive late for Microsoft event? here's what he said
- Satya Nadella, Microsoft CEO, arrived slightly late for the Microsoft Ignite 2023 developer conference in Seattle due to staying up all night watching the India-New Zealand World Cup semi-final match.
- Nadella acknowledged the scheduling conflict during his keynote address, mentioning that they didn't anticipate scheduling Ignite on the same day as a crucial cricket match.
- Nadella expressed his excitement about India's 70-run victory and humorously stated, "I’ve been up all night, but it finished five minutes ago. I am glad it did. This is the short version of the game, by the way."
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This is how Satya Nadella reacted on being told that he is the new Microsoft CEO
- Nadella was initially shocked and surprised when he learned that he would become the CEO, as he had grown up at Microsoft during the tenures of Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer.
- When asked if he wanted to be the CEO, he replied, "Only if you want me to be the CEO," showing his humility and lack of prior ambition for the role.
- Steve Ballmer, the outgoing CEO, advised Nadella to be himself and see what happens, suggesting that it was too late to change at that point.
- Satya Nadella became only the third CEO of Microsoft since its founding in 1975, following in the footsteps of Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer.
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Microsoft Used Harry Potter To Test A Rival AI’s Limits
- Class action lawsuits against AI companies are increasing due to concerns about copyrighted materials used to train AI models.
- Two engineers from Microsoft propose a method to make AI models forget copyrighted works by unlearning specific texts, using Harry Potter as an example.
- Their approach involves replacing key terms with generic phrases to prevent the AI from reproducing copyrighted material.
- The technique has limitations, particularly for non-fiction texts, and further research is needed to refine and expand its applicability to different content types.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella admits to one wrong decision he regrets
- Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella acknowledges the mishandling of the company's exit from the mobile phone business and regrets not reinventing the category of computing between PCs, tablets, and phones.
- Microsoft faced a series of missteps in its mobile strategy, including writing off $7.6 billion related to the acquisition of Nokia's phone business and the discontinuation of Windows Phone.
- Former Microsoft CEOs Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer also expressed regret over the company's mobile-related decisions.
- Despite these setbacks, Microsoft has shifted its focus to developing apps for Android and iOS and maintains a close partnership with Samsung for mobile Office apps.
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Leaked Microsoft pay guidelines show salary ranges as top employees get millions
- Leaked Microsoft pay guidelines show varying compensation levels for employees, with some receiving substantial bonuses and stock awards.
- The highest pay package mentioned in the guidelines includes a $361,500 salary, $1.2 million hiring bonus, and about $1 million in annual stock awards.
- Microsoft employees' pay is categorized into different levels, with senior positions starting at level 63 and going up to level 80 for top executives.
- The lowest-ranking employee takes home a $42,500 salary with no hiring bonus and no guaranteed stock award.
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Indian-American ex-Google exec Aparna Chennapragada to lead Microsoft’s generative AI efforts
- Aparna Chennapragada, an Indian-American tech industry veteran and former Google executive, has joined Microsoft as a Corporate Vice President to lead generative AI initiatives within Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Designer.
- Chennapragada has over two decades of experience in product development, design, and strategy, including a 12-year tenure at Google where she led teams in various areas, including Google Search, Shopping, and AR.
- Her move to Microsoft is seen in the context of the intense competition in the field of artificial intelligence between Google and Microsoft.
- Chennapragada expressed her enthusiasm for the potential of generative AI to rapidly transform creative ideas into tangible products in a LinkedIn announcement.
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Microsoft's Satya Nadella send message to Israeli employees
- Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, sent an internal email to 2,000 Google employees in Israel, prioritizing their safety during the ongoing regional conflict.
- Pichai emphasized Google's commitment to countering misinformation and cyber threats, particularly fake accounts spreading anti-Israeli narratives and DDoS attacks on Israeli government sites.
- Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella expressed condolences for conflict victims and highlighted the safety of nearly 3,000 company employees in Israel.
- Microsoft offers resources like Microsoft CARES for mental and emotional well-being, responding swiftly to provide assistance and benefits to affected individuals.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's message to employees working in Israel
- Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella expressed condolences for the Israel-Hamas conflict and described the terrorist attacks in Israel as "horrific."
- The company revealed in an email that nearly 3,000 Microsoft employees in Israel were directly impacted by the attacks, with Jewish and Palestinian employees worldwide also experiencing fear and anxiety.
- Kathleen Hogan, Microsoft's Chief Human Resources Officer, emphasized support for impacted employees and collaboration with local organizations to aid first responders.
- Microsoft offers resources like Microsoft CARES for mental and emotional well-being, swiftly responding to provide assistance and benefits to affected individuals.
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Microsoft looks to overtake Apple as the world's largest stock: Report
- Microsoft is closing in on Apple in the stock market thanks to its robust growth and lower China-related risks.
- Microsoft's market cap, while smaller than Apple's $3.1 trillion, is narrowing the gap, hovering around $2.4 trillion.
- Wall Street favors Microsoft over Apple, with a stronger consensus rating and concerns over Apple's negative sales growth in recent quarters.
- Apple faces challenges from emerging trends like generative AI and potential competition, while Microsoft's consistency and growth outlook provide an edge.
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Leaked Microsoft documents reveal a new employee rating system only visible to managers
- Microsoft introduced a new rating system for employees, called "impact descriptors," visible only to managers, determining rewards.
- The impact descriptors range from "Lower Than Expected" to "Exceptional Impact," emphasizing employee performance and growth mindset.
- Microsoft avoids traditional performance ratings and labels, promoting a culture of learning and improvement.
- This change follows Microsoft's salary freeze and budget cuts, with managers focusing on employees' "impact" for compensation decisions.
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