Techmeme Ride Home (IHP) Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott
Jun 10, 2023
Kevin Scott, Chief Technology Officer of Microsoft, has a remarkable career spanning Google, AdMob, and LinkedIn. He discusses his journey from academia to revolutionizing advertising and enhancing engineering at LinkedIn. The conversation dives into Microsoft's advancements in AI and machine learning, emphasizing accessibility for all users. Kevin also shares insights on fostering an empowering culture in tech firms and the significance of aligning technology with genuine human needs.
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Early Programming
- Kevin Scott's first programming experience involved a simple program on a Vic-20.
- His interest stemmed from a love of arcade games and a desire to create his own.
D&D Automation
- As a child, Kevin Scott coded D&D rules into a BASIC program.
- He used this program to run his D&D games, despite its awkwardness.
Payroll Software
- Kevin Scott wrote payroll software for his father's construction companies.
- This was his first commercially useful program.
