#58 Santosh Hari: Crafting Tomorrow's Solutions - Insights into Microsoft's AI Strategy

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In this episode, host Leszek Knoll, co-founder of software development agency @‌Brainhubeu, talks with Santosh Hari, Sr Azure Cloud (ACE) Engineer at Microsoft about:

- Microsoft's Corporate Culture: Gain insights into Microsoft's corporate culture, emphasizing diversity, inclusion, and its proactive approach to remote work during the COVID era.

- Azure Engineering Team Structure: Understand the hierarchical and cross-functional structure of Azure engineering teams, exploring the roles of individual contributors, managers, and support teams.

- Semantic Kernel Demystified: Explore the capabilities of the Semantic Kernel, a lightweight SDK enabling users to incorporate AI into applications, with a focus on its flexibility, ease of use, and customizability.

- Personal and Professional Growth at Microsoft: Learn about the various opportunities Microsoft provides for personal and professional growth, from mental health benefits to mentorship programs and learning resources.

- The Future of AI at Microsoft: Gain insights into the direction Microsoft is heading in terms of AI innovations, with a focus on Azure becoming the cloud operating system for AI and the seamless integration of AI into various applications.

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