AI Magazine November 2024 | Page 30

KEVIN SCOTT
LIFETIME OF ACHIEVEMENT IN AI

As one of the most influential and innovative companies in the world , Microsoft ’ s impact on the AI landscape has been profound . With a relentless pursuit of excellence and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of what is possible , the tech giant has established itself as a major player , driving advancements that are transforming industries and revolutionising the way we live and work .

Central to driving this AI revolution is Kevin Scott , Microsoft ’ s Executive Vice President of AI and Chief Technology Officer ( CTO ). With a career spanning two decades in academia and industry , Kevin ’ s expertise as a researcher , engineer and leader is reshaping the future of AI .
Before joining Microsoft , Kevin served as the SVP of Engineering and Operations at LinkedIn : playing a pivotal role in building the technology and engineering teams , guiding the company through an IPO and six years of rapid growth . Prior to joining LinkedIn , he oversaw mobile ads engineering at Google , including the integration of the US $ 750m acquisition of AdMob , a leading mobile monetisation platform .
Kevin ’ s influence extends beyond the corporate realm . He is the host of the ‘ Behind the Tech ’ podcast , featuring interviews with tech industry luminaries who have shaped today ’ s technological landscape . He has also authored the book ‘ Reprogramming the American Dream ,’ which explores how AI can realistically benefit everyone , not just the privileged few .
As a co-inventor on several patents around search and information extraction , Kevin has also authored publications on dynamic binary rewriting , collectively cited hundreds of times in scholarly research . His contributions have garnered recognition , including a Google Founder ’ s Award , an Intel Ph . D . Fellowship , and an ACM Recognition of Service Award .
Beyond his professional accomplishments , Kevin actively advises several Silicon Valley startups , serves as an angel investor , and founded the non-profit organisation Behind the Tech . He is an emeritus of the Anita Borg Institute ’ s board of trustees and a trustee of The Scott Foundation .

KEVIN SCOTT

TITLE : EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF AI AND CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
COMPANY : MICROSOFT INDUSTRY : TECHNOLOGY LOCATION : UNITED STATES
A seasoned technology leader , Kevin Scott drives Microsoft ’ s technical vision and AI strategy . With expertise spanning academia and top companies , he is passionate about creating impactful technologies that benefit everyone and foster innovation in the rapidly evolving AI landscape .
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