Keen technologist Nick McQuire shares his passion for AI , the work he does for Microsoft , and how the technology has the potential to transform his own quality of life
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Nick McQuire : Leading analyst , AI enthusiast and inspirational mentor
Keen technologist Nick McQuire shares his passion for AI , the work he does for Microsoft , and how the technology has the potential to transform his own quality of life
Microsoft ’ s Director of Growth Innovation and Strategy , Strategic Missions and Technologies , Nick McQuire , is a globally recognised thought leader , former technology analyst and AI-enthusiast with over 20 years of experience .
“ I ’ ve always been interested in how businesses apply new technologies to innovate , change how they work and succeed in their industries . This dates back to writing my Master ’ s thesis at university and crystallised when I landed my first job working in a tech start-up incubator and early-stage VC in London ,” explains McQuire .
“ What interests me the most about AI is how it will increasingly intersect with many advanced technologies in the future , shaping the future of the cloud in the process ,” he adds .
In his current role at technology giant Microsoft , McQuire works in the company ’ s Strategic Missions
12 Months at Microsoft
Named among the top technology analysts in the world in 2019 and 2020 by the Institute of Industry Analyst Relations and Technologies division – or SMT – which is its business incubation and scale-up arm .
“ At the moment , we are focused on four areas collectively shaping the future of the cloud : telecommunications and 5G , Space , Quantum Computing and solutions for the Federal Government . There really isn ’ t a typical day for me , considering how fast things move . What I really enjoy about working here is the opportunity to work with such an amazing and diverse array of people in advanced tech and innovation . At times , I feel like a kid in a candy store ; there are so many things we are working on shaping the future of technology , business and society , it ’ s really exciting ,” says the exec .
Like anyone else , McQuire has had to battle career challenges and personal obstacles to get where he is today , and one of his biggest achievements is adapting to his type 1 diabetes diagnosis in early adulthood .
16 October 2022