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CVP, Microsoft Operations Service Center, and Microsoft Ireland Site Leader. Passionate about Digital Empowerment, Talent Development, Process Transformation.

Dublin City, Ireland
Joined September 2013
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We’re incredibly proud of everyone who took part in this year’s charity cycle. Our @Microsoftirl team raised over €300,000 for @LauraLynnHouse – the most ever in a single year – marking 40 years in Ireland in a truly meaningful way. Huge thanks to all who cycled and supported
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I was pleased to contribute to the @IrishTimes US-Ireland Business Report about the need to #SkillUpIreland for the AI era. From #MSDreamSpace to partnerships like STEM Passport for Inclusion, we're helping everyone to develop critical skills. rb.gy/qvtjb4
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Proud to welcome over 800 students to the #MSDreamSpace Showcase this week where they showcased innovative #STEM & #AI projects solving real-world challenges. We're committed to equipping every young person with the digital skills to thrive in the era of AI.
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Today, our Vice Chair and President, @BradSmi, reaffirms @Microsoft’s Digital Commitment to Europe - expanding data centre capacity by 40% and supporting a secure, innovative, and trusted AI future. Learn more: https: aka.ms/EuropeanDigitalCommit…
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Over the past five decades, Microsoft has driven innovation that has transformed how we use technology – from revolutionising personal computing to leading a new wave of AI innovation. Read the latest article from @businessposthq marking #Microsoft50: businesspost.ie/article/weve…
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James O'Connor retweeted
Happy Birthday @Microsoft! There's no more iconic place to celebrate our 50th Birthday than the Seattle Space Needle, and no more impactful group than our 50 nonprofit changemakers. Keep reaching for the sky! #OneFutureOneSound #Microsoft50
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Check out the video from this week’s ceremony where @BradSmi received the @IDAIRELAND Special Recognition Award on behalf of the team at @MicrosoftIrl. Looking forward to seeing the many ways in which we can continue to empower people, society & industry in the years to come
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Very proud to join our employees, customers & partners today as @MicrosoftIrl received a Special Recognition Award from @IDAIRELAND. The award reflects Microsoft’s contribution to the Irish economy over 40 years & our commitment to creating a shared digital future for all.
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Great to have NI Education Minister @paulgivan visit #MSDreamSpace @W5_LIFE in Belfast today & learn how our team is equipping students and teachers across Northern Ireland with the digital and AI skills for the future. Book a free Dream Space here: dreamspace.microsoft.com/en-….
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Incredibly proud of @MicrosoftIrl team for raising €296,000 for @LauraLynnHouse by way of our annual cycle and more than €1.4 million over the past 11 years. These funds will help to extend services to more children and families across Ireland. #MicrosoftLifeIreland #LauraLynn
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Thrilled to be joined by Taoiseach @SimonHarrisTD & Michael Lohan from @IDAIreland as we announced a critical investment in our Irish operations & the creation of 550 AI roles in engineering & R&D.
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Last week, we welcomed over 400 students to #MSDreamSpace for #CybersecurityWeek as we sought to equip the next generation with the tools, knowledge & skills on online safety, password security & phishing which will help them to navigate our digital world safely and responsibly.
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In recognition of #SDGWeek2024, we’re proud to roll out Code Green in partnership with @IKC3_Project at @MTU_ie. This latest #MSDreamSpace TV series equips young learners with #STEM & #AI skills to tackle sustainability challenges in school communities. tinyurl.com/zhdpju6d
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Another important step forward on our sustainability journey as today we launch a pioneering green hydrogen pilot project with @ESBGroup that will see our data centre control building in Dublin be powered by zero emissions green hydrogen power. For more: irishtimes.com/business/2024…
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James O'Connor retweeted
As AI becomes more capable and agentic, models themselves become more of a commodity, and all value gets created by how you steer, ground, and finetune these models with your business data and workflow — and how they compose with the UI layer of human to AI to human interaction. That’s why today we are announcing wave two of Microsoft 365 Copilot.
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Great to speak to the @IrishExaminer about the importance of empowering the next generation with the skills to thrive in the era of AI & how #MSDreamSpace has empowered 300,000 young people across the island of Ireland to develop their STEM & AI skills irishexaminer.com/business/c…
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Epic goal alert! 🚨 Julie-Ann Russell has brought home the title of Player of the Match at the Euros qualifier. 🌈⚽Congratulations Julie! Your Microsoft team here couldn't be prouder. @Juuulie_Ann #Euros2025 #MicrosoftLife🎉
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As part of our commitment to #SkillUpIreland for the era of AI, we’re incredibly proud to have engaged 300,000 young people from across the island in our #MSDreamSpace experience & spark their interest in #STEM
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