15 years at Microsoft
Today is the anniversary of when I started my career at Microsoft - 15 years!
As I said last year, I've been really lucky, as I have done lots of different things, been exposed to different parts of the business, and seen it from different parts of the world. I have been very fortunate to work with some amazing people within Microsoft, as well as some outstanding organisations & people outside of Microsoft.
Quicky chronology:
| May 1991 | Sep 1993 | Microsoft Canberra, working as a Systems Engineer |
| Sep 1993 | Aug 1994 | Microsoft Corp, @ Executive Briefing Center |
| Aug 1994 | Oct 1995 | Microsoft Corp, in the Advanced Technology Group, working on Interactive TV |
| Nov 1995 | May 1997 | Microsoft Australia, MSN Technical Director |
| Jun 1997 | Jun 1999 | ninemsn CTO |
| Jun 1999 | May 2001 | Microsoft Region, Digital Media dude |
| May 2001 | now | Microsoft Australia, Developer & Platform Evangelism |
For more details, you can look here, as well as read some of the stuff I've said in the press.
During the week I got an email from the President of Microsoft International - Jean-Philippe Courtois
CONGRATULATIONS! - 15 years at Microsoft - Dear Frank, This is a special month - you have been with Microsoft for 15 Years! I wanted to take this opportunity to express my personal gratitude for your contribution and your continued commitment. As an important member of the Microsoft team you have helped the company grow and deliver innovative products from Windows 95 to the Xbox 360. You have been, and continue to be, an integral part of our success. Looking back since 1991 we've significantly expanded our portfolio of products and have grown to be a company with more than 60.000 employees. Today, I see so much future potential for the company. Every day, I'm continually impressed by the great work and progress we're making. I want to thank you for your hard work and innovation, for your willingness to take on big challenges, and for your commitment to driving real value for our customers. Microsoft is a great company because of you, and Im proud to be part of it with you. I sincerely hope you will celebrate this special occasion with your team. Best Regards, Jean-Philippe CourtoisPresident, Microsoft International Senior Vice President, Microsoft Corporation "YOU WIN IN LIFE WITH PEOPLE" |
I also got nice little award.
So where to now for me?
I'm looking after all the technical folks within the team and the team is growing. The challenges are growing too, as Microsoft faces a series of strong challenges.
The future looks bright. I'm really bullish on Windows Vista I took home a recent build and I am amazed watching my kids playing with it. They tell me that they love it. My eldest has been a Firefox fan, but he's loving the combo of Vista and IE7. He wants to upgrade all the PCs in the house. My kids are a good barometer. I have a feeling that the folks who go along to Innovation 2006 will be impressed.
So 15 years down. Lot's more ahead
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