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Usha Raman is a Senior Program Manager at Microsoft, specializing in Cloud + AI since 2017, where responsibilities include leading the development of cloud hardware platforms and managing product life cycle for new product introduction (NPI) programs. Previously, Usha served as a Security Program Manager II, focusing on Windows Servicing and Delivery, where risk mitigation and feature updates for Windows OS were prioritized to protect over 1 billion customers. Usha also contributes as a mentor for the Global Mentorship Initiative, aiding underrepresented students in career preparation. Prior experience includes a role as a Technical Program Manager in Azure Security and as Lead Systems Engineer at Motorola Solutions, delivering significant contracts in wireless communications. Usha holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Bombay.
Microsoft
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Founded by childhood friends Bill Gates and Paul Allen in Redmond Washington, Microsoft began its operations as a computer software company. They quickly became a household name within the computer operating system market when it was founded in 1975. With their successful IPO a few years later, they went on to acquire several large operations such as LinkedIn and Skype giving them total market dominance. With the shift to a devices and services strategy and under new leadership, Microsoft went on to become the most valuable publicly traded company in the world. In 2019, they made history as the third US public company to reach 1 trillion market cap, and most recently, they have been valued at over 2 trillion. Today, Microsoft generates revenue by developing, licensing, and supporting a wide range of software products and services, by designing and selling hardware, and by delivering relevant online advertising to a global customer audience. In addition to selling individual products and services, they offer suites of products and services such as consulting to computer system integrators and developers. However, they are mostly known for Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Office suite, and the Internet Explorer web browser. More specifically, their products include operating systems for personal computers, servers, phones, and other intelligent devices; server applications for distributed computing environments; productivity applications; business solution applications; desktop and server management tools; software development tools; video games; and online advertising. They also design and sell hardware including the Xbox 360 gaming and entertainment console, Kinect for Xbox 360, Xbox 360 accessories, and Microsoft PC hardware products