What’s Your Story: Ranveer Chandra

What's Your Story is a new podcast series by Microsoft Research that explores the people behind technical and scientific advancements that are reshaping the world. In this episode, Lab Director Johannes Gehrke sits down with Ranveer Chandra, the Managing Director of Research for Industry and CTO of Agri-Food and Head of Networking Research at Microsoft Research Redmond, to discuss his background, his motivations, and the joy he finds in his work. Chandra's research in systems and networking has led to tools that help farmers increase food production more affordably and sustainably, as well as bringing internet connectivity to more people. His insights provide valuable takeaways for anyone interested in the intersection of technology and agriculture.

Listeners will also learn about Chandra's upbringing in Jamshedpur, India, and how his experiences shaped his future career goals. Through this interview, he offers a firsthand account of his journey, which ultimately led him to become a leader in agri-tech research. This podcast episode is an excellent resource for those curious about the work of researchers and technologists, particularly within the context of agriculture and sustainability. Tune in to gain insights into the fascinating and vital work of Ranveer Chandra and the broader Microsoft Research community.

Listen to the podcast episode on Spotify.