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What’s Your Story: Desney Tan

What’s Your Story: Desney Tan

This Microsoft Research Podcast series titled "What's Your Story" delves into the personal journeys of the experts who are driving the scientific and technical advancements that are shaping our world. In this episode, Johannes Gehrke, a systems expert with a decade of experience at Microsoft across research and product development, talks to Desney Tan, Managing Director at Microsoft Research Redmond.

Tan shares his story of moving from Singapore to the US as a teenager, and how his career trajectory was shaped by his experience and self-described "brashness" as a Microsoft intern. He talks about his approach to shepherding research ideas into products, and how his work is guided by a commitment to making a positive human impact. Through his personal narrative, Tan provides insights into the life of a Microsoft research leader, and how his journey led him to where he is today.

Tune in and get inspired by the story of this accomplished expert whose passion for making a difference led him to contribute to groundbreaking innovations.

The podcast is available on Spotify.

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