"Dream, Dream, Dream! Conduct these dreams into thoughts, and then transform them into action."
- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
25 Jan 2023
Satya Narayana Nadella is an Indian-American business executive and the current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Microsoft Corporation. In recognition of his contributions to the field of information technology and his leadership at Microsoft, Nadella was awarded the Padma Bhushan award in 2022.
Nadella joined Microsoft in 1992 and has held various leadership roles in the company over the years. He is credited with playing a significant role in the company's transition from a software company to a cloud-based services company. Under his leadership, Microsoft has seen a significant increase in its stock price and has become one of the most valuable companies in the world.
One of Nadella's major contributions has been his focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing. He has been instrumental in shaping Microsoft's AI strategy and has led the company to become a leader in the field. He has also been a vocal advocate of the benefits of cloud computing and has been instrumental in driving the company's cloud-based services such as Azure and Office 365.
Nadella's vision for Microsoft is to empower people and organizations to achieve more. He has been focused on creating technologies that can be used by everyone, regardless of their technical expertise. He has also been a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the tech industry and has been working to create a more inclusive and diverse workforce at Microsoft.