

If you’re reading this, it means I’ve officially been at Microsoft for precisely one month. It may also mean that it is late at night, and I am deep in a PowerBI dashboard, or working on my midpoint Connect, but I will spare you the gory details.
Brief life update: I moved to Redmond!
In this edition, I take you through my exciting transition into Microsoft, sharing insights from my role in business development and how I’m navigating this new chapter. From my work with the ID@Xbox team to embracing the vibrant tech culture of Redmond, I share the lessons, challenges, and opportunities that come with pivoting into the private sector.
In November 2024, Xbox launched a global campaign titled This is an Xbox. Xbox is no longer (just) a box. It is a platform. A streaming service. A digital ecosystem. If it has a screen and an internet connection, it can be an Xbox.
When I began contemplating a return to graduate school to pursue my MBA, I harbored a silent desire:
I wanted to teach. This aspiration was more than just about standing before a classroom; it was about contributing meaningfully to the academic and personal growth of students.