{"id":22855,"date":"2026-04-02T09:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T16:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/?p=22855"},"modified":"2026-06-15T15:00:04","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T22:00:04","slug":"olutunde-makinde-from-lagos-to-redmond-a-microsoft-it-engineers-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/olutunde-makinde-from-lagos-to-redmond-a-microsoft-it-engineers-journey\/","title":{"rendered":"Olutunde Makinde: From Lagos to Redmond, a Microsoft IT engineer\u2019s journey"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A career in Microsoft Digital, the company\u2019s internal IT organization, puts employees at the center of one of the world\u2019s most complex and forward\u2011leaning enterprise environments. This is the team that runs Microsoft on Microsoft technology and services\u2014maintaining more than a million computing devices, enabling global collaboration, and shaping the employee experience for more than 200,000 people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To accomplish these huge tasks, it\u2019s essential to cultivate a range of perspectives, expertise, and lived experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Olutunde Makinde is an example of this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/uploads\/prod\/2026\/03\/Oltunde-Makinde.png\" alt=\"A photo of Makinde.\" class=\"wp-image-22859\" style=\"width:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/uploads\/prod\/2026\/03\/Oltunde-Makinde.png 500w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/uploads\/prod\/2026\/03\/Oltunde-Makinde-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/uploads\/prod\/2026\/03\/Oltunde-Makinde-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cA friend once laughed at me back in college when I said I wanted to work at Microsoft, like it was impossible. But I knew I could achieve the impossible if I could just be focused. I never gave up.&#8221;<\/p>\n<cite>Olutunde Makinde, senior service engineer, Microsoft Digital<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Makinde, a senior service engineer in Microsoft Digital, came to the company the long way around\u2014roughly 7,000 miles away from the Redmond, Washington, headquarters, in fact. He\u2019s originally from Lagos, Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a global organization, Microsoft builds teams where people with different experiences and life journeys actively influence how products, services, and internal platforms are designed. Makinde, commonly known around the office as \u201cTunde\u201d (\u201crhymes with Sunday,\u201d he notes), embodies that diverse approach, bringing his unique insights and experiences to critical work at the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cA friend once laughed at me back in college when I said I wanted to work at Microsoft, like it was impossible,\u201d Makinde says. \u201cBut I knew I could achieve the impossible if I could just be focused. I never gave up.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-200-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-34f4abde wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-12);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-12);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-12);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-12)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e78f8c03 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex has-1-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-4);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-4)\"><strong>Working in IT at Microsoft<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-4);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-4)\">Check out our series on working in Microsoft Digital, the company\u2019s IT organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/it-on-the-cutting-edge-working-in-microsoft-digital-in-the-era-of-ai\">IT on the cutting edge: Working in Microsoft Digital in the era of AI<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/olutunde-makinde-from-lagos-to-redmond-a-microsoft-it-engineers-journey\/\">Olutunde Makinde: From Lagos to Redmond, a Microsoft IT engineer\u2019s journey<\/a> (this story)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/building-from-the-inside-anahit-hovhannisyans-impact-on-it-at-microsoft\/\">Building from the inside: Anahit Hovhannisyan\u2019s impact on IT at Microsoft<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Launching an IT career in Nigeria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Makinde\u2019s journey to Microsoft began with earning a degree in computer engineering in Lagos, after which he found work as a network engineer. He spent the next several years developing his skills through certifications and other learning opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI did a lot of self-paced training, learning how to configure Cisco routers. Eventually I became a Cisco-certified network professional (CCNP),\u201d Makinde says. \u201cAround that time, I had a friend who was preparing for Windows Server 2008 certifications, and through his study materials I started learning more about Microsoft and its products.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Makinde\u2019s first direct encounter with Microsoft came in 2014, when the company he worked for received a contract to deploy the first Microsoft Azure cloud installation in Nigeria. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI spent the last day of 2014 and the first day of 2015 at the customer site, figuring out how to connect their on-premises network to Azure,\u201d Makinde says. \u201cIt had never been done before in Nigeria, and taking up that challenge really propelled me into the world of Microsoft-specific technology.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From there, Makinde set his sights on a career at Microsoft. He parlayed his initial exposure to cloud architecture into a focus on Azure, as well as Amazon Web Services. After spending some time in the United Kingdom, he achieved his goal when he was hired by the Microsoft Digital team in 2022. He moved to the United States in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He credits support from his family, especially his wife, with helping him achieve his dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMy wife was a pillar of support through every career transition, from Nigeria to the UK to the United States,\u201d Makinde says. \u201cShe believed in me when I faced rejections, celebrated with me when I finally got the offer, and now keeps me grounded whenever work gets intense. I couldn&#8217;t have made this journey without her.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Making an impact from day one<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kathren Korsky, a principal technical program manager in Microsoft Digital and Makinde\u2019s hiring manager, remembers the impression he made right away. It was clear that Makinde\u2019s experience and technical background were major assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat caught my attention was how well-prepared he was for the conversation and how well he communicated,\u201d Korsky says. \u201cThe stories he shared about his work with Azure deployment in Nigeria really drew my interest. But I was also intrigued by how he was able to bridge technology with the business world, working with different banks across the continent to gather requirements, understand them, and build solutions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upon being hired at Microsoft, he initially worked remotely from the UK on a Redmond-based device and application management team. The team was looking to deploy Cloud PC internally and needed a system in which employees could request access and get approvals to use Cloud PCs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHe was able to stand up a full Power Automate workflow within a short period, and with a very high degree of quality,\u201d Korsky says. \u201cRarely did anyone find any defects or bugs in his system.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Makinde\u2019s designs drove value moving forward as well, as the team made updates to his initial workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/uploads\/prod\/2026\/03\/10820-Kathren-Korsky.png\" alt=\"A photo of Korsky\" class=\"wp-image-22860\" style=\"width:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/uploads\/prod\/2026\/03\/10820-Kathren-Korsky.png 500w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/uploads\/prod\/2026\/03\/10820-Kathren-Korsky-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/uploads\/prod\/2026\/03\/10820-Kathren-Korsky-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHis design was so strong that we were basically able to follow exactly what he had created in Power Platform and build that exact same design in ServiceNow. It really expedited that whole process.&#8221;<\/p>\n<cite>Kathren Korsky, principal technical program manager, Microsoft Digital<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ServiceNow was more commonly used for systems that involved access requests and approvals, but when a platform update from Power Automate was initiated the team found Makinde\u2019s original design was durable enough to weather the shift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHis design was so strong that we were basically able to follow exactly what he had created in Power Platform and build that exact same design in ServiceNow,\u201d Korsky says. \u201cIt really expedited that whole process.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving efficiency and managing change<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since moving to the United States to work at company headquarters, Makinde has continued to push important projects forward\u2014working with different stakeholders to deploy policy changes across Microsoft, managing the Change Advisory Board (CAB) intake process, and driving configuration updates for security and first-party product deployments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThere\u2019s a lot of diligence required to see the edge cases happening, to pay attention to them, and to watch out for potential problems. Tunde stops rollouts regularly to flag potential defects or risks, which prevents issues from interrupting our work and reducing productivity.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>Jeff Duncan, principal service engineering manager, Microsoft Digital<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Makinde learned how to assess change requests and understand risk profiles, as well as enforce best practices for managing change within the security environment. Within about a year, he was able to take the lead in the space and own the deployment process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A single misconfigured policy can cause major disruption. Makinde\u2019s role puts him in position to be the checkpoint that prevents incidents before they happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThere\u2019s a lot of diligence required to see the edge cases happening, to pay attention to them, and to watch out for potential problems,\u201d says Jeff Duncan, principal service engineering manager in Microsoft Digital and Makinde\u2019s manager. \u201cTunde stops rollouts regularly to flag potential defects or risks, which prevents issues from interrupting our work and reducing productivity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Softer skills like transparency, collaboration, and clear communication across levels and teams are key aspects of Makinde\u2019s work as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTunde is thoughtful and detail-oriented, and he&#8217;s very good at explaining the decision-making process when he provides overviews for leadership,\u201d Duncan says. \u201cThere&#8217;s rational, logical reasoning behind the decisions he makes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Makinde has implemented new efficiencies in how he manages the CAB and deployment service using AI. This includes CABBIE\u2014an AI-powered agent that automates CAB communications. For Intune deployments, he uses AI to streamline deployment coordination and package reviews. These innovations reflect our Customer Zero approach to AI adoption here in Microsoft Digital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe run weekly CAB meetings to review change requests. That comes with a lot of communication work \u2014 status updates, follow-ups, coordination with stakeholders. It was all manual,\u201d Makinde says. \u201cCABBIE pulls the data from Azure DevOps, generates the emails, updates requests, and logs approvals automatically. It saves time and reduces errors.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Success at Microsoft Digital: Aptitude and curiosity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the organization at the center of the company\u2019s own digital transformation, we in Microsoft Digital function as a living showcase of what\u2019s possible with Microsoft technology. Our team tests new capabilities at enterprise scale <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/inside-microsoft-being-customer-zero-in-an-ai-powered-world\/\">as Customer Zero for Microsoft<\/a>, identifying gaps and providing insights to ensure our customers benefit from what we\u2019ve learned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the impact of Microsoft Digital extends far beyond internal systems, team members have to set the standard for digital excellence. They must demonstrate what enterprise transformation looks like in practice and empower customers with the confidence to pursue their own modernization journeys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;Hiring talented people like Makinde is essential to this mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThere are three core traits I look for when hiring\u2014aptitude, attitude, and curiosity,\u201d Korsky says. \u201cAptitude is not only what you currently know, but your propensity and desire to learn and grow those skills. Attitude goes hand in hand with that\u2014are you willing to demonstrate grit and perseverance? And then curiosity, because so much of what we do from an innovation perspective requires a willingness to challenge assumptions and think of completely new ways of doing things.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Makinde\u2019s journey here at Microsoft Digital embodies and illustrates the company\u2019s larger story: how technical expertise, innovative thinking, and a commitment to continuous learning combine to deliver world-class results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI&#8217;m now up to 25 certifications, and I continue to learn how to do more at Microsoft to positively impact the organization and protect our employees&#8217; experience across applications and devices.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>Olutunde Makinde, senior service engineer, Microsoft Digital<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That attitude of persistent curiosity and the willingness to keep learning continue to fuel Makinde\u2019s experience at Microsoft.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSelf-improvement is a way of life for me that has driven my career forward,\u201d Makinde says. \u201cAt an early stage in my career, I did a lot of self-training\u2014from learning how to configure Cisco routers and switches, to migrating on-premises workloads to Azure and managing cloud resources. I&#8217;m now up to 25 certifications, and I continue to learn how to do more at Microsoft to positively impact the organization and protect our employees&#8217; experience across applications and devices.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a59bf1b2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32d12e98 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/uploads\/prod\/2025\/07\/Key-takeaways-badge.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19493\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:75px;height:75px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/uploads\/prod\/2025\/07\/Key-takeaways-badge.png 190w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/uploads\/prod\/2025\/07\/Key-takeaways-badge-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-body-xl-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-24);margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-24)\">Key takeaways<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Olutunde Makinde\u2019s career experience here in Microsoft Digital offers some important insights that you can apply to your own organizational development:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>AI adoption starts with practical problems.<\/strong> Makinde&#8217;s use of AI to streamline CAB communications and deployment coordination shows how Customer Zero teams find real-world applications for emerging technology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Different experiences and perspectives contribute to business success<\/strong>. Achieving ambitious goals as an organization is dependent upon attracting talented people like Makinde from a range of backgrounds, disciplines, and lived experiences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Strong technical skills paired with innovative thinking drives value.<\/strong> Makinde\u2019s contributions to flexible cloud deployment workflows are an example of how this combination pays dividends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Proactive risk management and attention to detail can prevent large-scale disruptions<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong> By being willing to stop rollouts and flag risks before they become problems, Makinde\u2019s approach to his work exemplifies how thoughtful decision-making safeguards productivity and security.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Persistence, curiosity, and continuous learning are critical career accelerators. <\/strong>Having a long and successful career at a company like Microsoft goes beyond just technical aptitude; it also requires perseverance and a passion for learning. Makinde\u2019s self-driven training efforts and his refusal to give up have enabled him to achieve what once seemed impossible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a59bf1b2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32d12e98 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/uploads\/prod\/2025\/07\/Try-it-out-badge.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19492\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:75px;height:75px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/uploads\/prod\/2025\/07\/Try-it-out-badge.png 190w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/uploads\/prod\/2025\/07\/Try-it-out-badge-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-body-xl-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-24);margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-24)\">Try it out<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog?OCID=InsideTrack_10820\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog?OCID=InsideTrack_10820\">Learn more about working in IT at Microsoft by reading our Inside Track blog,<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a59bf1b2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32d12e98 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/uploads\/prod\/2025\/07\/Related-links-badge.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19491\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:75px;height:75px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/uploads\/prod\/2025\/07\/Related-links-badge.png 190w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/uploads\/prod\/2025\/07\/Related-links-badge-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-body-xl-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-24);margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-24)\">Related links<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-20)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.microsoft.com\/v2\/global\/en\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Considering a career at Microsoft? See current openings at the Microsoft Careers portal.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-microsoft-employee-using-copilot\/\">Read about a day in the life of a Microsoft employee using Copilot.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/helping-microsoft-employees-understand-their-value-with-the-total-rewards-portal\/\">Discover how Microsoft employees use the Total Rewards Portal to understand their value.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/how-microsoft-hr-is-using-viva-and-copilot-for-microsoft-365-to-empower-our-employees\/\">Learn how Microsoft HR is using Viva and Microsoft 365 Copilot to empower our employees.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/empowering-employees-with-the-microsoft-power-platform-at-microsoft\/\">Find out how the Microsoft Power Platform at Microsoft empowers employees.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/connecting-with-regional-employees-more-effectively-at-microsoft-with-viva-amplify\/\">Connect with regional employees more effectively at Microsoft with Viva Amplify.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A career in Microsoft Digital, the company\u2019s internal IT organization, puts employees at the center of one of the world\u2019s most complex and forward\u2011leaning enterprise environments. 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