People of Microsoft
“Am I Asian, or am I American?”
Dat chose not to fully embrace his Vietnamese heritage as a child and young adult. Today, he’s on a new path to uncovering and rediscovering his Asian identity.
“The sacrifices my parents and grandparents made . . . I carry those within me.”
As a child, Sophia dreamed of working at Microsoft. Now a software engineer with 7 years at the company, she shares her journey of resilience and achievement.
“Family is the center of my identity”
After learning others’ stories in a safe space, Blake opened up about—and later advocated inclusion for—a hidden disability that affects other employees and their family members.
“Never stop believing in yourself and what you can accomplish. This year especially—and throughout so much adversity—I’m amazed at what people have achieved.”
As chief operating officer of Cloud and AI, Charlotte Yarkoni has learned what it takes to help equip others for success in their careers. Today, she shares her personal advice with others on how to develop their own careers and support one another.
