New York City, New York, USA, March 2025 — Umesh Shankar has been appointed Corporate Vice President of Engineering at Microsoft AI, where he will spearhead key initiatives focused on AI innovation, security, and privacy. Bringing nearly two decades of expertise from Google, Umesh’s previous roles include Chief Technologist for Google Cloud Security and Engineering Director for Google Assistant Ecosystem, where he significantly advanced AI security frameworks and data protection strategies.
In his new role at Microsoft, Umesh will drive the development of responsible AI technologies, ensuring that AI innovations are aligned with ethical, privacy, and security standards. His appointment underscores Microsoft’s commitment to leading the AI industry by integrating advanced AI technologies across its products and services while maintaining high standards of trust and safety.
Umesh is an alumnus of the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science, focusing on Security and Privacy, and holds a B.A. in Computer Science from Harvard University. His profound expertise and dynamic leadership are set to enhance Microsoft AI’s engineering capabilities, particularly in crafting trusted AI experiences.
About Microsoft AI:
Located in Mountain View, CA, Microsoft AI is at the forefront of developing transformative AI solutions designed to empower and advance every aspect of human endeavor. Committed to ethical innovation, Microsoft AI develops technologies that are secure, private, and aligned with global standards to foster trust and enhance user experiences across the globe.
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