Developer Experience and Evangelism Group Lead, Microsoft Ireland

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With over 20 years’ experience of leadership development, business strategy and technology evangelism, Clare helps organisations maximise the opportunities presented by the latest trends in technology, from AI to Virtual/Mixed Reality. Passionate about how technology is changing and shaping the world we live and work in, she regularly speaks on topics related to digital transformation and organisational change.

Clare was a key member of the Microsoft Ireland Leadership Team for 8 years as Microsoft transformed from a software product to a cloud services organisation, giving her first-hand experience of leading through times of change. Heading up the Microsoft Ireland Developer Experience and Evangelism team, she was focused on establishing partnerships with software and SaaS companies to drive their success on the Microsoft platform, from both a technical and business perspective. Prior to joining Microsoft, Clare was a product manager with Havok and IONA Technologies PLC. She has also served on the board of the National Digital Research Centre, the Irish Internet Association and on the Industry Guidance Board of the Irish Centre for Cloud Computing and Commerce.