Satya Nadella (1967–present) Flashcards
When and where was Satya Nadella born?
August 19, 1967, in Hyderabad, India
What was Satya Nadella’s field of study?
Electrical engineering, computer science, and an MBA
In which year did Satya Nadella become CEO of Microsoft?
2014
What was Satya Nadella’s major contribution to Microsoft?
Shifting Microsoft to a cloud-first and mobile-first strategy, making Azure a leading cloud platform
Which two major acquisitions did Microsoft make under Satya Nadella’s leadership?
LinkedIn (2016) and GitHub (2018)
What significant challenge did Microsoft face before Nadella became CEO?
Falling behind competitors in cloud computing and mobile technology
What personal values does Satya Nadella emphasize in leadership?
Empathy, collaboration, and a growth mindset
What controversy did Nadella face early in his tenure as CEO?
A comment about women relying on ‘karma’ instead of asking for raises, which sparked backlash
Which sport influenced Satya Nadella’s leadership style?
Cricket
What was Nadella’s early career ambition besides technology?
To become a professional cricketer
How did Nadella influence Microsoft’s company culture?
He fostered a culture of empathy, innovation, and collaboration.
What is Satya Nadella’s legacy at Microsoft?
Revitalizing Microsoft, growing its cloud services, and increasing its market value to over $2 trillion
Fill in the blank: Satya Nadella’s leadership transformed Microsoft into a leader in ____.
Cloud computing
Which university did Nadella attend for his computer science degree?
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Which major shift in technology influenced Nadella’s work as CEO?
The rise of cloud computing, AI, and mobile technologies in the 2000s and 2010s
