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Platforms, AI, and the power of human creativity, with Microsoft's Marcus Fontoura
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April 19, 2025
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31:19Now PlayingIn this episode of the GeekWire Podcast, we’re joined by Marcus Fontoura, technical fellow at Microsoft and CTO for Azure Core. Fontoura is the author of A Platform Mindset () , a new book that explores how to build scalable systems, support highperforming teams, and foster a culture of collaboration.
We talk about the evolving role of platforms in tech, the impact of AI on engineering productivity, and why creativity and autonomy are more important than ever. Fontoura draws on decades of experience at Microsoft, Google, Yahoo, and IBM to share insights on leadership, technical debt, and why great engineers should be treated more like artists than managers-in-waiting.
With GeekWire co-founder Todd Bishop; Edited by Curt Milton.
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