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Lakecia Gunter

CTO at Microsoft

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Lakecia Gunter, the Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft, is a luminary in the tech industry with two decades of experience, excelling in New Business Strategy, Growth, and Technical Innovation, Global Partner Sales, and Artificial Intelligence. Her journey commenced at the age of 12 when her mother's remarkable gift of a Commodore 64 set her on a path of computer programming, shaping her future.

Gunter's career spans roles in the U.S. Federal Government and global Fortune 50 companies. Her trajectory includes stints as a digital logic designer, a program manager at the Department of Defense, and chief of staff to the CEO of Intel before assuming her current role as the CTO for Global Partner Solutions at Microsoft.

Recognized nationally as an award-winning engineer and speaker, she's #11 on Business Insider’s Top 26 Most Powerful Engineers. Renowned for her collaborative leadership style, Gunter forges relationships, devises actionable business strategies, anticipates market trends, and drives revenue growth.

An advocate for women in various stages of their careers, Gunter extends her influence as the Founder and Podcast Host of “ROAR,” offering inspirational stories and resources. She serves on the Board of Directors at IDEX Corporation, holding a Directors’ College, Corporate Board Training certification from Stanford Law School. Gunter earned her MSEE from Georgia Institute of Technology and BSEE from the University of South Florida, carrying the generosity shown to her in her formative years forward, empowering others to reach their full potential.

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