As the National Chief Technology Officer for Microsoft, Sarah Carney spearheads the technical strategy, vision, and execution for the company’s most significant customers across enterprise and government sectors. In addition to her primary role, Sarah is also the Responsible AI lead for Microsoft in Australia and New Zealand and a member of Microsoft’s regional AI product Red Team.
Prior to Microsoft Sarah served in the Australian army, followed by a decade travelling the world and working across a broad range of industries in both Europe and the Middle East. From supporting Think Tanks to building custom business applications and even attending ballet for a living, Sarah’s varied experiences and perspectives bring a unique lens to the way she approaches innovation and the potential of technology.