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In BriefPosted: 2:56 PM PST · January 13, 2025
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Kyle Wiggers
Microsoft forms new internal dev-focused AI org
Microsoft has created a new engineering organization aimed at accelerating AI infrastructure and software development within the company. According to Bloomberg, Jay Parikh, previously VP and global head of engineering at Meta, will lead the new division. He’ll report to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and oversee groups, including the company’s AI platform and developer teams.
Parikh worked on technical infrastructure and data center projects at Meta. Before joining Microsoft in October, he was appointed the CEO of cloud security startup Lacework.
The new org, called CoreAI — Platform and Tools, is actually a combination of Microsoft’s existing Dev Div and AI platform teams, along with some employees in the Office of the CTO division. CoreAI effectively rejiggers Microsoft’s developer teams to ensure AI remains a top priority.
In an internal memo published on Microsoft’s blog, Nadella said that Microsoft’s focus for the coming year will be "model-forward" applications that "reshape all application categories."
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The Background of Jay Parikh
Jay Parikh has spent over two decades at Meta, where he has built and led engineering organizations across multiple domains. His expertise spans AI platform development, data center infrastructure, and cloud security. Before joining Microsoft in October 2023, he served as CEO of Lacework, a company that focuses on cloud security solutions.
The Formation of CoreAI
CoreAI is a reorganization of existing teams within Microsoft to better align AI initiatives with the company’s broader goals. This includes merging Microsoft’s Dev Div and AI platform teams into a unified structure under the leadership of Jay Parikh. Additionally, some employees from the Office of the CTO will also be part of CoreAI.
Nadella’s Vision for 2024
Satya Nadella emphasized that Microsoft is focusing on "model-forward" applications—software designed to evolve and adapt in real-time. These applications are expected to transform across various application categories, leveraging advancements in AI technologies.
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