Michael Niehaus Leaves Microsoft

ByJorge Pereira 2020-10-062022-09-26

I typically do not comment on specific people movement but this one I have to….

Many of you know Michael. He has been the Microsoft face of Windows Autopilot for several years and before that he was the Windows as a Service chief communicator. He has been in to many briefings, conferences, partner tech events and everything in between.

Michael has been instrumental Microsoft resource in this entire Windows 10 transition and move to modern device management. Lots of changes in the last 5-6 years!

On his blog Out of Office Hours, he posted that he is leaving Microsoft, and will be taking a few weeks off before he start his new job…

So long, and thanks for the Coke Zero – Out of Office Hours

Thank you for your leadership, support and dedication! Your communication skills and commitment has been incredible!

Incredible ride for sure… Can’t wait to see where you land next!

Jorge Pereira

Accomplished Information Technology services professional with over 25 years of experience performing technical pre-sales, solution selling, public speaking / presentations, consulting, project delivery and program management. Over the past few years, Jorge has focused on customers solutions in the areas of: Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Workforce Transformation, End-User-Computing (EUC) Lifecycle Management, Modern Device Management, and Cybersecurity.
Additionally, Jorge is also an artist known for his whimsical doodle art and captivating fantasy stories. More on his creative side here

Disclaimer: I work for Dell Technology Services as a Workforce Transformation Solutions Principal. It is my passion to help guide organizations through the current technology transition specifically as it relates to Workforce Transformation. Visit Dell Technologies site for more information. Opinions are my own and not the views of my employer.

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