Laura Ionita

Laura Ionita, who is currently a Senior Business Planner for IoT and Cloud Services at Microsoft, has a notable background in both technology and business. Here are some key points about her:

• Education: She holds a joint degree program in computer engineering, with an MS from ENSIMAG and another MS from Politehnica University of Bucharest, both completed in 2009.1

• Professional Experience: Before joining Microsoft, Laura worked at several prominent companies. She was an IT specialist at IBM in France from 2009 to 2010 and later served as an e-commerce product marketing manager at Amadeus IT Group in France from 2011 to 2013. At Microsoft, she started as a product marketing intern for Windows and later became a product marketing manager for Windows.1

• MBA: Laura pursued her MBA at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. During her time at Tuck, she was involved in various activities, including being a Fellow at the Center for Digital Strategies, Co-chair of the International Club, and a member of the Technology Club. She also participated in several projects, such as working with a global NGO on a mobile-health vaccination tool and consulting on digital strategy for a multi-billion-dollar industrial company.1

• Personal and Professional Development: Laura highlights the supportive environment at Tuck, which helped her integrate into the American college experience as an international student. She appreciates the personal touch and lifelong network of mentors and friends she gained during her time at Tuck.1

Her diverse background in technology, marketing, and business, combined with her MBA experience, has equipped her with the skills and perspective necessary for her current role at Microsoft.