Priscila Moraes

Priscila Moraes is currently the Director of Applied Sciences and Engineering at Microsoft, a position she has held since April 2021 in Austin, Texas. In this role, she leads teams of Data and Applied Scientists focused on utilizing Azure to enhance machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) workloads. Her work emphasizes the importance of governance and responsible AI development, guiding projects from feasibility to deployment using MLOps practices.1

Education

Priscila has an extensive educational background:

• PhD in Computer and Information Science from the University of Delaware (2010 - 2016).
• MS in Computer Science from Universidade Salvador (2004 - 2007).
• BS in Computer Science from Universidade Salvador (2000 - 2003).
• Currently pursuing Organizational Leadership at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (2022 - 2024).

Previous Experience

Before joining Microsoft, Priscila worked at IBM as a Watson and Cloud NLP and Deep Learning Solutions Engineer, where she contributed to developing innovative business systems and solutions for partners. Her earlier roles include software engineering and team leadership positions.1

Awards and Recognition

Priscila has received several awards throughout her career, including:

• Cloud Learning Services Leadership Award from Google Cloud in February 2021.
• Distinguished Cloud Blockers Champion Award from Google Cloud in September 2019.
• North America Specialists - Beyond the Deals Award from Google Cloud in December 2019.1

Languages

She is proficient in both English and Portuguese, showcasing her ability to work in diverse environments.1