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Jason Zander leads Microsoft Discovery & Quantum, which focuses on next-generation…
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The first computer I used was an Apple II at my elementary school in rural Minnesota. I was immediately hooked.
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At Microsoft, we’re accelerating scientific discovery with a first-of-its-kind commercial offering
At Microsoft, we’re accelerating scientific discovery with a first-of-its-kind commercial offering
The promise of quantum computing is in its ability to solve some of the most complex problems in science, medicine, and…
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Quantum Computing: The Importance of Fidelity and Error Correction
Quantum Computing: The Importance of Fidelity and Error Correction
Let’s say you need to navigate 2,000 meters across a lake from one shore to the other, but your boat has a leak…
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Evaluating Quantum Computing Research
Evaluating Quantum Computing Research
Quantum Computing has the potential to transform the world in front of us. It’s no wonder then that we in industry as…
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Today, we are announcing Microsoft’s five‑point plan for building Community‑First AI Infrastructure, our pledge to build and operate datacenters…
Today, we are announcing Microsoft’s five‑point plan for building Community‑First AI Infrastructure, our pledge to build and operate datacenters…
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The future of scaled quantum computing is being written now — and we’re expanding our Microsoft Quantum team with exceptional builders, thinkers, and…
The future of scaled quantum computing is being written now — and we’re expanding our Microsoft Quantum team with exceptional builders, thinkers, and…
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The trend *I* am excited about in 2026? Small team of humans + smart set of AI agents = BIG moves! Reflecting on the model and product capability…
The trend *I* am excited about in 2026? Small team of humans + smart set of AI agents = BIG moves! Reflecting on the model and product capability…
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Experience
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Education
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Minnesota State University, Mankato
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Graduated summa cum laude with BS in Computer Science and minor in accounting.
Patents
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Method and system for program editing and debugging in a common language runtime environment
Issued US 7516441
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Method and system for software program editing in common language runtime environment (CLRE)
Issued US 7367015
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Profile-driven data layout optimization
Issued US 7013459
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Profile-driven data layout optimization
Issued US 6862729
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Installable schema for low-overhead databases
Issued US 6839715
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Method and system for editing software programs
Issued US 6836884
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Installable schema for low-overhead databases
Issued US 6453310
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Transactional configuration store and runtime versus administration isolation with version snapshots and aging
Issued US 6377960
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Compact record format for low-overhead databases
Issued US 6360218
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Implicit session context system with object state cache
Issued US 6125366
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Implicit session context system with object state cache
Issued US 5884316
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“What’s next in AI?” This is a question I’m often asked, and rather than share my own predictions, I wanted to highlight insights and perspectives…
“What’s next in AI?” This is a question I’m often asked, and rather than share my own predictions, I wanted to highlight insights and perspectives…
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At Microsoft, our progress accelerates when we collaborate with innovative partners. Our work with Algorithmiq shows how our combined expertise…
At Microsoft, our progress accelerates when we collaborate with innovative partners. Our work with Algorithmiq shows how our combined expertise…
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AI and quantum are transforming how we tackle the toughest scientific challenges—from sustainable materials and clean energy to biosecurity and drug…
AI and quantum are transforming how we tackle the toughest scientific challenges—from sustainable materials and clean energy to biosecurity and drug…
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Accelerating scientific discovery is one of the most important applications of AI and quantum computing, where we can advance progress towards…
Accelerating scientific discovery is one of the most important applications of AI and quantum computing, where we can advance progress towards…
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Enjoyed sharing the stage this morning at #QuantumWorldCongress to announce—alongside Gov. Wes Moore, University of Maryland President Dr. Darryll…
Enjoyed sharing the stage this morning at #QuantumWorldCongress to announce—alongside Gov. Wes Moore, University of Maryland President Dr. Darryll…
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A year ago, I shared how I think through complex quantum concepts (such as fidelity) and I am excited to see other across the community, including…
A year ago, I shared how I think through complex quantum concepts (such as fidelity) and I am excited to see other across the community, including…
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I had the thrill of a lifetime, hosting dinner for Bill Gates, Linus Torvalds and David Cutler. Linus had never met Bill, and Dave had never met…
I had the thrill of a lifetime, hosting dinner for Bill Gates, Linus Torvalds and David Cutler. Linus had never met Bill, and Dave had never met…
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