Former Technical Advisor to CTO @Microsoft. Intrapreneur. Co-founder D&I program LEAP. Mission: to create #tequity. Coder. Innovator. Software Engineer.

Seattle Washington
Joined September 2016
Since 2015 when he co-founded @LeapMicrosoft as an employee, #MSFTAlum William Adams has been on a mission to improve access, representation, and ownership in the technology sector for underserved communities and create "tequity." Read William's story! microsoftalumni.com/s/1769/1…>
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.@LeapToTech was my first Technical Advisor at Microsoft, and I learned so much from him. We recently caught up on #BehindTheTech and discussed his early tech ventures, passion for D&I programming, and the importance of equity and diversity in tech. Take a listen!

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.@LeapToTech drops some serious wisdom on a new episode of #BlackTechUnplugged 💡🎙️ He shares advice for every stage of your career, from perfecting your craft to expanding your vision This episode is a game-changer! #CareerAdvice #SuccessTips blacktechunplugged.com/2023/…
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Are you looking to join a coding bootcamp and become the programmer of your dreams? Look no further! Our hosts @blackgirlbytes and @samanthabretous go over how to choose a coding bootcamp. #Blackintech #blackintechpodcast #codingbootcamp youtu.be/kA7rXjJBWao
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Will he build his own EU?
BREAKING NEWS: EU has threatened to ban Elon Musk's Twitter unless the billionaire follows the EU's content moderation rules
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The Microsoft Leap application portal is now live and accepting applications for the Software This full 16-week cohort will begin on January 17, 2023, and end on May 5, 2023. Apply at: msft.it/6047b1R7z #MicrosoftLeap #MicrosoftLife
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Reminder! Our application portal for the upcoming Software Engineer, Technical Program Manager, Product Manager, and UX Designer cohort will be opening on September 21, 2022, at 12:00 AM UTC. Good luck to all our applicants! Website: msft.it/6047b1R7z #MicrosoftLeap
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We explore the career journey of @LeapToTech! We cover identifying your next career challenge (should you stay or go?), how to build your skills to become a technical advisor, how the “human work” is the secret to creativity & more! Listen Here: bit.ly/3tBujl9
William A Adams retweeted
The Senate on Thursday confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court with a 53-47 vote. latimes.com/politics/story/2…
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Tech is on the rise! If you are currently in school or deciding on the next step in your career path, check out these high paying tech jobs👀 #marketing #marketingdigital #socialmediamarketing #marketingfacts #marketingquiz #digitalmarketingtips #100DaysOfCode #GirlsWhoCode
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165: William A Adams - Don't Lower the Bar - Cast a Wider Net nextpivotpoint.libsyn.com/16…
It is a fallacy to think you have to lower the bar to attract diverse talent. Instead, cast a wider net. #diversityandinclusion #allyship #diversitytraining lnkd.in/dwb-rAU8
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🎙️ EP72: @toniCULife & @LeapToTech join @mbrianaepler to discuss how we can build a workplace culture where Black leaders can thrive ally.cc/BlackLeadership 🌟 Thank you @FirstTechFed & @NowInterpreter #AllyshipPodcast #DEI #BlackLeadership #TechInclusion #BlackHistoryMonth
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📢 EP72: @toniCULife & @LeapToTech join @mbrianaepler to discuss the systemic barriers & biases that Black leaders experience in the workplace. 🎙️ ally.cc/BlackLeadership 🌐 Please share! #AllyshipPodcast #DEI #WorkplaceExclusion #BlackLeadership #BHM #BlackHistoryMonth
Join us tomorrow on the first day of #BlackHistoryMonth for "Strategies For Supporting Black Leadership In The Workplace" w/ Tonita Webb, CEO of @verityseattle & @LeapToTech, Tech Advisor to @Microsoft CTO. TUES 2/1 @ 12pm PT ally.cc/rsvp #Allyship #AllyshipPodcast
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Replying to @LeapToTech
@LeapToTech is an award-winning D&I innovator, engineering trailblazer, & philanthropist. After rolling out critical XML code globally in many of Microsoft's core products, he was named the 1st Technical Advisor to the CTO, Kevin Scott. podbean.com/ew/pb-yvuwn-116f…
“The good thing about science is that it’s true whether or not you believe in it.” – Neil deGrasse Tyson
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The people who do something big in life have one thing in common: curiosity.
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Dear developers, if you had an endless source of money, would you continue programming? #dev #100DaysOfCode #tech
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