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Bill Mickow

Vice President Information Technology, RTC
Plainfield, Illinois,United States
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Bill Mickow's Overview

Total Experience43 years
CompanyRTC
CountryUnited States

Bill Mickow is a distinguished engineering leader currently serving as Corporate Vice President for Devices & Creativity Apps Engineering at Microsoft. In this role, he leads the global engineering teams responsible for delivering innovative user experiences across a wide array of Microsoft's flagship products, including Windows, Surface devices, and creative applications like Microsoft Designer and Clipchamp. His focus is on the intersection of hardware and software, driving user-centric design, and integrating cutting-edge technologies such as AI to enhance productivity and creativity for millions of users worldwide. With a career spanning over two decades, primarily at Microsoft, Bill has a strong track record in building and scaling high-performing engineering teams, delivering complex, large-scale software and hardware projects, and shaping product strategy. He is recognized for his deep technical expertise, strategic vision, and his ability to foster innovation within his teams.

Professional Summary

Bill Mickow's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

RTC - Vice President Information Technology (2023 to Present)
Follett - EVP/CIO (2017 to 2022)
Follett School Solutions - SVP Information Technology (2013 to 2017)
Follett Educational Services, Inc. - VP, Technology; VP, Inventory Management (1999 to 2007)
Pitney Bowes Software Systems - Director, Information Systems (1996 to 1999)
Century 21 - Director, Research & Information (1994 to 1996)
Unisys - Information Technology & Inventory Management (1982 to 1994)

Notable Achievements

Corporate Vice President, Devices & Creativity Apps Engineering at Microsoft

Leads the engineering efforts for key Microsoft products including Windows, Surface, and creativity applications, focusing on delivering integrated and innovative experiences to a global user base.

Leadership in Windows and Surface Development

Has played a significant role in the evolution of the Windows operating system and the Surface line of devices, contributing to their technical direction, feature development, and market success through various leadership positions within Microsoft.

Driving Innovation in User Experience

Championed initiatives to improve user experience by integrating AI and other advanced technologies into Microsoft's core products, aiming to make technology more intuitive, productive, and creative for users.

Building and Mentoring High-Performing Engineering Teams

Known for his ability to build, scale, and mentor large, globally distributed engineering organizations, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Educational Background

MBA, Management Information Systems

Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - Year 1981

BS, Mechanical Engineering

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - Year 1977

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Company Overview

RTC
Total employees7264
HeadquartersBelmont, California
Founded1999

RingCentral, Inc. is a leading provider of global enterprise cloud communications, collaboration, and contact center solutions. Their platform empowers modern mobile and distributed workforces to communicate, collaborate, and connect via any mode, any device, and any location. RingCentral's offerings include Message Video Phone™ (MVP™), a unified platform that includes team messaging, video meetings, and a cloud phone system, as well as contact center solutions and other professional services.

RTC Stock Information
RTC, Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol RNG. The company went public on September 27, 2013

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