Dr. Tyrone W.A. Grandison

Chief Technology Officer for Application Innovation, Infrastructure, and Security at Microsoft

Dr. Tyrone W. A. Grandison is a technologist, entrepreneur, and social advocate with over 25 years of experience transforming industries. As a Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft and Founder of The Data-Driven Institute, he drives innovation and empowers communities through data. A White House Presidential Innovation Fellow and co-creator of groundbreaking initiatives like The Human Collaborative, he’s earned over 47 patents and numerous accolades, including the IEEE Technical Achievement Award. Dr. Grandison focuses on creating and scaling technology for the greater good.