Austin Laird
Observer · DISC type ciAustin Laird is a Senior Program Officer at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation with over two decades of experience in higher education technology. His career spans leadership roles at Oracle, Unit4, and Anthology, focusing on product strategy and cloud solutions. Austin earned his BA from the University of North Texas and holds certifications in AI product design.
Outside of his primary professional focus, Austin has a keen interest in the strategic operations and brand management of major global companies, including The Walt Disney Company. This suggests an appreciation for long-term vision and customer experience, both in and out of the technology sector.
He considers his career to be a "25 year continuous follow-up to Educause events, " highlighting his deep passion for and long-standing commitment to the education technology community.
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