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Michelle Huenink

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Data & Analytics Center of Excellence Leader at Microsoft
📍 Greater Seattle Area, United States

Michelle Huenink is the Director of Microsofts Data & AI Center of Excellence, focusing on enhancing customer experiences through data strategy and AI. A people-centered leader with over two decades of experience, she is a recognized CX thought leader and speaker. She holds certifications in Azure AI and Generative AI.

Outside of her core role, Michelle is passionate about mentorship and community. She is actively involved with the Global Mentorship Initiative, providing career guidance to college students worldwide. She has also served on the board of directors for the Technical Support Alliance Network (TSANet).

She was a featured guest on "The Intuitive Customer" podcast, discussing how Microsoft uses data to create predictive and connected customer experiences.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Data & Analytics Center of Excellence Leader
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Seattle Area, United States
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Data-Driven CX
Her work and public speaking focus on leveraging customer data and analytics to create predictive, connected, and improved customer experiences.
AI Transformation
Leads Microsoft's Data & AI Center of Excellence and is certified in Azure AI and Generative AI, focusing on how AI is reshaping the enterprise.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Data & Analytics Center of Excellence Leader
Microsoft
1-2024 - 1-2025
Global Enablement Leader, Advanced Analytics, Supportability, and Tools
Microsoft
7-2022 - 1-2024
Global Enablement Leader, Advanced Analytics, Tools & Sales Strategy
Microsoft
7-2020 - 7-2022
Director, Customer Experience & Success, CX Analytics & Innovation
Microsoft
10-2019 - 9-2024
Advisory Board Member
CX Network
In the press

Media appearances

Powering data governance at Microsoft with Purview Unified Catalog. Featured in Microsoft InsideTrack Blog
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Enabling advanced HR analytics and AI with Microsoft Azure Data Lake. Featured in Microsoft InsideTrack Blog
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Education
Speech Communication
University of Oregon
Communications
Portland State University
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