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William Fong

Former Director of Digital Transformation, Microsoft

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cloud hyperscalers; semiconductor ai chips; foundational models llms

William Fong

Former Director of Digital Transformation, Microsoft

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With over 30 years in the tech industry, including 26 transformative years at Microsoft, William Fong's final five years leading GenAI development were pivotal. He was at the forefront of incubating Microsoft's first Azure AI data center and shaping the strategic use of Microsoft AI and OpenAI foundation models, including work on Microsoft Copilot, GitHub AI Agents, and custom silicon initiatives (Project Athena's Maia100 and Cobalt100 ASICs). He led a global COE team of 380 professionals and guided enterprise clients including Accenture, Deloitte, Infosys, and Wipro through AI and digital transformation. He is now a Chief AI Strategy Officer and Executive Consultant helping organizations commercialize AI responsibly.

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English

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The physical and computing foundations that make AI possible, from chip design and hyperscale cloud to data center power, cooling, and connectivity. Experts here help clients understand what it takes to build and scale AI at the infrastructure level.

How organizations put AI to work, from strategy and operating-model change to workforce impact and measurable transformation. Experts here help clients move AI initiatives from pilot to production.

The regulatory and governance frameworks shaping how AI is built and deployed, from board oversight to international policy. Experts here help clients navigate compliance and prepare for what's ahead.

The financial mechanics of running AI at scale, including compute and infrastructure spend, model performance versus cost trade-offs, and budgeting for AI initiatives. Experts here help clients make sharper build, buy, and spend decisions as AI costs scale with use.

How organizations measure and capture the return on their AI investments, from cost savings and productivity gains to new revenue creation. Experts here help clients move past pilot-stage excitement to prove and defend measurable business impact.

Career History

Careers Timeline

Nov 2022 – Current

CSO & VP of AI (part-time) — DigBI Consulting LLC

Guiding start-ups and private companies toward establishing AI strategy, as an AI Strategy Executive Consultant.

 

Oct 2013 – Sep 2022

Global Solution Strategy Director - Digital Transformation — Microsoft Corporation

Focused on scaling Microsoft Cloud solution offerings and creating a Presales Program Engine, driving customer scenarios.

 

Oct 2009 – Oct 2013

Services Partner Director - Services Partner Solution Incubation — Microsoft Corporation

Incubated the Service Partner Group startup to drive joint services wins and increase Microsoft Cloud usage and Partner Satisfaction.

 

Oct 2006 – Oct 2009

Business & Program Director - Cloud Incubation — Microsoft Corporation

Led a cross-functional team through ideation, development, and market introduction of end-to-end industry vertical solutions.

 

Jan 2006 – Jan 2009

Business & Program Director - Cloud Incubation — Microsoft Corporation

Led incubation solutions from ideation to market introduction, managing a startup portfolio of 20 innovations and a global team of 380, generating over $500 million in annual revenue within 3 years.

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