Walter Sullivan | Microsoft Alumni Voices

From product support to program management, Walter Sullivan shares his experience working at Microsoft on groundbreaking projects like Visual Studio and pioneering innovations in the automotive industry. Discover how his passion for technology and customer interaction shaped his contributions to Microsoft's legacy.

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