Early Life and Education of Satya Nadella: A Complete Timeline
How education and upbringing influenced the life of Satya Nadella. A timeline of key moments.
Satya Nadella is an Indian-American business executive currently serving as the chairman and CEO of Microsoft. He took over the CEO role in 2014, succeeding Steve Ballmer, and became chairman in 2021, replacing John W. Thompson. Prior to his CEO appointment, Nadella held the position of executive vice president of Microsoft's cloud and enterprise group, where he was responsible for the development and operation of the company's computing platforms. His leadership has been marked by a focus on cloud computing and a shift in Microsoft's corporate culture.
1962: Father's career
In 1962, Nadella's father became an Indian Administrative Service officer.
August 1967: Satya Nadella's Birth
In August 1967, Satya Nadella was born in Hyderabad, India, into a Telugu Hindu family.
1988: Graduation from Manipal Institute of Technology
In 1988, Nadella received a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the Manipal Institute of Technology.
1990: MS in Computer Science
In 1990, Nadella received an MS in computer science from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.
1997: MBA from University of Chicago
In 1997, Nadella received an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
2017: Published 'Hit Refresh'
In 2017, Nadella published a book titled Hit Refresh, with profits going to Microsoft Philanthropies.
February 2022: Death of son, Zain Nadella
In February 2022, Nadella's son Zain, who had cerebral palsy and was legally blind and quadriplegic, died at the age of 26.
2023: Purchased Seattle Orcas cricket team
In 2023, Nadella, along with others, purchased the Seattle Orcas cricket team, part of Major League Cricket season.
January 2024: Awarded honorary Ph.D.
In January 2024, Nadella was awarded an honorary Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
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