Michael Hansen

General Manager | AI-Driven Imaging Platforms & Connected Instruments | Microsoft Research

Role
General Manager, Medical Imaging, Health Futures at Microsoft
Location
Redmond, WA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Michael Hansen

As Senior Director of Biomedical Signal Processing at Microsoft, I lead pioneering efforts in advancing medical technology through innovation in AI, cloud computing, and biomedical signal processing. I have spearheaded key initiatives such as Tyger, a cloud-native remote signal processing platform, and Yardl, a tool for standardizing raw data, to enhance healthcare solutions. My work focuses on developing scalable systems that bridge cutting-edge AI, signal processing, and cloud computing to revolutionize diagnostics and health technology. Collaborating with internal teams and external partners, I drive the integration of medical imaging devices with cloud technology, fostering advancements in biomedical AI, medical diagnostics, and health innovation.

Experience

  1. General Manager, Medical Imaging, Health Futures

    Microsoft

    Mar 2026 — Present · Redmond, WA, US

    Leading diagnostic imaging initiatives within Microsoft Health Futures.Focused on re‑imagining medical imaging as an intelligent, software‑defined system—combining AI‑driven image reconstruction, cloud computing, and novel hardware to enable high‑quality MRI in settings where it has historically been inaccessible.Responsible for building interdisciplinary teams across research, engineering, and clinical domains, and translating breakthrough prototypes into credible paths toward real‑world deployment and impact.

Education

  • Aarhus University

    PhD, Medicine (Biomedical Engineering)

    2002 — 2005

  • Aarhus University

    MSc, Biomedical Engineering

    2000 — 2002

  • UW Foster School of Business

    Master of Business Administration - MBA

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