Michael Nackoul
Director - OpenAI Partnership | Microsoft
- Role
- Director - Openai Partnership at Microsoft
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michael Nackoul
As a Director in Strategy/Business Development at Microsoft, I am a member of the partnership team that supports our executives with strategic partnership and collaboration efforts between Microsoft and OpenAI, two of the world\'s leading AI organizations. I work across multiple functions- including product, strategy, business development, and engineering to drive impact between the organizations. I have over 6 years of experience in product management, with a focus on cloud, network, and HPC solutions.I am passionate about creating innovative and impactful products that leverage the power of AI at scale. I have a strong background in engineering and finance, with degrees from MIT and the University of Pittsburgh. I have also worked as a product manager at start-ups and gained valuable experience in customer interaction, market analysis, and agile development. Additionally, I am a former international athlete who excels in cross-cultural communication and teamwork.
Experience
Director - Openai Partnership
Jun 2025 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US
Member of the partnership team that supports our executives/stakeholders with the strategic partnership and collaboration efforts between Microsoft and OpenAI (https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2023/01/23/microsoftandopenaiextendpartnership/).Work across multiple organizations including product, strategy, business development, and engineering to drive impact. Responsible for the day-to-day success of partnership operations.
Education
University of Pittsburgh Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance, General
2017 — 2019
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering
2009 — 2013
University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering
Master of Science - MS, Mechanical Engineering
2017 — 2019
Skills
- Teamwork
- Adobe Photoshop
- Sports Management
- Football
- Microsoft Office
- Athletic Training
- Data Analysis
- Sports Coaching
- Leadership
- Machining
- Matlab
- Public Speaking
- Intensity
- Adobe Illustrator
- Athletics
- Coaching
- Solidworks
- Strength Training
- Olympic Lifting
- Powerpoint
- Biomechanics
- Sports
- Engineering
- Java
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