Michael R. Evans

About Michael R. Evans

With over a decade of experience at Microsoft, I am currently a Principal Applied Science Manager working in the M365 Core - Search Relevance team. I focus on improving enterprise Copilot experiences and search quality for millions of users by leveraging advanced machine learning, semantic search, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG). Collaborating across teams, I contribute to impactful solutions that enhance enterprise search and address user needs effectively.

Experience

1. Principal Applied Science Manager

   Microsoft

   Dec 2025 — Present · Redmond, WA, US

   Working in M365 Core - Search Relevance focused on improving enterprise Copilot experiences and search quality for millions of users. We work on applying advanced machine learning and language understanding to enterprise search, collaborating across teams to deliver impactful solutions. Passionate about building strong teams and driving innovation that helps people find the right information.

Education

• University of Minnesota

  MS, Computer Science

  2008 — 2010

• Saint John's University

  BA, Computer Science

  2003 — 2007

• University of Minnesota

  PhD, Computer Science

  2008 — 2013

Skills

• Geographic Information Retrieval
• Data Mining
• Computer Science
• Algorithms
• Spatial Databases
• Databases
• Machine Learning
• Java
• R
• Research
• Matlab
• Data Analysis
• Latex
• Artificial Intelligence
• Statistics
• Pattern Recognition
• Sql
• Java Enterprise Edition
• Hadoop
• Spatial Analysis
• Postgresql
• Scientific Computing
• Big Data
• Programming
• Trajectory Pattern Mining
• Spatial Big Data
• Gis
• Remote Sensing
• Statistical Modeling
• Software Engineering
• Spatial
• Urban Informatics
• Movement Analysis
• Gps Trajectories
• Spatio-Temporal Networks
• Urban Computing