Dona Sarkar

Dona Sarkar is a seasoned technology leader with extensive experience at Microsoft, where currently serves as Chief Troublemaker for Copilot and AI Extensibility, focusing on making AI accessible and useful for businesses globally. Throughout a distinguished career at Microsoft since 2005, Dona has held various roles, including Director of Technology for Microsoft Accessibility and Engineering Manager for Power Platform, while also making significant contributions as Principal Product Manager and Software Engineering Lead. In addition to engineering leadership, Dona is the Owner and Chief Creative Officer of Prima Dona, an ethical fashion line aimed at empowering women. As an accomplished author, Dona has published multiple non-fiction and fiction works, and is a prominent international keynote speaker. Dona also serves on the advisory board of Evinced and as a board member for Brevity, contributing to innovative solutions in accessibility and travel experiences. A graduate of the University of Michigan with a BS in Computer Science, Dona continues to influence both the tech industry and beyond.