Matthew Licholai

Matthew Licholai is a Principal Program Manager at Microsoft, leading initiatives in the Developer Division Engineering System team while also serving as a divisional Responsible AI Champ and Visual Studio Security Champ. Previously, they held various leadership positions in the US Navy, including a Naval Officer and Executive Officer, where they managed significant operational projects and personnel. Matthew's military experience includes overseeing operations with Military Sealift Command in Singapore and managing multimillion-dollar projects across several countries. They hold a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering from the US Naval Academy, a Master's degree in International Relations from Salve Regina University, and an MBA from California Coast University.