Rebecca Norlander - Challenge and Success | Behind The Code

In the often male dominated world of computers, Rebecca Norlander has made a name for herself by taking on big challenges, and proving she has what it takes to deliver results. Join us to learn how Rebecca got her start at Microsoft, advancing through roles where she had tremendous impact on Excel, Internet Explorer, Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista Security, and now as Technical Strategist to Chief Software Architect, Ray Ozzie.

Rebecca will share with us her insights around the obstacles she has overcome, the lessons she has learned, and how she became a strong advocate for customers while working on a variety of high profile projects.

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Carnegie

Aug 08, 2008 at 12:57 PM

Wow! What a refreshing and very captivating interview. I love watching Channel 9 and I am glad that I decided to watch this entire video. Rebecca is phenomenal and embodies what I love about Microsoft. My “inner voice” is raving with delight about this video but I will keep my “outer voice” comments brief. Kudos to everyone!
Charles Welcome Change

Aug 08, 2008 at 1:07 PM

Agreed. Rebecca is one of our truly great leaders. Rock on, Rebecca!
C
RobbieV

Aug 08, 2008 at 1:40 PM

Best part: she drinks from her glass of water when the interviewer states that Microsoft is "overpopulated with men"
BHpaddock

Aug 08, 2008 at 10:16 PM

I met Rebecca back in January at an event she helped organize, she's a bright and charming woman.
HumanCompiler Now with more program management

Aug 09, 2008 at 11:00 PM

Agreed. I've only met with her once, but I was impressed.
Jsoh :::Windows 8 Style UI :::

Aug 10, 2008 at 12:13 PM

I'm guessing Satan no longer works at Microsoft.
aL_ Kinect ftw

Aug 10, 2008 at 3:22 PM

cool

although, each time i watch behind the code i cant help thinking about where those people in the audience come from.. are they devs? (doubt it) are they actors? what are they?

while behind the code is significantly weaker than the interviews with charles, adam,dan beth and the others, its pretty good, this oen in perticular was very good for people outside microsoft though it would be nice with a more introduction of people like this.. i'd never heard of rebecca before and i fear i wont hear about her again for some time.. that is unfortune because she was very interesting to listen to i think she'd be very good at speaking at conferences and giving talks and stuff like that because she didnt seem markety at all, something that alot of execs do..
it would be nice to see some more technical interviews about what she actually does
wisemx Live it

Aug 10, 2008 at 4:44 PM

Top shelf.
Charles Welcome Change

Aug 10, 2008 at 5:51 PM

They are Microsoft employees. This includes all varieties (devs, PMs, testers, Architects, Directors, GMs, etc). It's a real audience of real people.
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HumanCompiler Now with more program management

Aug 10, 2008 at 10:20 PM

aL_ said:

it would be nice to see some more technical interviews about what she actually does

Did you look at the "Related Posts" section in the side bar (top right)? Or check out the Rebecca Norlander tag (shown in the body of the post).
aL_ Kinect ftw

Aug 11, 2008 at 12:21 AM

ok do you have to buy tickets or something? or is there like a signup? handy way to miss a boring meeting and also learn something
or do they just wake up in the audience with a headache and memory gaps? (i kid, i kid.. but its interesting non there less)

i watched the wm_in episode last night too and it was strikingly similar to this interview she's a really good speaker i must say charles you should do a walk-in in her office and pick her brain about what she's working onnow
aL_ Kinect ftw

Aug 11, 2008 at 12:21 AM

i did but those are pretty old and not very long :/
i meant what she does now
BSalita

Aug 11, 2008 at 5:05 PM

Candidate for cloning.
pierreleclercq

Nov 12, 2008 at 11:09 PM

Very nice, very clear voice.
Extra Berry

Jul 11, 2009 at 3:57 AM

Did she marry with Mr James E Allard ?