Michelle Sandford

Michelle is a Service Delivery Manager at Microsoft, but she is probably better known as a technology evangelist, a developer advocate, and a brand storyteller. She rose through the ranks at the Australian Computer Society to become Women’s Chair before recently being elected as Chairman. Michelle is a passionate advocate for diversity, accessibility and inclusion, and with this focus in mind has been the driver of change in the ACS to create a more active, relevant and inclusive society. Michelle has not allowed living in one of the most remote cities in the world prevent her from making an impact on the world stage. With many accolades to her name she is an in-demand speaker both nationally and internationally and uses this platform to advocate for women and young people within the tech community and beyond. Her efforts in building a diverse and inclusive community, sharing insights and experience and helping to raise up others have led to the conclusion that Michelle is the epitome of energy, passion, persistence and relentlessness.