Microsoft's William Adams Cracked The Code on Increasing Diversity in Tech

Written By Rahbin Shyne

Originally from Placentia, California, William Adams went from the Barrio to Microsoft. He's funny, unstoppable and committed to equity in tech. He co-founded Microsoft's LEAP Apprenticeship program, increasing the percentage of women and people of color in tech. Just don't try to put him in narrow categories. Raised in a Chicano community, married to an East Indian and a practicing Muslim. What brings it all together? His huge heart.

Favorite movie: The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman. And his favorite song is U2's "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For."

Favorite words: "If you're not on the steamroller, you're part of the road."

Rahbin Shyne
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