Meet Our Mentors: Mike McCarter

Mike McCarter
Partner General Manager, Microsoft

I lead a team in Microsoft Security, helping us build the most trustworthy third-party ecosystem in the world. Outside of that, I also work with several non-profit organizations, helping them build services that support children and vulnerable populations.

“I received excellent mentoring and have a first-hand appreciation for the value that can come from few simple words of advice or encouragement.”

As a mentor, I excel at…

I enjoy helping emerging leaders discover and connect with their own abilities and potential in new ways. My superpowers revolve around creativity, innovation, and leadership development. For my mentees, this means I might help you unlock new ideas or novel approaches that could help you differentiate yourself in the labor market and elevate your leadership game.

When I have free time, I…

enjoy hiking and mountaineering with my family, and engaging in woodworking, construction, or other creative projects that recharge my energy stores.

I find inspiration…

from people who pour their time, talents, and passions into something bigger than themselves.

As a kid, I was fascinated by…

superheroes fighting supervillains.

As an adult, I was fascinated by…

innovators using technology to fight injustice.

I once waited in line for…

what I viewed as the first and best “real” smart phone, the HTC Tilt. At the time it was state-of-the-art and extremely expensive… yet barely functional in terms of performance.

Originally published at https://blog.foster.uw.edu on February 1, 2022.