Lee has 30 years’ experience in the IT industry. Driven by the potential for positive and responsible innovation in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing and Mixed Reality technologies, Lee has worked across Asia, the UK and Australia.
Before joining Microsoft, Lee led the Internet of Things business development team for Amazon Web Services in Asia Pacific. Earlier in his career, he was a CISSP security architect with RSA Security and Tivoli.
As the National Chief Technology Officer, Lee advises government and critical infrastructure organisations on digital strategy and the economic, innovation and social impact of cloud scale technology.
Lee also heads the Microsoft’s Office of Responsible AI for ANZ and guides organisations through the mechanisms and culture needed to embrace responsible AI implementation.
Lee believes in the potential of AI to help build a brighter and more inclusive future, and is a regular speaker on cloud technology, innovation culture and digital trust. He sits on the NSW Government Artificial Intelligence Review Committee, where he provides strategic advice to guide technological decision-making and is a member of the Department of Industry’s Federal committee for the national AI Action plan.