Aria Chang

Aria Chang is a trailblazing Software Engineer at Microsoft, where she merges AI brilliance with data-driven wizardry to solve complex problems. With a background in Machine Learning and AI from UC Davis, Aria has been recognized with the Best IEEE Conference Paper Award for Smart Grid AI and was named a Major League Hacking(MLH) Top 50 Hacker. As a passionate advocate who believes tech isn’t just her career; it’s a community, she’s at the forefront of DEI efforts, championing causes for LGBTQ+, women, and Asian communities, while spearheading engaging initiatives for Microsoft’s Employee Resource Groups. When she’s not coding or arming Azure Marketplace with copilots, you’ll find her scaling indoor rock walls, captivating open-mic crowds, or putting the finishing touches on her latest single. Aria’s stage isn’t just the cloud—it’s anywhere she can make an impact.