Karl Abbott is an experienced Product Manager at Microsoft, specializing in optimizing Microsoft Azure for Linux-based workloads. With a robust 18-year career in the tech industry, including 16 years at Red Hat, Karl is adept at driving innovation and efficiency in open source solutions. His passion for technology and its business applications is evident in his podcast, "Productly Speaking," where he engages with some of the brightest minds in product management to share insights and knowledge.