Colby 🧬 Ford

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Tuple - The Cloud Genomics Company

Dr. Colby T. Ford is a computational biologist and cloud AI architect at Tuple who specializes in building cloud-based solutions for the life sciences. He's the author of "Genomics in the Azure Cloud" (O'Reilly, 2022) and is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional awardee for his work relating to bioinformatics in the Azure cloud. Outside of his consulting work, he is a researcher at UNC Charlotte in infectious diseases, protein modeling, AI-based drug discovery, and more.

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Community Connection Pod: Insights from Microsoft MVPs on how to ramp up as an AI expert

2025-11-19 · Microsoft Ignite 2025

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with Priyanka Shah (Avanade Australia) , Joshua Higginbotham (Centric Consulting) , Rajaniesh Kaushikk (Virtusa Corporation) , Colby 🧬 Ford (Tuple - The Cloud Genomics Company)

AI/ML Microsoft

AI is evolving fast and many professionals are looking for ways to catch up and contribute. This pod brings together Microsoft MVPs and attendees to discuss practical approaches to ramping up in AI—from learning paths and tooling to real-world applications. Whether you're just starting or looking to deepen your expertise, join the conversation to exchange insights, ask questions, and leave with actionable next steps tailored to your journey.

Connection Pods accommodate up to 15 people. Please RSVP and arrive at least 5 minutes before the start time, at which point remaining spaces are open to standby attendees.