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Terry Lynch
@terrylynch.net
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Day job: Microsoft Support for Mission Critical Cloud Solution Architect for Artificial Intelligence Business Solutions on the Global Delivery team. (SfMC CSA:AIBS, GD)
Gay job: Co-Chair of GLEAM pride network for Aus/NZ.
He/Him 🏳️‍🌈
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Watching the election results #AustraliaVotes
A French bulldog wearing a sequin Australia flag as a cape
May 3, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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Microsoft turns 50 - and its tech shaped my life. As a toddler, I sat in my mums office playing grown-up. Now I work at Microsoft, supporting global customers, including the place my mum worked at many years ago. Full circle, and just getting started. 💫 #Microsoft50 #MicrosoftLife
A nostalgic photo shows a baby, identified as Terry in 1986, sitting at a bulky desk with an old-school beige computer and a landline phone. The monitor is large and boxy, surrounded by corkboard covered in papers and tinsel—classic ’80s office decor. The baby is wearing a teal jumper and jeans, with tiny hands resting on the keyboard, looking toward the camera. The image is framed with playful digital stickers like a rainbow pixel graphic, clouds, and a mouse pointer, under the text: “How it started.” A modern, vibrant photo of Terry as an adult in 2025, smiling confidently in a white patterned shirt. The background is a sky-blue gradient with fluffy clouds and floating icons from Microsoft apps like Teams, Outlook, and Copilot, representing a modern digital workspace. Terry stands proudly under the text: “How it’s going.” The energy is upbeat and professional, showing how far he’s come from those early days at the keyboard.
April 2, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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I’ve always wanted one of these lamps 🐟
A table lamp shaped like a fish say sauce container
March 7, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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Another #BookSky read. Growing up in the early internet age I can see how this exposure changed me, and this book gave great insight into how things have escalated. Some great discussion points from this 📖
A photo of a kobo e-reader with the book cover of “the anxious generation” by Jonathan Haidt on it. The e-reader is on a plane tray table
February 21, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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Our Pride month celebrations continue with the Auckland Rainbow Pride Parade. Loved seeing friends and family come together to march proudly with us! 🥰🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
#MicrosoftPride #MicrosoftLife #Pride #AucklandRainbowPride #DEI
A vibrant grid of pictures featuring people celebrating a pride parade. Dancing, marching, hugging, putting on face paints and smiling. One photo shows them behind the Microsoft logo in a banner.
February 16, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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We had so much fun today showcasing the diverse & inclusive culture we know and love at @microsoft.com at the Melbourne #Midsumma parade. Thank you to all who organized, marched, helped and cheered us on as we marched down Fitzroy St.
D&I is in our DNA. 🌈
#MicrosoftLife #MicrosoftPride #Pride
A photo collage of Microsoft employees, friends and family marching in the Melbourne Midsumma parade. Colourful rainbow flags, vibrant motifs. People smiling, dancing and having fun.
February 2, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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The #DeepSeek R1 model is now available to deploy in #Azure AI Foundry. azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/d...
Screenshot of the Azure AI foundry web page showing that DeepSeek R1 is available to use
January 30, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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Hello #Putricia 🌺
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January 23, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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Another great #BookSky read for #AI. Ethical Machines by Reid Blackman.
Learning what’s important (and what isn’t) when designing ethical algorithms and AI services.
A person holds a Kobo e-reader displaying the cover of ‘Ethical Machines’ by Reid Blackman. The cover features a minimalist black and white design with bold, concentric lines and the subtitle: ‘Your concise guide to totally unbiased, transparent, and respectful AI.
December 17, 2024 at 3:00 AM
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Such an amazing time at the #MicrosoftAITour in Sydney!
It was so great to hear directly from customers and help them solve business problems, automating solutions using the power of #AI with #Copilot 🚀
A person wearing a gray polo shirt with the Microsoft logo stands in front of a brightly illuminated Microsoft logo, featuring red, green, blue, and yellow panels on a gradient background. A man in a gray Microsoft polo shirt is standing on a giant Surface keyboard, pointing enthusiastically at a large screen that displays ‘Copilot: Your AI assistant for work’ and the message ‘Hey Terry!’ The Microsoft Surface and Copilot+PC logos are visible at the bottom. A smiling man wearing a gray Microsoft-branded shirt and a lanyard takes a selfie in front of a large digital display promoting the ‘Microsoft AI Tour.’ The display features colorful 3D graphics and the Microsoft logo. Several people are walking in the background near the entrance of a modern building. A Microsoft booth featuring a sign that reads ‘Microsoft 365 Applications: Transform your business with our AI-powered productivity and collaboration.’ A man in a gray Microsoft-branded shirt interacts with two attendees while others explore the exhibit in the background.
December 14, 2024 at 12:00 AM
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🛑PSA for anyone playing with #Sora.
The default settings will publish your videos to the explore feed. Everyone can see all your videos and personal information you're putting in the prompts!
#OpenAI #SoraAI
A screenshot of the Sora settings panel with an option highlighted showing the toggle for publishing videos to the explore feed.
December 10, 2024 at 6:40 AM
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One sleep left! #MicrosoftAITour Sydney
A hand holding a Microsoft AI Tour badge for ‘Terry Lynch,’ with a white Microsoft-branded lanyard. The setting is a train station, with tracks and a platform visible in the blurred background.
December 10, 2024 at 1:36 AM
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Another great book and a deserved place on Bill Gates’ holiday reads list.
The growth and proliferation of technologies like AI and biotech offer immense benefits. But at what costs? and how do we develop effective strategies to make sure they’re used for the good of humanity?
#BookSky #AI
A hand holding a Kobo e-reader showing the book cover for The Coming Wave by Mustafa Suleyman, subtitled “Technology, Power, and the 21st Century’s Greatest Dilemma.” The relaxed setting includes a blurred couch and outstretched legs in the background.
December 6, 2024 at 10:32 AM
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Thanks to the amazing work of @merill.net we now have a labeler for verified Microsoft staff, MVPs and community members. Check out @bluesky.ms and subscribe! 🤩☑️
A zoomed in screenshot of the Bluesky app showing Terrys profile and a Microsoft logo, indicating verification of his account
December 3, 2024 at 8:05 AM
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Today is World AIDS Day. Every December 1st, we raise awareness, support those living with HIV, and fight to end stigma. This afternoon, I supported ACON’s Red Ribbon Appeal, raising funds for vital LGBTQIA+ services. Together, we can make a difference. #WorldAIDSDay #RedRibbonAppeal
Group photo at a Red Ribbon Appeal event. The group includes eight individuals, some wearing black shirts and one in red, all with the Red Ribbon Appeal logo prominently displayed. A Drag Queen in a glamorous red dress stands in the center, smiling. The setting is a casual indoor venue with plants, a bar area in the background, and a table displaying colorful plush toys and event materials in the foreground.
December 1, 2024 at 6:41 AM
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I'm so excited to be part of the #MicrosoftAITour in Sydney on 11th December. Find me to talk about how you can transform your business with our AI-powered productivity & collaboration tools. I can't wait to see you there!
➡️Register here: lnkd.in/gNCcu-i5
Image featuring a gradient background of purple and blue with Microsoft branding. The text reads: ‘I am hosting the Productivity and Collaboration Apps Hub at Microsoft AI Tour!’ Below it is the name ‘Terry Lynch,’ with the title ‘Mission Critical Cloud Solution Architect, Microsoft.’ To the right of the text is a circular photo of a Terry wearing a light shirt, and at the bottom right corner is a colorful geometric design.
December 1, 2024 at 12:47 AM
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#Accessibility tip. 👉💡
Use AI to create Alt Text for your images, it’s quicker and usually more descriptive.
A screenshot of a chat interface on a mobile device. The screen shows an exchange in which alt text is being generated for images. The chat includes thumbnails of four images: a medical simulation room, a presentation room, a display area with produce and a screen, and a technology demonstration area with accessibility tools.
November 30, 2024 at 12:28 AM
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The Microsoft Innovation Hub in North Sydney is now open! Some amazing demonstration spaces to see the power of technology at its best.
A medical simulation room featuring a hospital bed with a life-like mannequin under a blanket, connected to monitoring equipment. A large screen on the wall shows a patient simulation interface, and a desk with multiple monitors, a Microsoft HoloLens Augmented Reality headset and medical equipment is visible on the left. A modern presentation room with a large Microsoft-branded digital wall display. The space includes sleek furniture such as comfortable chairs and small round tables, creating a professional yet inviting atmosphere. A display area with a wooden backdrop featuring a digital screen showing Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaking. Below the screen is a market-style setup with fresh produce, plants, and gardening tools, alongside a monitor displaying recommendations for vegetable gardening. demonstration area showcasing adaptive devices and accessibility solutions. It includes a screen displaying eye-tracking technology, a tripod-mounted tablet with assistive software, and various input devices laid out on a desk.
November 30, 2024 at 12:07 AM
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I used to have this pinned to my cubicle wall
A picture of an office cubicle with a peice of paper pinned to the wall. The printout has Japanese cherry blossoms and, in a rustic font and haiku style says: “It’s not DNS there’s no way it’s DNS It was DNS”
November 20, 2024 at 2:38 AM
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Generated emoji of “Tyrannosaurus Rex in a party hat” in apple emoji style
November 19, 2024 at 9:50 AM
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Although I can’t be at #MicrosoftIgnite in Chicago, I’ll be watching along at home. Who’s registered for their sessions? #MSIgnite
An image of a Microsoft Ignite 2024 Bingo card with a 5x5 grid of key buzzwords and themes related to Microsoft technologies and announcements. The card features terms such as ‘SharePoint,’ ‘Security Copilot,’ ‘New Outlook,’ ‘Defender,’ ‘Copilot Agents,’ ‘Azure Maia/Cobalt Hardware,’ ‘MFA,’ ‘Multi-modal AI,’ ‘Power Platform,’ ‘Windows 365,’ ‘Entra,’ ‘Developers,’ ‘Intune,’ ‘Teams,’ ‘Viva Suite,’ ‘Copilot + PCs,’ ‘Sustainability,’ ‘GitHub,’ ‘Purview,’ ‘Exchange SE,’ ‘Azure IAAS,’ ‘Sentinel,’ ‘Fabric,’ and ‘Windows Recall.’ The center space features the colorful Copilot logo. The title reads ‘Microsoft Ignite 2024 Bingo’ with a celebratory emoji. The background is light blue with a gradient effect, giving the card a clean and modern look.
November 19, 2024 at 1:56 AM
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📚Been reading this one for a while but enjoyed it a lot. 10 great short stories about the opportunities and risks #AI could have on society, relationships and economics. Mostly balanced with an optimistic lens, refreshingly different from the normal “humanity is doomed” rhetoric.
#AI2041 #BookSky
A close up of an e-reader with the book title “AI 2024, ten visions for our future” by Kai-Fu Lee and Chen Qiufan on the screen. Held by a hand with a green watch strap, the room has a brown sofa and blue wall out of focus in the background.
November 18, 2024 at 5:16 AM
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My atomic purple Game Boy Color displayed proudly on my shelf 💜
A retro game boy color handheld in see through purple
November 17, 2024 at 8:47 PM
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Some of my favorite #Genmoji (prompts in alt-text)
I’ve you’ve got access in the #iOS18.2 beta, what have you made?
If you don’t, I’ll take suggestions!(not of people)
Moodeng! Prompt: baby pigmy hippo A cartoon of me doing heart hands. Prompt: Terry using both hands to make a heart shape The Sydney opera house Prompt: Sydney Opera House A jar of Nutella chocolate spread Prompt: a glass jar of chocolate spread with the word “Nutella” on it
November 15, 2024 at 2:40 AM
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🇦🇺🦋 #Bluesky is the number 1 free app across all categories in the Australian App Store 👏🏻👏🏻
#Welcome, everyone!
Screenshot of the iOS App Store charts for free apps. Bluesky is first, then threads, then ChatGPT
November 15, 2024 at 2:29 AM