Software architect Ozzie has blueprint for Microsoft
Seattle PI | at | by Mike
Ozzie, best known as the creator of IBM's Lotus Notes, joined Microsoft in 2005 and assumed Bill Gates' role as chief software architect last year, when Gates announced plans to shift to full-time philanthropy in 2008. On stage Monday at the company's Mix 07 Web development conference, blogger Michael Arrington asked Ozzie if he is "living within the shadow" of his predecessor.
"Of course I'm living within the shadow of my predecessor," Ozzie replied. "Clearly, within Microsoft, there will never be another Bill Gates." At the same time, Ozzie said, Microsoft is making progress in online services, his strategic specialty. In an interview afterward, Ozzie spoke with the Seattle P-I about that online strategy and his leadership role inside the company.