Jacob Williamson-Rea

About

Jacob is a Senior AI Engineer at Microsoft Research’s Creative Technology Team, working at the intersection of advanced AI systems, product-grade engineering, and creative exploration. He specializes in translating complex research into real-world prototypes that inform decisions, shape product direction, and surface new possibilities — work that has been showcased at major conferences including Microsoft Build and Microsoft Ignite. Jacob holds an MA from Johns Hopkins University and a BA from the University of Pittsburgh, and has taught through MIT’s Office of Engineering Outreach Programs and at the University of Pittsburgh.