Microsoft Has Successfully Recruited an Apple Techie

The person Microsoft chose to send gold is not a strange name in the world of technology. That's Ruben Caballero, the former chief executive of wireless technology at Apple Inc.

According to the newly updated LinkedIn profile of Ruben Caballero, the technology giant based in Redmond, Washington has officially appointed him as Microsoft's vice president of collaboration on hardware design and technology. More specifically, Ruben Caballero will be the head of Microsoft's mixed reality and artificial intelligence division, acting as a 'chief architect' responsible for designing and monitoring HoloLens development projects. other "special projects".

This move to appoint high-level personnel shows Microsoft's seriousness in its plans to invest in developing high-tech hardware - a field that promises to be one of the main focus of its business strategy. of the company in the future.

Prior to 'joining the team' Microsoft, Ruben Caballero was one of Apple's senior personnel with 14 years holding the position of vice president of engineering for wireless technology development, such as antenna systems. inside devices like iPhone, iPad and Mac. He is also responsible for overseeing Apple's plans for global wireless product testing.

After leaving Apple in early 2019, Ruben Caballero became senior advisor, strategic planning expert for several Silicon Valley startups, notably among them Keyssa and Humane, The startup was also founded and run by a former Apple employee, specializing in the development of technologies that replace wire connections with wireless connections.

It can be said that the appearance of Ruben Caballero at Microsoft promises an attractive race in augmented reality technology and AI among technology giants in the US in particular and worldwide in general.