Prior to joining Google in 2018, Tara spent more than 20 years working in tech, including 15 years with Microsoft where she helped launch Microsoft Azure in 30+ countries and 25+ languages and currencies across Eastern Europe.

Tara earned a degree in Computer Information Systems from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University and spent the first few years of her career as an application developer.

A charismatic speaker, Tara has keynoted and presented at forums around the world, including TedX, and has shared the stage with world-renowned thought leaders, such as Peter Attia, Carla Harris, and Google’s Thomas Kurian.

Tara is a proud wife and a mother of two girls and enjoys spending time traveling and being outdoors with her family. She’s an avid runner and skier, is passionate about health and wellness, and is a lifelong learner with a seemingly endless list of books and podcasts to absorb.