To put it in perspective, Aul is two steps away from Satya Nadella being his boss. The way Aul approaches users - listening, replying, working out solutions - is unique among top executives at big companies. When ever is this quiet this late in the afternoon, I always hold out hope for a build. From here, he gradually moved up the company and became a manager for Windows 7, and then 8, and then, finally, 10. For example, Windows 8 removed the Start Menu but Windows 10 brought it back because users complained.Īul got his start working on the internal reporting feature for Windows, according to his LinkedIn. The Insiders programme was created in early 2015 as a way of engaging with Windows users - especially hardcore users - and finding out what, exactly, they wanted to see in the operating system. In an interview with Windows Weekly, a podcast about Microsoft hosted by Paul Thurrot, Mary Jo Foley, and Leo Laporte, Aul described the programme as 'remarkable.' He then went on to laugh and joke with the presenters about an upcoming build. Merry Christmas #WindowsInsiders, to those of you who celebrate!Įngaging with the Windows community is important for Aul. Terry Myerson, the head of Windows and Devices (which makes him Aul's boss), has sent 71 tweets since 2007. In comparison, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has sent just 384 tweets since 2009. Hey #WindowsInsiders, would anyone like a new PC build today?ġ/ Sorry #WindowsInsiders for confusion on the new update for W10 Mobile todayĪs of today, Aul has almost 115,000 followers and has sent over 7,500 tweets. At the last count, that was over three million people.Įvery day Aul interacts with members of the Insider programme on Twitter, replying to questions, bugs, and general information about how Windows is working for them. When Aul pushes the button - or, as is more likely, the series of key-presses - the next version of Windows is sent to anyone who signed up for the Windows Insider programme.

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