Mark Lucovsky, the Senior Director of Engineering responsible for OS and Software Platform for AR and XR devices at Google, has made an announcement regarding his departure from the company. Taking to Twitter, Lucovsky expressed concerns over the ‘unstable commitment and vision’ within Google’s Augmented Reality (AR) leadership.
Lucovsky’s Impressive Career and Potential Reunion with Microsoft Before Google
Prior to his tenure at Google, Lucovsky held notable positions at Microsoft, where he contributed to the development of significant technologies, including the Windows NT operating system. Lucovsky’s diverse professional experience also includes stints at Facebook, Mombo, VMware, DEC, Vitesse, Culler, Data General, and Victor, as indicated in his Twitter bio. His role at Microsoft involved working as a Distinguished Engineer, and he later served as the General Manager of Operating Systems at Meta, Oculus VR.
In response to Lucovsky’s tweet, Eric Horvitz, the Chief Scientific Officer at Microsoft, extended an intriguing invitation, stating, “Time to come home? :-)” This invitation from a top executive at Microsoft has sparked speculation about a potential reunion between Lucovsky and the company, where he could continue advancing the field of Augmented Reality.
Lucovsky’s Extensive Experience and Expertise
With a career spanning over 35 years, Lucovsky possesses a wealth of experience in various layers of the software stack. His expertise ranges from microcode and operating systems to clouds and applications. Throughout his professional journey, Lucovsky has made significant contributions to the technology industry, and his departure from Google marks a notable development in the field of AR and XR devices.
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