Rick Baxter is a Data Science Manager | Data Analyst | Software Quality Manager | Software Test Developer. Colleagues describe him as "I've known Rick through the years in a number of different capacities, and have always loved working with him. When he ran the quality team in core Windows, and we were trying to get Surface off the ground, he was a great partner and a collaborator, and we all benefited from his deep technical knowledge of Windows, his fundamental understanding of Quality, and his willingness to help us navigate the organizational complexities of Windows and Microsoft. Later when I had a chance to build a Data Science team for Surface, Rick was the leader that I was lucky to be able to bring to our org, and I had the opportunity to watch him build the Data Science function and team from scratch in Surface. He is a humble leader who empowers his team, he builds a healthy culture, he is a champion of diverse and inclusive hiring. He did a fantastic job of putting together a vision for Data Science for our team, and then led his team to bring that vision to life, merging together aspects of Quality and Data Science. A great leader, manager and technical contributor." and "I was fortunate to work under Rick's leadership in enabling data and insights for Microsoft Surface organization. Some of the things that stand out for me are: 1. Passionate: You have consistently demonstrated an unparalleled passion for the work that you own. You go above and beyond to ensure the success of the team and the organization. It is just amazing to see how your passion transmits to any person you talk to. Your passion has led the team to strive for excellence always. 2. Attention to details: Managing data and insights in a wide and complicated domain is not easy. Untangling hardware data and managing the same can be quite a tedious and exhausting one. Your attention to detail has been instrumental in achieving team goals. 3. Integrity, and dedication: You are a true asset to any organization. You consistently display a high level of professionalism, integrity, and dedication. You are a very reliable, trustworthy professional, and leads the team by example. You are a great team player, always willing to collaborate and support others to achieve broader organization goals. 4. People-First Leader: You have showed what a true leader is - you give respect and earn respect, a great empathy while also inspiring the team to perform at their best. You have a positive attitude, provide guidance and support, and foster a collaborative work environment. 5. Results-Driven: You are a highly results-driven, consistently delivering high-quality work and exceeding expectations. You have a proactive approach to problem-solving and are always looking for ways to make the organization better and improve team performance. 6. All day learner: You hare truly an "all-day learner" and sets a remarkable example for all of us. Your thirst for knowledge and eagerness to stay updated is truly commendable. Your humility and willingness to learn from others, regardless of their position or experience, is truly inspiring. Not only do you invest in your own learning, but you fostered a culture to support team learning as well. You are always willing to share insights, provide resources, and create opportunities for us to learn and grow. Thank you for Rick for being you. I would choose you as my manager any day."