Microsoft to Lay Off Windows Superstar Bryan Roper

Long-time Microsoft watchers might already know Bryan Roper, as he’s undoubtedly one of the best presenters that took the stage at a Windows event in the last few years.

Roper, who is actually a product manager for the Windows and Devices Group at Microsoft, appears to be one of those affected by the new round of layoffs taking place at the software giant, even though pretty much everyone loved his appearances during Microsoft’s latest tech conferences.

In a post on Twitter, Bryan revealed the sad and unexpected news, but without providing any other specifics on how come he ended up on the list of people being laid off by Microsoft.

“As one of the Microsoft folks impacted by layoffs today, my heart, ears, and network go out to anyone else impacted #staystrong #newhorizons,” he said.

Layoffs to be announced this week

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