KARTHIK CHANDRASEKARAN🇺🇸
Principal Software Engineering Manager at Microsoft
About KARTHIK CHANDRASEKARAN
Principal Software Engineering Manager at Microsoft
I'm an Engineering Leader at Microsoft, located in Austin, Texas, with over 18 years of experience driving innovative AI and platform engineering initiatives. My work includes spearheading large-scale projects like Microsoft 365 Copilot systems, where I focus on enhancing search, retrieval, and intelligent agent architectures.
I specialize in a wide range of areas including AI/ML, fintech, identity management, and cloud-native systems. My background also includes leadership roles at Apple and Capital One, where I successfully delivered scalable and high-performance solutions.
As a mentor, I am passionate about guiding individuals in Product Design, Customer Experience (CX), Technical Product Management, and Platform Product Management. Whether you're navigating the complexities of full-stack development, data engineering, or exploring generative AI. I have built large teams and bootstrapped from ground up, hence I can ask help you with
1) Mock Interviews 2) AI Preparation (Agentic Set up) 3) Communication (Soft Skills) 4) Resume Reviews 5) Coaching
Expertise
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