Sandeep Alur — CTO
27 Years of experience spanning 3 IT companies sums up my professional experience till date. Started my career working for a mid-sized IT company (Genisys Software), moved to a Global SI (Wipro Technologies) and eventually to one of the largest IT companies on this planet (Microsoft Corporation). Being a passionate techie, an AI Practitioner and evangelist at heart, I love technologies that have a profound impact on human lives. A 'Thought Leader', a 'Trusted Adviser' and a meticulous implementer on the ground. An invited speaker at most of the technical conferences hosted by Microsoft, 3rd Party and meetup/OSS Communities. Extensive experience of working with Global Conglomerates, Independent Software Vendors (ISV) and Start-ups in India. I have played key roles through my professional career in aligning to the core priorities of the company. If there is one common thread that has stayed intact right through my career, it would be my ‘Learner Mindset’. My professional success and personal development are a clear reflection of the constant learning approach that I have adopted till date. MY BELIEF: 'Generative AI' will usher Human-Computer Interaction into a new era of transformative experiences. EDUCATION: CTO Executive Program accreditation, University of Cambridge, Postgraduate – DATA SCIENCE & AI (2018, ISB), Graduate – BE, Mechanical Engineering (1997, RVCE), My Leadership Principles • Servant leadership with a focus on creating an environment led by Empathy. • Entrepreneurial approach towards problem solving. • Learner Mindset as a vehicle to Stay Relevant in the Industry
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned technology leader with expertise in SaaS and enterprise solutions.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 27 yrs 8 mos
Career Highlights
- 27 years of experience in leading technology initiatives.
- Passionate AI practitioner and thought leader.
- Servant leadership focused on empathy and problem-solving.
Work Experience
Microsoft
CTO at Microsoft Innovation Hub, India (2 yrs 9 mos)
Director - Microsoft Technology Center (4 yrs 3 mos)
Director - Partner Technology Engagements (2 yrs)
Director - Technical Evangelism (4 yrs)
Lead Evangelist (2 yrs 11 mos)
Enterprise Architect Advisor (2 yrs 5 mos)
Wipro Technologies
Solution Architect (5 yrs 2 mos)
Genisys Software
Consultant (4 yrs 5 mos)
Education
Executive Education at University of Cambridge
Certificate Program in Business Analytics (CBA) at Indian School of Business
Bachelor’s Degree at RV College Of Engineering
Associate’s Degree at K.L.E. Society's S. Nijalingappa College (KLE SNC), Bengaluru
SSLC at St. Joseph's High School - Hassan