Ilyas F ☁☁☁

Technical Program Manager

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India19 yrs 4 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over a decade of experience in product management.
  • Expertise in developing user-friendly AI products.
  • Proven track record in driving product-led growth.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Management expert with a focus on AI and Cloud Solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product ManagementTechnical LeadershipAgile MethodologiesStartup MentorshipIot Solutions

Other Skills

A/B TestingCommunication SkillsContent MarketingCross-Functional CollaborationCustomer Journey MappingCustomer RetentionData AnalysisDeep Technical ProficiencyGrowth HackingHypothesis TestingIT Project & Program ManagementLeadershipMarket AnalysisProblem-SolvingProduct Analytics

About

With a rich background in product management and a deep understanding of product-led growth, I bring over a decade of experience with Xebia, ABB, Microsoft. My leadership style is collaborative and inclusive, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. I have successfully worked with diverse teams to develop AI products that are not only technologically advanced but also user-friendly and market-ready. At Microsoft, I am dedicated to driving product excellence and achieving business objectives through strategic planning and execution. My goal is to lead the development of AI solutions that empower users and drive sustainable growth. - Data Analysis - A/B Testing - User Research - Customer Journey Mapping - Product Roadmapping - Cross-Functional Collaboration - Strategic Thinking -User-Centric Design -Market Analysis -Growth Hacking - Content Marketing - Customer Retention - User Engagement - Product Analytics - Hypothesis Testing - Agile Methodologies - Deep Technical Proficiency - Communication Skills - Stakeholder Management - Problem-Solving - Leadership - Product Innovation

Experience

Microsoft

2 roles

Principal Technical Program Manager

Promoted

Mar 2025Present · 1 yr · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

IT Project & Program ManagementProduct ManagementTechnical Leadership

Senior Technical Program Manager

Jan 2022Mar 2025 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Working in the Commercial Software Engineering team as a Senior Program Manager qualifying and managing engineering engagements empowering Microsoft Customers and Partners to achieve more and transform their Intelligent Cloud and Edge through great software engineering and "code-with" opportunities. Works with Development and Engineering teams using Agile and Scrum methodologies. To learn more https://microsoft.github.io/code-with-engineering-playbook/CSE/
IT Project & Program ManagementAgile MethodologiesCross-Functional CollaborationProduct Management

Microsoft for startups

Startup Mentor

May 2022Present · 3 yrs 10 mos · Worldwide

  • Microsoft for Startups is designed to support all founders from idea to exit, Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub brings together the technology, guidance, and support you need to hit your next milestone. Sign up in minutes with no funding required. https://startups.microsoft.com/
IT Project & Program ManagementStartup Mentorship

Azconf dev

Founder & Organizer

May 2020Present · 5 yrs 10 mos · India

  • India Azure Community Conference (AzConf) is a developer community-driven conference for the developers by the developers. The event hosts cloud experts/speakers to present a variety of topics around Microsoft Cloud, DevOps, AI/ML etc

Abb

IoT Evangelist

Jul 2017Jan 2022 · 4 yrs 6 mos · Bangalore

  • Develop & implement Industry 4.0 market offerings for Industrial Automation and Smart Manufacturing by leveraging the Internet of Things (IoT, Manufacturing processes and large volumes of data for business benefit)
  • Advance our Business's latest thinking in all aspects of Industry Automation, Manufacturing and supply chain value chains.
  • Oversee and support digital transformation strategy engagements with large client organizations
  • Design new/improved digital customer experiences and develop digital customer engagement strategies
  • Architect, Develop and Support IoT projects from start-to-finish and drive blended teams of management
  • experience designers and technology implementation specialists to deliver highly automated IoT Projects.
  • Mentor and coach others to deliver quality results and promote others' professional development
IT Project & Program ManagementIoT Solutions

Xebia group

Principal Cloud Consultant

Jul 2016Jul 2017 · 1 yr · Bangalore

  • I am responsible for designing, implementing and leading the Azure Cloud Computing & Emerging Platform CoE (Center of Expertise/Excellence) transformation which included but not limited to; incubation, road map, strategy ,direction, management architecture, process, organisational design, structure, team management, cost and budget management.
  • Defining, Architecture, Development & Operation of CLOUD, BIG-DATA, API, MOBILE PLATFORM, ALM & DEVOPS Services
  • Lead technology innovation & enterprise roadmap Development.
  • Incubate new models, services and processes that enable rapid value creation for our customers
  • Identify cloud disposition, on-boarding, and effective architecture and migration strategies
  • Managing cross-functional business partnership relationships to promote digital agenda
  • Evangelizing emerging technology and system across the enterprise to drive adoption (Micro services, Containers etc)
  • Developing new concepts into proof-of-value products to enable new business process
  • Design, implement and deliver both architecture, operational & governance model for the next generation IT Services.

Microsoft

Partner Solution Architect

Sep 2015Jul 2016 · 10 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

  • Evangelize Azure, identify opportunities and transition on premises / existing workloads to Azure (across South India).
  • Implementation of IAAS role in Microsoft Azure, Pre- Sales Technical activities, effective technical presentations, demos etc.
  • Interfacing with both the generalists and specialists in the sales and delivery teams (including partners, services, service organizations) focused on consumption of the Azure platform in high potential accounts
  • Building a technical and security architecture in Azure for the selected apps/workloads •Lead compliance assessments with the customer on designed Azure architecture
  • Selecting a migration approach to lift and shift the workloads to Azure or architecting a greenfield development and/or production platform for new applications
  • Reporting to customer as business objectives / business value conditions are met
  • Documenting and sharing technical best practices / insights with engineering and the architect community.

8kmiles software services

Cloud Solution Architect

Feb 2015Jul 2016 · 1 yr 5 mos · India

  • Design, Architect and implement Cloud Solutions using AWS or Microsoft Azure
  • Assist Sales team in identifying & closing opportunities through customer meets & presentations
  • Advise customers on various cloud solution options & recommend a solution that aligns with business customer needs
  • Assess& Recommend public & hybrid cloud solutions, including IAAS, SAAS, PAAS

Aspire systems

Technical Evangelist

Apr 2012Jan 2015 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Chennai Area, India

  • Evangelized Techcello, a .Net based SaaS Application Development Framework. Techcello, was developed from ground up by Asteor Softwares(A division of Aspire Systems pvt ltd). Worked as an all rounder and handled Pre-Sales, SaaS Consulation, Application re-vamping, Multi-Tenancy migration, Application Consolidation etc.

Gavs

Senior Software Developer

Jul 2010Apr 2012 · 1 yr 9 mos · Chennai

  • Responsible for building new systems with .NET 4.0 / ASP.NET / VB.NET / SQL Server 2008 / WCF Web Services / WCF Data Services.
  • Developed/Enhanced functionalities on the customer’s existing software products.
  • Developing multi-tier software applications with a focus on desktop like web based solutions.
  • Planning and executing coding in Microsoft.Net and C#.
  • Design SQL Reports using advanced tools such as Crystal Reports/ SQL server Reporting Services.
  • Enhance and Upgrade existing solutions as per the customer’s direction.

Rage communications

Web Specialist

Mar 2008Jun 2010 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Chennai

  • Involved in gathering requirements of the clients and analysis of the data.
  • Design and Development of Layout.
  • Writing Technical Specifications, Coding and testing.
  • Following and preparing Quality Documents conferring to standards.
  • Involved in unit testing, regression testing and also integration testing.
  • Involved in User acceptance testing.

Apollo computer education private limited

Corporate Trainer

Mar 2007Mar 2008 · 1 yr · Chennai Area, India

  • Maintain and Enhance existing software solutions
  • Integrate internal applications with SharePoint portals for easier collaborations and document management
  • Train students on Microsoft Technologies such as Microsoft.Net Framework, ASP.NET, C# and RDBMS software such as SQL Server etc

Sutherland global services

Consultant

Oct 2006Jun 2007 · 8 mos · Chennai

  • Executive

Education

Indian Institute of Management Nagpur

Post Graduate Programme in Strategic Management — Strategic Management

Apr 2024Apr 2025

Karnataka State Open University

Master of Technology (M.Tech.) — Information Technology

Jan 2012Jan 2014

Madras Univesity

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Jan 2010Jan 2012

Anna University Chennai

B.Tech — Information Technology

Jan 2002Jan 2006

Anaikar Arabic Oriental School

HSC

Jan 2000Jan 2002

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