Iliyas Chawdhary

CTO

Redmond, Washington, United States26 yrs 10 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • 25 years of engineering leadership experience
  • Expert in Dynamics 365 and enterprise solutions
  • Proven track record in building high-performing teams
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and enterprise solutions architect with extensive experience in technical program management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Technical Program ManagementSoftware EngineeringEnterprise ArchitectureAgile CoachingBusiness Process ImprovementStrategic VisionArchitectureRoadmap DevelopmentVendor ManagementDelivery ManagementClient ManagementClient CoordinationTeam BuildingProject ManagementSoftware Development

Other Skills

AI BuilderBusiness Process Re-engineeringChange ManagementIntegrationManagementStrategy

About

With an impressive 25-year tenure as an Engineering leader, I have left an indelible impact on the industry. Throughout my extensive career, I have demonstrated unwavering expertise and an unwavering commitment to driving technological advancements. As a strategic thinker, innovator, and visionary, I have consistently delivered enterprise solutions that have revolutionized businesses on a large scale. My success lies in my ability to cultivate enduring partnerships and foster collaboration. By engaging diverse stakeholders, and reporting to executive leadership, I have consistently generated substantial business value. As a results-oriented servant leader, I thrive in ambiguous situations leading transformative change. My experience spans a broad spectrum of responsibilities, including defining and executing technology strategies, developing cutting-edge IT products and services, building organizational capabilities, establishing efficient business processes and architectural frameworks, and assembling and guiding high-performing teams through the entire conceptualization, design, and delivery cycle. Key Competencies that define my skill set include: - Mastery of Dynamics 365, encompassing Customer Engagements and Operations - Proficiency in Business Process Improvement and Management - Expertise in Process Modeling and Workflow Automation - Exceptional Leadership and Relationship Management capabilities - Accomplished in Program and Product Management - Accomplished in Training, Mentoring, Coaching, and Public Speaking - Proficient in Six Sigma methodologies - Comprehensive understanding of Solution Delivery Methods, including Agile, Scenario Focused Engineering, and other SDLCs - Profound knowledge of Enterprise Architecture and Transformation - Strategic Planning and Roadmap development expertise - Proven track record in Data Management and Governance - Proficient in Machine Learning and Data Science applications I have earned the trust of my peers and colleagues due to my proficiency in various areas, including: - My ability to translate complex business scenarios into effective technology solutions - My proven track record of building and leading high-performing global teams - My expertise in change management, enabling organizations to increase their overall business value - My knack for developing comprehensive enterprise roadmaps and devising business strategies - My proficiency in tackling large-scale, challenges by breaking them into manageable components - My keen eye for identifying innovation opportunities and delivering tangible results

Experience

Microsoft

7 roles

Principal Group Engineering Manager

Promoted

Jan 2025Present · 1 yr 2 mos

Principal Group Manager

Oct 2021Feb 2025 · 3 yrs 4 mos

  • In my current role as Senior Director - I am responsible for leading the Technical Program Management, Software Engineering and User Experience to support the Enterprise and Employee Skilling Platforms across Digital Skilling Portfolio
AI BuilderTechnical Program ManagementSoftware Engineering

Principal Group Software Engineering Manager

Promoted

Jan 2019Oct 2021 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Principal Engineering Manager

Sep 2017Oct 2021 · 4 yrs 1 mo

  • Driving design, enterprise architecture and engineering for business solutions built on Dynamics 365.
Enterprise Architecture

Enterprise Architect and Engineering Delivery Manager

Mar 2015Sep 2017 · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • Engineering Leader and Agile coach in Microsoft IT (SESIT) - I am currently accountable for enabling efficient business processes and solutions for HR & Legal leveraging Microsoft Dynamics and various technology stacks like .NET, Azure & Machine Learning.
Agile CoachingBusiness Process Improvement

Sr. Technical Architect for Solutions Delivery

Dec 2013Mar 2015 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Leading and driving strategic vision, architecture, roadmap and delivery of the business solutions supporting Microsoft Staffing & Human Resources. Reimagining and redesigning the "Prospect to Hire" solution build on Microsoft Dynamics CRM to support the global talent labs and resource pool within Microsoft.
  • Accountable for strategic vision, roadmap and strategy, financials, resource management , program charter & deliverables, cross team/group collaboration and engineering delivery.
Strategic VisionArchitecture

Solutions Planning & Quality Manager

Feb 2011Dec 2013 · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • Leading and driving Strategic & Technical Roadmap, Engineering, Operations, Infrastructure and Business support for the Sales, Services and Support solutions in Advertising and Online.
  • Accountable for defining the roadmap and strategy, budget management, vendor management , program charter & deliverables, cross team/group collaboration, engineering delivery, operations and end user support.
Roadmap DevelopmentVendor Management

Majescomastek

Technical Architect / Technical Program Manager

Jan 2008Feb 2011 · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • Managing a team on Micorsoft Dynamics CRM application, responsible for delivery management, quality, client management and requirements detailing.
Delivery ManagementClient Management

Mastek ltd

Technical Leader

Jun 2004Mar 2008 · 3 yrs 9 mos

  • Managing and leading a team on application developed to cater to broker dealer domain. Responsibility involved client coordination, requirements detailing, delivery/quality management, team building.
Client CoordinationTeam Building

Triple point technology

Senior Software Engineer

Jan 2004Jun 2004 · 5 mos

  • Responsible for managing and developing the project for India Electron Exchange (electricity auctions on the NET)
  • Primary responsibilities involved designing, coding, testing, deployment and client interaction.
Project Management

3i infotech (earlier known as icici infotech)

Senior Software Developer

Jun 2003Jan 2004 · 7 mos

  • Primary responsibilities were coding and testing. Also, had some amount of client interaction as was positioned at client place.
Software Development

Baz software pvt. ltd

Senior Software Engineer

Jun 2000Jun 2003 · 3 yrs

  • Worked as a Senior Software Engineer. Developed web applications using Microsoft technologies. Also performed the activities of database admnistrator.
Software Development

Niit ltd

Faculty (Technical Assistant)

Feb 1999Feb 2000 · 1 yr

  • Worked as a technical assistant (Lab assistant)

Education

Quantic School of Business and Technology

Executive MBA

Nov 2022Feb 2024

Karnataka State Open University

MASTER OF SCIENCE — Information Technology

Jan 2005Jan 2005

National Institute of Information Technology

GNIIT — Computer Science

Jan 1997Jan 2000

National College

BSC — Chemistry

Jan 1994Jan 1997

K.C College

HSC — Science

Jan 1992Jan 1994

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