Seema Gulabrani

CTO

Hyderabad, Telangana, India29 yrs 6 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Proven track record in product innovation and engineering excellence.
Expert in building and scaling high-performance teams.
Strong leadership in blockchain technology and consulting.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned technology leader in SaaS and Blockchain consulting.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product ManagementEngineering LeadershipTeam ManagementSoftware EngineeringCloud ArchitectureBlockchain TechnologyConsultingTechnical ArchitectureDevopsArchitectureSoftware DevelopmentTechnology Leadership

Other Skills

.NET.NET FrameworkAgile MethodologiesAnalysisArchitecture StrategyBlockchain PracticeBusiness OwnershipC#CRMClient Relationship ManagementCloud ServicesCollaborationCommunicationCross-Geo Team ManagementDesign

About

Experienced tech leader with a strong track record of building products, shaping engineering strategy, and scaling teams. Passionate about mentoring, growing talent, and fostering a culture of innovation, ownership, and excellence. Brings global perspective and deep insight to drive meaningful, high-scale impact.

Experience

Microsoft

3 roles

Principal Group Engineering Manager | Windows Cross-Device & People experiences

Oct 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 5 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Accountable for, and driving product innovation, engineering excellence, and high-scale delivery across surfaces for three diverse product areas and platforms in Microsoft Windows. Responsible for conceptualizing product ideas that deliver significant business impact. product and engineering strategy, and collaboration with critical first party and industry partners.

Product InnovationEngineering ExcellenceHigh-Scale DeliveryCollaborationProduct StrategyProduct Management+1

Principal Group Engineering Manager | Microsoft Family Safety

Promoted

Feb 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 1 mo · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

End-to-end business and engineering ownership of Microsoft Family Safety and People-centered experiences in Windows. Built the team from the ground up - hiring ICs and engineering managers across levels. Successfully transitioned from fully remote to hybrid while sustaining high performance and strong outcomes.

Business OwnershipTeam BuildingHigh PerformanceHybrid Work TransitionTeam ManagementProduct Management

Director, Software Engineering - Enterprise Commerce

Mar 2018 – Feb 2020 · 1 yr 11 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Led engineering for Enterprise Commerce in the Cloud & AI division of Microsoft, India. The role involved strategy, design and implementation of large-scale distributed cloud services and engineering systems through which top volume OEMs and customers procure Microsoft products.

Engineering StrategyDesignImplementationCloud ServicesSoftware EngineeringCloud Architecture

Sopra steria

3 roles

Global Head of Technology | Blockchain Stream

Promoted

Aug 2016 – Mar 2018 · 1 yr 7 mos · Noida Area, India

Pitched and established the global blockchain practice at Sopra Steria, reporting directly to the worldwide CTO. Scaled the practice from ground zero to a cross-geo team, defining strategy, ramping up consultants and engineers, and leading innovation. Engaged with CXOs across Western Europe - spanning banking, aerospace, manufacturing, and public sector - to consult, shape ideas, and deliver real-world blockchain solutions. Successfully sold and executed pilots and PoCs, owning the full lifecycle from vision to delivery. Built an ecosystem of start-up’s, recruiting and setting up business contracts.

Blockchain PracticeConsultingInnovationCross-Geo Team ManagementBlockchain Technology

Principal Technical Architect | Sopra Banking Software

Jun 2015 – Jul 2016 · 1 yr 1 mo · Noida Area, India

Sopra Banking Software is a core banking solution used by 1800+ institutions across Europe, Middle East and Africa. As the tech architect for 420+ offshore engineers, spearheaded modernization for a diverse tech stack. Defined DevOps direction and unified tech choices across, creating leverage and consistency across teams.

ModernizationDevOps DirectionTech ChoicesTechnical ArchitectureDevOps

Principal Technical Architect | Telecom, Media and Entertainment division

Jan 2013 – May 2015 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Noida Area, India

Drove a major digital transformation for a European telecom giant as part of the consulting and services division at Sopra Steria. Led RFP, owned architecture strategy, and front-ended the client relationship - from vision to full-scale delivery. Blended strategic thinking with hands-on execution across complex, distributed systems.

Digital TransformationArchitecture StrategyClient Relationship ManagementConsultingArchitecture

Sopra india

2 roles

Lead Architect

Promoted

Jul 2008 – Dec 2012 · 4 yrs 5 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Consultant

Jan 2003 – Jan 2007 · 4 yrs · Noida Area, India

Sapient corporation

Senior Associate (Technology)

Oct 2001 – Feb 2003 · 1 yr 4 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Led fusion, design, development and warranty for a large US Telecom client. Later, as part of the Advanced Technology Team, developed reusable frameworks that became foundational assets accelerating delivery, improving consistency, and scaling engineering efficiency across project teams at Sapient.

Centre for international management

Consultant

Aug 1998 – Sep 2001 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Instructor for M.S. and M.Tech. programs in collaboration with Kent State (Ohio) and Middlesex University (UK). Led architecture and engineering consulting for B2C and B2B products in the textile industry, combining academic and real-world impact.

DesignDevelopmentFramework DevelopmentSoftware DevelopmentTechnology Leadership

Niit technologies ltd.

Associate Consultant

May 1995 – Apr 1998 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Built fintech applications and HR products for U.S. clients. Led design and development, driving delivery excellence in a fast-paced consulting environment.

ArchitectureEngineering ConsultingConsulting