Harish S.

Director of Engineering

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India22 yrs 3 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 23 years of software engineering experience.
Expert in AI-powered automation and transformation.
Proven track record in leading high-performing teams.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and Cloud Computing expert with a strong focus on AI-driven solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Solution ArchitectureCloud ComputingSoftware Project ManagementSoftware DevelopmentConsulting

Other Skills

.NETAI-Enabled InnovationASP.NET MVCAgile MethodologiesBusiness AnalysisCI/CD AdoptionCapital MarketsCloud & AICloud ApplicationsCloud SolutionsCollaborationEngineering LeadershipEngineering StrategiesEnterprise SoftwareGlobal Delivery

About

Engineering Leader at Microsoft with over 23+ years of experience in software engineering, technology delivery, solution architecture, and consulting. I lead high-performing teams to deliver scalable, secure, and forward-looking solutions across enterprise platforms. My focus lies in driving innovation through AI, modernizing legacy systems, and aligning engineering execution with strategic business goals. Leading multiple transformation initiatives, including: Driving AI-powered automation across finance and operations, streamlining complex workflows and enhancing developer productivity through modern tooling. Leading cross-functional efforts to unify data strategy and telemetry for improved decision-making in procurement and financial domains. Overseeing the retirement and modernization of legacy systems, resulting in significant improvements in user experience, cost efficiency, and operational agility. Championing the adoption of AI-assisted engineering tools to elevate code quality, security, and team velocity. Actively contributing to culture-building efforts through leadership in manager communities, inclusion programs, and social impact initiatives. I thrive at the intersection of technology, people, and purpose—bringing clarity, structure, and momentum to every initiative I lead. Whether it’s scaling platforms, mentoring future leaders, or shaping enterprise-wide transformation, I’m passionate about building systems and cultures that last.

Experience

22 yrs 3 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 8 mos

Average Tenure

7 yrs 4 mos

Current Experience

Microsoft

3 roles

Director of Software Engineering - Principal Group Engg Manager

Promoted

Feb 2025 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos

Driving Procurement Transformation through Scalable Systems & AI-Enabled Innovation at Azure Commerce and Ecosystem

Solution ArchitectureCloud ComputingAI-Enabled Innovation

Principal Engineering Manager

Mar 2022 – Feb 2025 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Engineering leadership for Surface Incentives Platform at Commerce and Ecosystems (Cloud & AI)

Engineering LeadershipCloud & AISoftware Project Management

Senior Engineering Manager

Jan 2019 – Mar 2022 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Providing strategic technical leadership for the Commerce Financial Services (CFS) teams within Cloud+Al, with accountability for guiding team direction, ensuring delivery on all commitments, and fostering strong, collaborative partnerships across global teams and disciplines.

Strategic Technical LeadershipCollaborationSoftware Project Management

Anz

Technology Manager

Jan 2014 – Jan 2019 · 5 yrs · Bengaluru Area, India

Led the delivery of transformation programs within ANZ Institutional Markets, aligning product implementations and development initiatives across Regulatory, Assurance, and Finance streams. Established engineering strategies, provided hands-on technical leadership, and fostered strong business-technology partnerships. Championed CI/ CD adoption and oversaw BAU systems including Finance Reconciliation, Suitability Framework, Trade Surveillance, Operational Risk Radar, and Electronic Communication Surveillance (Genesys-based). Tech stack: C#, ASP.NET, MVC, JQuery, SQL Server, Control-M, Jira, UDeploy, Bamboo, QlikView.
Program & Project Management: Successfully managed mid- to large-scale application and infrastructure projects from planning through execution.
People Leadership: Built and nurtured a 20-member high-performing, cross-functional team with strong mentoring, performance management, and development planning.
Vendor Management: Proven track record in establishing and managing offshore and onshore vendor teams-including Tier 1 partners in India- along with contract negotiation and oversight.

Transformation ProgramsEngineering StrategiesCI/CD AdoptionSoftware Project Management

Wipro

Solutions Architect

Apr 2012 – Jan 2014 · 1 yr 9 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

Worked as a Pre-Sales Architect, prepared solution design for cloud based RFPs. Worked with business verticals to draw up the initial project costing for implementation, customization and roll out services.
Contributed in design and development of Azure PaaS based solutions, PoCs and cloud assessment workshops, evangelizing Enterprise Application Cloud offerings for Cloud Practice.

Pre-Sales ArchitectureCloud SolutionsSolution Architecture

Aditi technologies

Technical Lead

Apr 2011 – Mar 2012 · 11 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

Drove a major Microsoft Machine Translation initiative by developing a collaborative, multilingual ASP.NET MVC portal hosted on Azure PaaS, enabling real-time user and translator moderation. Led end-to-end design, development, and Agile delivery of Azure-hosted
apps.

Machine TranslationASP.NET MVCSoftware Development

Headstrong

Lead Consultant

Aug 2006 – Apr 2011 · 4 yrs 8 mos · Greater New York City Area

Acted as a trusted Technical Consultant with UBS, Credit Suisse, Bank of America, and CMC Markets -driving impactful initiatives from building a robust OMS for equity derivatives trading to crafting custom Bl/reporting tools for Prime Services that unlocked deeper revenue insights. Spearheaded enhancements to in-house frameworks with modern, efficient solutions.

Technical ConsultingOMS DevelopmentConsulting

Satyam

Software Engineer

Jan 2004 – Aug 2006 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

Contributed as a software developer to an in-house SaaS-based Accounts Management System (ASP/SQL Server on IIS) and supported Telstra's IT transition to Satyam by facilitating application migration and rationalization from Melbourne

Software DevelopmentSaaS