Darshil Pandya

CEO

Redmond, Washington, United States9 yrs 10 mos experience

AI Enabled

Key Highlights

Expert in designing scalable Azure architectures.
Led cloud modernization reducing operational costs by ~35%.
Proven track record in AI-enabled solutions.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cloud Solutions Architect specializing in enterprise cloud adoption and AI integration.

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Skills

Core Skills

Solution ArchitectureAi ConsultingCloud StrategyProduct StrategySoftware Development

Other Skills

Microsoft Copilot AgentProduct ManagementProgram ManagementMicrosoft Copilot StudioAdvisory ConsultingArtificial Intelligence (AI)Market ResearchCompetitive AnalysisTeam ManagementProduct RequirementsCloud ComputingBusiness DevelopmentTeam LeadershipAgile Software DevelopmentBusiness Analysis

About

Azure Solutions Architect with 9+ years of experience designing and modernizing enterprise cloud platforms across financial services, insurance, and supply chain domains. I specialize in translating complex business requirements into secure, scalable Azure reference architectures across data platforms, application integration, identity, and governance. My work spans large-scale cloud migrations, Unified Data Platforms, Cloud Centers of Excellence, and AI-enabled Copilot solutions. Previously at Microsoft, I led enterprise solution architecture and POCs for Copilot Agents, integrating external systems like Oracle HCM to support 50,000+ users, while balancing security, compliance, and scalability. At Quantiphi, I architected Azure-based data and cloud platforms for global insurers, reducing data latency from T+24 to under T+1 hour and enabling ~35% operational cost reduction through standardization and reuse. I bring a strong architecture mindset with hands-on validation through POCs, deep stakeholder alignment, and a focus on business outcomes—not just technology. Currently seeking Azure Solution Architect / Cloud Architect roles where I can drive enterprise-scale cloud adoption and modernization.

Experience

9 yrs 10 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 7 mos

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Microsoft india

Product Architect

Nov 2024 – Apr 2025 · 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

● Led solution discovery, architecture design, and feasibility assessments with enterprise customers and SI partners, translating business requirements into scalable Copilot Agent solution architectures validated through targeted Proofs of Concept (POCs).
● Designed and validated enterprise Copilot Agent integrating with Oracle HCM APIs using Copilot Studio and Teams Toolkit, enabling improved HR knowledge retrieval for 50,000+ employees while addressing security, compliance, and data access constraints.
● Conducted architecture trade-off analysis between in-house custom agent development and out-of-the-box LLM-based Copilot agents, driving platform decisions based on effort, accuracy, scalability, and compliance considerations.
● Partnered with SI teams to assess existing customer ecosystems and recommend Copilot security models, data integration patterns, and agent design improvements, accelerating enterprise readiness and reducing implementation risks.
● Developed reference architectures, Quick Start Guides, and implementation templates covering data source integration, prompt design patterns, and deployment best practices, enabling faster Copilot Agent adoption across industries.
● Scaled Partner-Led Copilot Agent Implementations by 30% through a 5-week architecture enablement program for 200+ consultants.
● Served as end-to-end technical owner, aligning engineering, sales, and CS teams on architecture and delivery across enterprise engagements.

Microsoft Copilot AgentProduct ManagementProgram ManagementAI ConsultingMicrosoft Copilot StudioAdvisory Consulting+2

Quantiphi

Consultant - AI & Cloud

May 2022 – Jul 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Led enterprise-scale cloud modernization initiatives for global insurance and financial services clients, aligning business strategy, governance, and architecture to deliver measurable outcomes.
Unified Data Platform (Azure)
Led architecture for a centralized, governed Azure-based Unified Data Platform, consolidating fragmented, application-owned data from an AWS ecosystem into a scalable enterprise foundation.
Translated requirements from 90+ stakeholders into Azure reference architecture
Designed ingestion & consumption patterns supporting 80+ applications and 1,500+ BI reports (OBIEE & Qlik)
Reduced data latency from T+24 hrs to T+1 hr
Implemented platform-wide identity, access & governance using Entra ID and Azure Purview
Designed for scalability, availability & cost optimization with tiered storage and governed access
Enabled standardized data access, improved SLA visibility, and scalable onboarding of new data domains.
Cloud Center of Excellence (Financial Services)
Led architecture and operating model design to establish a Cloud CoE enabling secure, reusable, and governed cloud adoption across business units.
Conducted enterprise-wide assessment across 25+ stakeholders
Defined target-state reference architecture & governance framework
Designed reusable cloud patterns reducing duplicated engineering effort
Prioritized 20+ modernization initiatives aligned to business value
Reduced operational costs by ~35% through standardization and shared services
Accelerated cloud maturity while balancing centralized governance with team autonomy.

Market ResearchCompetitive AnalysisCloud StrategyProgram ManagementTeam ManagementAI Consulting+9

Sasken technologies limited

Product Strategy Consultant

Sep 2021 – Dec 2021 · 3 mos

Product GrowthProduct StrategyGo-to-Market StrategyCompetitive Analysis

Indian institute of management, calcutta

Student Council Representative

Apr 2021 – Apr 2022 · 1 yr

Microsoft

Product Support

Mar 2020 – Mar 2021 · 1 yr · Hyderabad, Telangana

𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀: Azure Cloud Services | Customer Empathy | Customer Support
Delivered expert technical support for 𝗔𝘇𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, resolving issues for global clients while maintaining 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗦𝗟𝗔 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲.
Proactively consulted 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟰𝟬 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, identifying opportunities for self-service and optimization using Azure solutions, resulting in a 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲 (𝗖𝗦𝗔𝗧) 𝗼𝗳 𝟰.𝟴/𝟱.
Demonstrated strong 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺-𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀, ensuring high-quality support and fostering long-term client trust.

Cloud StrategyCustomer ServiceMicrosoft AzureAgile Software DevelopmentSoftware Development Methodologies

Ncr corporation

Technical Team Lead

Jun 2018 – Feb 2020 · 1 yr 8 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀: Azure Cloud Services | Warehouse Management | Automation
Led a team of 𝟳 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 to develop a 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝟮𝗕 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺, improving operational efficiency and scalability.
Established and enforced 𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀, streamlining the software development lifecycle and accelerating delivery timelines.
Collaborated cross-functionally to implement 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 that reduced manual errors and enhanced system reliability.

Software DevelopmentProduct DevelopmentAgile Software Development

Cognizant

Associate - Projects

Mar 2018 – Jun 2018 · 3 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀: .NET Technologies | Product Architecture | Stakeholder Management
Managed the 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 (𝗦𝗼𝗪) and established a robust governance structure, ensuring seamless collaboration and zero bottlenecks during project execution.
Developed comprehensive 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗕𝗥𝗗) and engineered a 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶-𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 leveraging Azure App Service and Virtual Networks for a Fortune 500 client.
Coordinated closely with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives, enhancing 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆.

Software DevelopmentCloud StrategyAgile Software Development

Capgemini

3 roles

Associate Consultant

Jan 2017 – Feb 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo

𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀: .NET Technologies | Azure Cloud Services | Automation
Partnered with global clients to understand business requirements and advised on 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.
Led development of a 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 for a leading tobacco producer, 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝟯𝟬%.
Automated code review and documentation tagging for a Fortune 100 client, 𝗰𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝟵𝟱% 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗼𝗳 $𝟯𝟯,𝟬𝟬𝟬.
Developed a 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗯𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗣𝗔-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 for IT operations via API integration, reducing operational time by 𝟯𝟱%.

Software DevelopmentCloud StrategyProduct DevelopmentAgile Software DevelopmentArtificial Intelligence (AI)