Surya Bhanu — CTO

I’m a Principal Engineering Manager at Microsoft AI org, where I lead teams building large-scale systems that power core experiences across Bing and Microsoft Edge. Over the last decade, I’ve worked across consumer products, search, and data-intensive platforms, with a consistent focus on clear ownership, execution rigor, and long-term impact. Prior to my current role, I led the growth engineering team of TakeLessons following its acquisition by Microsoft. My leadership philosophy is simple: 1. Strong teams are built on clarity, not heroics 2. Sustainable performance matters more than short-term acceleration 3. High standards and human decency are not in conflict I care deeply about building engineering cultures where people are trusted with ownership, held to clear expectations, and supported to do meaningful work. I spend a significant part of my time mentoring engineers and data scientists, strengthening technical judgment, and improving how teams make decisions under ambiguity. I value thoughtful problem-solving, ethical leadership, and work that creates durable impact.

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Experience: 12 yrs 8 mos