Raghu R

Senior Software Engineer

Redmond, Washington, United States15 yrs 2 mos experience
AI EnabledAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

  • Led transformative cloud and AI initiatives at Microsoft.
  • Achieved zero downtime during complex infrastructure migrations.
  • Developed innovative AI solutions enhancing operational efficiency.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS-focused Senior Software Engineer with expertise in cloud and AI technologies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Azure Machine LearningCloud InfrastructureAi SolutionsHigh-performance ComputingCloud-based Intellisense ScalingVersion Control (git)Version Control Migration

Other Skills

Microsoft OrleansMicrosoft AzureAzure SQLService AvailabilityAzure Data LakeAzure Cosmos DBAI Solutions DevelopmentDistributed SystemsSoftware Deployment & AutomationBackend Services DeliveryInfrastructureSystem OptimizationHPC/Batch ServicesAzure DevOps ServicesZero Downtime

About

Senior Software Engineer with experience leading transformative cloud and AI initiatives. With expertise in Azure Machine Learning, high-performance computing, and distributed systems, Have delivered scalable, reliable solutions that fuel business growth and operational excellence. During my career at Microsoft, my leadership has enhanced backend infrastructure to reduce provisioning times and improve developer productivity. Being a strategic thinker with a customer-centric mindset, he has directed cross-functional teams to design and deploy AI-driven innovations that simplify machine learning model deployment and ensure SLA compliance. Email: raghu.tillu@gmail.com Signature Strengths: AI Solutions Development System Optimization Cloud Infrastructure Zero Downtime System Optimization Resource Allocation Technical Issue Resolution Project Leadership Azure Machine Learning HPC/Batch Services Change Management Backend Services Response Time Reduction Cross-Functional Collaboration Cloud-Based Infrastructure Migration Customer Experience Improvement Infrastructure as a Service (IAAS) System Operations Management Virtual Machine Auto-Recovery Disaster Recovery Technology Snapshot: C++, C#, C, Microsoft Orleans, Microsoft Coyote, Python, PowerShell scripting, JavaScript, Perl, shell scripting, Assembly, Windows Services COM, WPF, ADO, ADLDS, MFC, Win32 API, Event Tracing for Windows, Windows Web Services, WinDBG XML, SOAP, XPATH, DOM, Web Services, VSO (Visual Studio Online), MSBuild, Nmake, Libgit, ClickOnce, WiX (Windows Installer XML), MSI (Microsoft Software Installers), Windows Source Depot, Git, Visual Source Safe

Experience

15 yrs 2 mos
Total Experience
15 yrs 2 mos
Average Tenure
15 yrs 2 mos
Current Experience

Microsoft

5 roles

Senior Software Engineer, Azure Machine Learning • Distributed Computing Systems

Apr 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

  • 🔹 Delivered optimal solutions with zero operational disruption by leading a team of 3 engineers during complex infrastructure migration projects.
  • 🔹 Achieved seamless data plane operations across 65B+ calls in all regions by migrating 17K+ nodes from Ubuntu 18 to Ubuntu 20 with 0% downtime.
  • 🔹 Improved model deployment by developing new preset workflows for machine learning infrastructure, minimizing complexity and time requirements.
  • 🔹 Optimized backend services and infrastructure to support exponential customer data and workload growth.
  • 🔹 Introduced the AI Agents and Assistance API for the Private Network scenario showcased at Microsoft Ignite (Nov 2024), driving innovation in enterprise AI solutions.
  • 🔹 Ensured zero downtime for high-scale machine learning projects by integrating workloads across multiple regions.
  • 🔹 Oversaw deployment transitions while coordinating with the China-based STCA, India-based IDC to deliver consistent results.
  • Azure Machine Learning
  • Cloud Infrastructure
  • AI Solutions
  • Distributed Computing
  • Migration
  • High-Performance Computing
  • Backend Services
  • Zero Downtime
  • System Optimization
  • Resource Allocation
  • Project Leadership
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
Microsoft OrleansMicrosoft AzureAzure SQLCloud InfrastructureHigh-Performance ComputingService Availability+25

Senior Software Engineer • Azure Batch • High-Performance Computing

Promoted

Dec 2018 – Mar 2023 · 4 yrs 3 mos

  • 🔹 Transformed Azure Batch infrastructure with Microsoft Coyote and gRPC, boosting performance and security.
  • 🔹 Cut Linux VM provisioning by 23% and Windows VMs by 9% through pre-provisioning and caching optimizations.
  • 🔹 Reduced Azure Batch response time from 7 minutes to under 20 seconds, handling 25x load surge during COVID-19.
  • 🔹 Developed VM auto-recovery system restoring 10K+ VMs daily with 93%+ reliability, enhancing system uptime.
  • 🔹 Optimized resource provisioning, boosting batch job efficiency through cross-team collaboration, including NRP and VMSS.
  • 🔹 Minimized storage overhead and streamlined operations with an efficient batch metadata cleanup service.
  • 🔹 Increased Azure Batch scalability and reliability, improving workload handling across industries.
  • 🔹 Ensured system scalability and high availability by managing critical backend services for job scheduling and execution.
  • Machine Learning
  • Cross-Regional Deployment
  • Zero-Downtime Migration
  • Backend Infrastructure
  • OpenAI Models
  • HPC/Batch Services
  • Service Availability
  • Modern Architecture
  • Scalability
  • Continuous Integration
  • Automation
  • Service Level Agreements
Microsoft OrleansMicrosoft AzureCloud InfrastructureHigh-Performance ComputingService AvailabilityAzure Data Lake+23

Software Engineer II• WDS, Windows and Devices Group • Windows Device and Engineering Efficiency

Promoted

Aug 2014 – Dec 2018 · 4 yrs 4 mos

  • 🔹 Led the creation of reSearch, a widely-used code search tool, while managing the integration of reSearch clients with the VSTS backend, enhancing code discovery, collaboration, and large-scale code indexing across Microsoft.
  • 🔹 Collaborated with high-performing teams and automated deployment processes by spearheading the migration of source code and build systems from legacy version control to Git.
  • 🔹 Improved developer productivity by scaling IntelliSense from local machines to the cloud, enabling shared precomputed indexing across multiple Git branches.
  • 🔹 Coordinated with a cross-functional team of 20 developers to integrate Git support into critical tools and workflows, modernizing Microsoft’s version control systems.
  • 🔹 Upgraded the development process and unlocked new capabilities by leading the migration of WinIDE, a Visual Studio extension, from legacy version control to Git.
  • 🔹 Stabilized codebases and streamlined build and deployment systems, achieving major milestones in improving Service Maturity Model (SMM) metrics.
  • Cloud-Based IntelliSense Scaling
  • Productivity Enhancement
  • Specification Building
  • Language Development
  • Code Search Tool Creation
  • Large-Scale Code Indexing
  • Version Control Migration
  • Git Integration and Support
  • Source Code Management
  • Service Maturity Model (SMM) Improvement
  • Bug Discovery & Resolution
  • Windows Application Debugging
Windows Application DebuggingHigh-Performance ComputingService AvailabilitySoftware Deployment & AutomationBackend Services DeliveryInfrastructure+14

Software Developer, Windows Engineering System

Promoted

May 2012 – Aug 2014 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Worked with two (2) other developers on Windows-focused team. Distinguished for discovering & sending a fix for bug in Windows Setup binary, shipped in Win 8.1.
  • Win32 API
  • Windows Installer Xml
  • MSI (Microsoft Installer)
  • Multithreading
  • Scalable Back-end Services
  • Core Operating Systems Concepts
High-Performance ComputingSoftware Deployment & AutomationBackend Services DeliveryZero DowntimeResource AllocationDevOps & CI/CD Pipeline Management+3

Internet Explorer 9, 10

Mar 2011 – May 2012 · 1 yr 2 mos

High-Performance ComputingSoftware Deployment & AutomationBackend Services DeliveryZero DowntimeResource AllocationDevOps & CI/CD Pipeline Management+1

Education

University of Southern California

Master of Science - MS — Computer Science

Sri Venkateswara University

Bachelor of Science - BS — Computer Science

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