Dipesh Bhakat — CTO
(All posts & views are my own and do not reflect those of my employer) I am a seasoned Software Engineer with 12 years of experience, specializing in scalable cloud platforms, AI-driven automation, and distributed systems. Currently at Microsoft, I lead the development of intelligent systems and platforms that accelerate partner onboarding, deliver measurable cost savings, and drive engineering excellence through automation. Beyond my role, I’ve built and deployed two AI-powered personal products (available in my profile’s Featured section) that showcase my passion for leveraging AI to solve real-world problems and creating accessible technology with free-tier adoption. Some recent highlights include: Integrating observability partners into Azure Marketplace, expanding the ecosystem. Deploying AI-powered agents that enhance engineering workflows and improve operational efficiency. I thrive at the intersection of technology, strategy, and collaboration, bringing teams together to design adaptive, resilient platforms that empower organizations to innovate at scale. Passionate about mentorship, applied machine learning, and intelligent automation, I aim to continuously push the boundaries of what’s possible in building the future of software.
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Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Experience: 12 yrs 7 mos
Skills
- Microsoft Azure
- Leadership
- Artificial Intelligence (ai)
Career Highlights
- Led AI strategy at Microsoft, driving revenue growth.
- Built AI-powered products showcasing real-world solutions.
- Achieved significant cost savings through automation.
Work Experience
Sonetel
AI Engineering Leader (8 mos)
Microsoft
Software Engineering Lead (3 yrs 4 mos)
Salesforce
Senior Member Of Technical Staff (2 yrs 2 mos)
ServiceNow
Software Engineer (SDE2) (2 yrs 5 mos)
Ivy Comptech
Software Engineer (1 yr 5 mos)
Oracle
Software Developer (1 yr 1 mo)
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Programmer Analyst (1 yr 6 mos)
Education
Executive MBA at Harvard Business School Online
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) at Jadavpur University, Kolkata