Ravi Ramchandran — VP of Engineering
I head IDC Engineering for Azure Model Scaling Platform within Azure AI Core. My role involves managing managers, distinguished engineers, and machine learning experts to strengthen the foundational components of the Azure AI Core. I built this organization from the ground up at IDC, shaping its vision, end-to-end experiences, and platform strategy while overseeing site-facing operations, on-call pods, and cross-functional initiatives. My journey has evolved from a distinguished individual contributor to a strategic leader, driving multiple high-impact initiatives across Microsoft, Walmart, Oracle and GE. Along the way, I’ve explored the intersection of management, innovation, and leadership—realizing that true leadership goes beyond frameworks. I’ve developed a leadership style rooted in self-mastery, human-centric principles, and pragmatic execution. I am deeply passionate about attracting, hiring, and retaining top engineering talent, fostering inclusive teams, and creating a culture of collaboration and innovation. With a postgraduate degree in Machine Learning and AI, along with Management certification from IIM, I bring both technical depth and strategic vision to my work. I also hold two patents in data quality and smart operations. Always looking to connect with like-minded professionals—let’s talk
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and Healthcare expert with strong leadership in AI and engineering management.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 22 yrs 11 mos
Skills
- Engineering Management
- Large Language Models (llm)
- Generative Ai
- Machine Learning
- Software Architecture
- Cloud Security
Career Highlights
- Built and scaled a 30+ member engineering team.
- Led high-impact initiatives across major tech companies.
- Holds two patents in data quality and smart operations.
Work Experience
Microsoft
Principal Engineering Manager/Director| India Engineering Lead | Azure AI (2 yrs 2 mos)
Walmart Global Tech
Director of Engineering (1 yr)
Senior Engineering Manager - Search (3 yrs 3 mos)
Manager - Walmart Data Platform (1 yr 6 mos)
GE Healthcare
Engineering Leader - IoT and Cloud (4 yrs)
Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Banking
Principal Architect/AVP (1 yr)
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Various - Manager/Architect - Technology (5 yrs)
Oracle
Senior Applications Engineer (2 yrs)
Tata Consultancy Services
Systems Engineer (3 yrs)
Education
Postgraduate Degree at International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore
(Pursuing) Master of Science - MS by Research at Liverpool John Moores University
ILEAD Program - Leadership in Retail (Through Walmart Labs) at Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
at NIT
Bachelor of Technology - BTech at Gujarat University
at St. Xaviers Loyola School