I'm a Tech Lead at Microsoft, specializing in AI Agent Platforms, Generative AI, large-scale distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure. My experience spans everything from foundational cloud computing to cutting-edge AI research, including large language models, speech generation, and real-time multimodal AI.

Throughout my career, I've successfully navigated transitions across Cloud Infrastructure → Applied AI/ML → Generative AI Research → AI Agent Platforms, leading engineering initiatives and contributing to products such as Microsoft Teams, Azure AI, Azure AI Foundry, and Azure Compute, powering applications used by millions.

Beyond engineering, I'm passionate about research and innovation, with 12+ research publications, 1,000+ citations, a Best Paper Award at an international conference, and a U.S. patent. My technical expertise spans distributed systems, backend engineering, foundation models, real-time AI inference, and building production-grade AI platforms at scale.

As a Tech Lead, I've had the opportunity to lead engineering teams, drive technical strategy, architect large-scale systems, and collaborate across organizations to bring complex AI products from research to production.

Having navigated multiple career transitions myself, I understand the challenges of breaking into new domains, preparing for competitive interviews, and accelerating career growth. I'm passionate about sharing practical insights and helping others succeed.

Here's how I can help you:

🚀 Career Growth & Technical Leadership: Navigating promotions, growing from mid-level to senior/staff-level engineering roles, developing technical leadership skills, and increasing your impact.

🤖 Breaking into AI/ML & Generative AI: Transitioning from software engineering, backend development, or cloud infrastructure into AI, ML, LLMs, and AI engineering.

💻 Technical Interview Preparation: Mock interviews, coding, system design, ML system design, behavioral interviews, and preparation for top tech companies.

🧠 AI Research & Publications: Getting started with research, publishing at top-tier conferences, identifying research opportunities, and bridging academia and industry.

☁️ System Design & AI Infrastructure: Designing scalable distributed systems, AI agent platforms, real-time inference systems, and production-grade cloud services.

🎯 Career Strategy & Job Transitions: Resume reviews, interview strategy, career pivots, evaluating opportunities, and navigating the tech industry.

Whether you're a student preparing for your first tech role, a software engineer looking to break into AI, or an experienced engineer aiming for Senior, Staff, or Tech Lead positions, I'd love to help.

My mentorship style is practical, honest, and tailored to your goals. I believe the best career advice comes from real-world experience, actionable feedback, and a genuine investment in helping others grow.

Let's connect! Feel free to book a mentorship session or send me a message.