Casey 🟦

Casey Watson is a Principal Engineer in the ISV & Digital Native Center of Excellence at Microsoft, a position he has held since February 2021. With a career spanning over two decades in the technology industry, Watson has extensive experience in cloud computing, software engineering, and partner enablement.

Career Highlights

Microsoft Experience::

• Currently serves as a Principal Engineer, combining his passions for helping ISV partners leverage Azure and building innovative solutions
• Global engineering subject matter expert in areas including OpenAI, app development, Business Intelligence & Analytics, and SaaS transformation
• Previously held roles such as Senior Engineer in FastTrack for Azure ISVs & Startups and Senior Engineering Manager in Commercial Software Engineering for Health & Life Sciences

Key Achievements::

• Led the design, development, and team creation for Project Mona (Marketplace Onboarding Accelerator) for SaaS
• Played a crucial role in enabling partners to leverage cloud technologies during the initial phases of the COVID-19 pandemic
• Delivered numerous sessions and presentations, showcasing his expertise in cloud technologies

Prior Experience::

• Held leadership positions at various companies, including RAPP, Improving Enterprises, and Heartland Payment Systems
• Contributed to a wide range of projects, from rewards-based marketing applications to financial processing systems

Skills and Expertise

Watson's areas of expertise include:

• Cloud computing (particularly Microsoft Azure)
• Software engineering and architecture
• Partner enablement and support
• OpenAI and artificial intelligence
• Business Intelligence and Analytics
• SaaS transformation

Community Involvement

Casey Watson has been actively involved in the tech community:

• Served as Vice President of the North Dallas Cloud Computing Group from 2013 to 2017
• Regularly participates in speaking engagements and community events related to cloud computing and software development

Throughout his career, Casey Watson has demonstrated a strong commitment to leveraging cloud technologies to solve complex problems and drive innovation in various industries, particularly in healthcare and software development.1