Pedram Rezaei is a seasoned executive with over two decades of experience in the tech industry. He is currently the CTO for Maps and Geospatial Services at Microsoft, where he oversees the development of innovative solutions in the realm of enterprise software, SaaS, cloud solutions, business intelligence, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing. Pedram is a creative thinker with a passion for V1 products, technical strategy, leadership, and technical depth. He has a history of success at Microsoft, having co-founded PowerBI and held senior roles across multiple teams, including Bing, Cortana, and Dynamics 365. Pedram is an accomplished academic, having earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Software Engineering from Southampton Solent University, a Master of Science with distinction in Computer Software Engineering from the University of Oxford, and a certificate in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning from the University of Washington. He is also an avid mentor and investor in local startups.