Nilesh K9Lvn

Nilesh K9LVN, also known as LV Nilesh, is the founder and CEO of Cloud Genius®, a company that provides industry-leading hands-on vendor-neutral training in cloud computing and AI.12 His LinkedIn username is "londhe".1

Career Highlights

Microsoft Experience: Nilesh worked at Microsoft from April 2004 to March 2014 as a Manager of Product Development.1 During his time there, he made significant contributions:

• In 2007, he demonstrated a prototype at Bill Gates' demo-days, which led to a patent for managing user presence information.1
• This technology is now used in various Microsoft products, including Microsoft Teams and Office 365 cloud apps.1

Cloud Genius®: After leaving Microsoft, Nilesh founded Cloud Genius® in January 2009.1 The company focuses on:

• Teaching how to ship production cloud services effectively.1
• Providing training programs to help people transform their careers in cloud and AI.1
• Offering a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) called The Cloud Seminar.1

Notable Achievements

1. Secured a contract with the US military base JBLM to train laid-off soldiers in cloud computing.1
2. Attracted participants from major companies like Boeing, leading to widespread adoption of Cloud Genius programs.1
3. Developed training programs that have been sponsored by various employers to help their employees transform their careers.1

Educational Background

• MS in EECS from the Indian Institute of Science (1988-1990)1
• MBA from the University of Michigan (1999-2001)1

Early Career

Before his tech career, Nilesh had a notable stint in the Indian government:

• Ranked third in India IAS Officer 1990 UPSC examination.1
• Served in the Government of India from February 1990 to May 1999.1
• Was involved in negotiating a $2.9 billion power project with Enron at Dabhol, India.1

Nilesh's journey from a government official to a tech innovator and educator demonstrates his adaptability and commitment to helping others advance their careers in the rapidly evolving field of cloud computing and AI.