Pradip Fatehpuria

Pradip Fatehpuria is a technologist, innovator, and leader with over 30 years of experience in the technology industry. He has a broad expertise covering various technology domains such as hardware, system software, middleware, applications, embedded devices, mobile platforms like iOS and Android, desktop, gaming consoles like Xbox, AR/VR/HoloLens solutions, speech technologies, client-server systems, distributed cloud services, and AI/ML infrastructure.

With a strong background in managing large engineering teams, Pradip has a proven track record of leading teams of 50+ engineers across different geographical locations. He has successfully delivered products through multiple release cycles with a focus on high-quality standards. Pradip is known for rebuilding, hiring, and retaining top talent to build high-performance teams.

Pradip Fatehpuria holds a B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. Throughout his career, he has held key leadership positions at renowned tech companies like VMware and Microsoft, where he contributed significantly to projects related to cloud computing, speech technologies, media platforms, and software development.

During his tenure at Microsoft, Pradip served as the Principal Director of Engineering for Azure Speech, Cognition, and Cortana Platform Services, leading critical initiatives within the organization. He also held roles as the Engineering Manager for Infrastructure and Platform at Microsoft TV Media Center and Architect & Engineering Manager for Systems Software at the WebTV Client Engineering group.

Before his time at Microsoft, Pradip Fatehpuria had a rich engineering background, having worked at companies like Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC, River Run Software Group, Atari Corp, and Renaissance Software Division. His diverse experience and deep understanding of technology have enabled him to drive innovation and deliver successful products throughout his career.