Bharathi S.

About Bharathi S.

I am a Principal Product Leader with 17+ years of expertise in building and scaling cloud platforms that manage the world\'s most complex, mission-critical data. I combine deep technical expertise (MS Computer Science) with strategic business acumen (MBA) to drive measurable commercial and architectural transformation.My focus is at the intersection of Hyperscale Data, Governance, and AI/ML Enablement. I ensure technical foundations are robust and compliant enough to run both operational workflows and next-generation predictive modeling.Current Focus (Azure Data Manager for Energy): I lead the platform\'s product strategy, orchestrating its successful journey from Private Preview to General Availability (GA). My ownership spans the entire data lifecycle, from Data Ingestion and Discovery to Cross-Region BCDR and Availability Zone readiness. I ensure the platform delivers the governed, trusted data foundation that AI/ML teams rely on.What I Deliver:Strategic Influence: I author data-driven narratives and investment proposals that translate complex architectural needs (e.g, BCDR, Compliance) into clear, quantifiable business outcomes for executive alignment.AI/ML Enablement: I own the design of the core data services (DDMS for Seismic/Rock & Fluid Samples), specifically structured to serve as the Feature Store and source of truth for downstream AI applications.Enterprise Resilience: Proven ability to manage risk by delivering 99.9% availability and compliance across demanding enterprise environments and regulatory criteria (e.g, Azure Product Launch Readiness).Prior Expertise: 12 years at SLB leading subsurface data management solutions, progressing from deep engineering to Product Ownership of large-scale digital transformation initiatives (e.g, DELFI, Studio). I am passionate about leveraging cloud technology to accelerate global digital and sustainability strategies.

Experience

1. Principal Product Manager

   Microsoft

   Sep 2024 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Platform Delivery & Innovation (RAFS & EDS): Actively driving the Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy and readiness for two major platform expansions: External Data Sources (EDS) GA (focusing on data interoperability) and RAFS DDMS GA (delivering the critical data primitive for reservoir modeling and analysis).Enterprise Resilience & Security: Established deep product expertise in securing the platform via Azure networking primitives (e.g, Private Links), ensuring ADME meets the non-negotiable security and connectivity standards required for adoption by top-tier global energy companies (e.g, Equinor, Exxon, Chevron).Customer-Centric Adoption: Leads high-value customer adoption initiatives, leveraging close collaboration with Equinor, Exxon, and Chevron to refine ongoing feature development and ensure successful product-market fit upon GA launch.

Education

• Texas A&M University

  Master of Science - MS, Computer Science

• PSG College of Technology

  Bachelor's Degree, Electrical & Electronics

• Renewable Energy Institute

  Master's degree, Renewable energy

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Analytics, Strategic Innovation and Entrepreneurship

  2019 — 2020

Skills

• Sql
• Computer Science
• Mongodb
• Operating Systems
• Upstream
• Debugging
• Data Structures
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Software Development
• Nosql
• Python
• Scrum
• Databases
• Google Cloud Platform
• Petrel
• Java
• Oracle
• Javascript
• Big Data
• Algorithms
• C#
• .net
• Multithreading
• Agile Methodologies
• Software Design
• Tcp/Ip
• Product Development
• Enterprise Architecture
• Oil & Gas
• Computer Networking
• Object Oriented Design
• Scalability
• Software Engineering
• Pl/Sql
• R
• Product Management
• Relational Databases