Cole Russell
Principal TPM | Microsoft Azure | Ex-AWS | AI Infrastructure
- Role
- Cloud Strategy & Optimization Principal Technical Program Manager at Microsoft
- Location
- Renton, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Cole Russell
34B GPU infrastructure. Millions of deployments across hundreds of Azure datacenters.Principal TPM at Microsoft leading the platforms that power Azure\'s AI capacity at global scale.Before Microsoft: AWS, USAF Test Pilot School, Director of Cyber Operations.AI Infrastructure | GPU | Azure | Hyperscale | Cloud | Supply Chain | Technical Program Manager
Experience
Cloud Strategy & Optimization Principal Technical Program Manager
Mar 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
Principal Technical Program Manager at Microsoft, leading strategic initiatives and technical programs that directly support the deployment and management of one of the largest AI cloud infrastructures in the world. In this role, I drive cross-functional collaboration, operational excellence, and innovation, ensuring efficient, scalable, and reliable deployment of GPU resources across Azure. My work enables teams across Microsoft to effectively deliver cutting-edge AI solutions at global scale.
Education
University of Florida
Master of Science (MS), Industrial Engineering
2008 — 2010
Seattle Preparatory School
High School, General Studies
1998 — 2002
University of Portland
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
2002 — 2007
United States Air Force Test Pilot School
Master of Science (MS), Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
2014 — 2015
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