James Pledge
Systems Engineering Leader trusted creating diverse teams to address technically challenging business critical initiatives. Two decades solving immediate problems, preventing future issues and developing current talent.
- Role
- Director Hw Program Management at Microsoft
- Location
- Austin, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About James Pledge
Engineering senior leader with 20+ years driving cross-functional teams to deliver cloud-scale hardware platforms for AI/ML, Storage, and Compute. Proven track record of driving innovation, resolving complex technical challenges, and building high-performing, diverse teams. Recognized for strategic vision, deep problem solving, operational excellence, and delivering business-critical outcomes. Cloud Hardware experience across the entire lifecycle of product management: concept / architecture / design / validation / sustaining / servicing. Leader of task forces resolving business critical technical challenges across the CPU and Memory ecosystem. Create an environment of diversity and inclusion in any organization. Able to recruit and retain high caliber talent. History of mentoring and coaching new leaders.
Experience
Director Hw Program Management
Jan 2025 — Present · Austin, TX, US
Leading a team of Technical PM’s responsible for planning/delivering Azure Cloud hardware roadmap and execution. Own planning/delivery for Storage Nodes, JBOF systems, SSD/HDDs. Launched new critical storage tech (HAMR, SMR, VC) with improved time to market. Managed strategic vendor partnerships and long-range planning, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery of critical hardware programs. Represented Storage readiness in executive reviews, influencing senior leadership decisions.
Education
Dalhousie University
Bachelor's Degree, Electrical Engineering
1991 — 1996
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