Kushal M
AI | Data Engineer | Expertise in ETL, Big Data, and Scalable Solutions | Transforming Complex Data into Actionable Insights
- Role
- Senior Data Engineer at Microsoft
- Location
- Hyderabad, TG, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kushal M
With over a decade of experience in data engineering, including 2+ years as a Senior Data Engineer at Microsoft, I focus on leading cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions. My expertise lies in Agentic AI development, LLMs, and Microsoft Fabric, enabling the automation of complex processes and enhancing operational efficiency. I specialize in building and managing end-to-end data platforms that support global incentive programs for internal and external stakeholders. At Microsoft, I contribute to the optimization of data engineering practices by driving sprint planning, roadmap execution, and dependency management while fostering cross-geographical collaboration with teams in Product, Finance, and partner organizations. I am committed to delivering innovative and cost-efficient architectures that improve data security, platform reliability, and speed-to-market.
Experience
Senior Data Engineer
Apr 2024 — Present · Hyderabad, IN
Leading a cross-functional engineering team delivering multi-year initiatives to automate Microsoft Partner Custom Deals using Agentic AI, LLMs, and Microsoft Fabric, significantly reducing manual effort and improving speed-to-market.• Providing technical and people leadership across data engineering, CI/CD, platform reliability, data security, and cost governance, ensuring scalable and cost-efficient architectures.• Owning end-to-end delivery of data platforms supporting Microsoft Partner Incentive programs used by internal and external stakeholders globally.• Driving sprint planning, roadmap execution, dependency management, and cross-geo collaboration with Product, Finance, and partner teams.• Leading long-term planning, hiring decisions, capacity management, and vendor-to-FTE transitions, successfully bringing critical systems in-house.• Led the design and implementation of the data model and warehouse infrastructure for a Copilot plugin enabling personalized offer recommendations for Microsoft sellers.• Acting as a trusted engineering partner to Finance leadership, balancing delivery speed, compliance, and cost efficiency.
Education
Vellore Institute of Technology
Bachelor of technologies, Information technology
2006 — 2010
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