Louis Pienaar

Partner Solution Architect App Innovation & Ai @Microsoft

London, GB

Driving AI and data transformation for UK ISVs by aligning product or solution ideas and strategies with Microsoft’s AI cloud roadmap. I assist and lead technical relationships to accelerate partner adoption strategies - bringing innovation to market by utilising Microsoft Azure and Copilot to build intelligent applications and solutions.• Lead design and deployment of secure, scalable AI solutions, embedding Copilot technologies and cloud-native architectures to modernise partner platforms and accelerate SaaS growth.• Act as a trusted advisor to CTOs and engineering leaders, guiding solution architecture, removing technical blockers, and shaping go-to-market strategies.• Establish frameworks and repeatable practices for Responsible AI and co-lead the creation of products and services, thereby helping ISVs scale effectively.• Influence AI solution development through solution PoCs and prototypes through partner sessions, workshops, hackathons and architecture design reviews, thereby improving deployment velocity and technical alignment.• Engage with the broader ecosystem through events, workshops, and internal communities, sharing insights on AI & Copilot innovation, integration, and application modernisation.