Michael Pingue

About Michael Pingue

Strategic Sourcing and Engineering Leader with 25+ years of experience driving enterprise‑scale hardware and software programs across global supply chains, manufacturing ecosystems, and supplier partnerships. I operate at the intersection of engineering, technical program management, and strategic sourcing—translating complex technical and business challenges into clear strategies that deliver durable results.In my current role, I focus on building resilient, scalable supplier ecosystems that enable speed, quality, and reliability for mission‑critical platforms. I lead cross‑functional initiatives spanning New Product Introduction (NPI), supplier qualification, quality management systems, cost modeling, and high‑volume manufacturing—aligning engineering, operations, finance, and external partners around shared objectives and execution rigor.I am known for creating clarity in ambiguous environments by simplifying complexity, setting clear priorities, and establishing strong operating mechanisms. As a senior leader and change advocate, I generate energy through collaboration, trust, and inclusive engagement, while holding teams and partners accountable to high standards. I consistently deliver success by mitigating supply, capacity, and quality risk, improving performance at scale, and driving continuous improvement across the full product lifecycle.My expertise spans strategic sourcing, supplier development and performance management, value engineering, contract negotiations, and technical commodity management. I bring deep domain knowledge across electro‑mechanical systems, semiconductors, LiDAR technologies, networking interconnects, and advanced manufacturing. I am passionate about coaching teams, developing future leaders, and building long‑term partnerships that create sustained business impact.

Experience

1. Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

   Microsoft

   Nov 2025 — Present · Mountain View, CA, US

   Cloud Supply Chain & Provisioning (CSCP) organization and the Cloud Sourcing, Spares, Security & Sustainability team.Focusing on strategic sourcing and supplier quality for AI and hyperscale networking infrastructure powering Azure, large-scale AI platforms, and Microsoft’s global cloud services.Driving Scale and ReliabilityMy scope spans component and system-level sourcing, NPI readiness, yield improvement, and lifecycle reliability for switches, routers, optics, power systems, and critical datacenter hardware. I’ll partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to ensure cost, quality, scalability, and performance at hyperscale.Building the Future of Cloud and AII’m proud to support Microsoft’s commitments to AI acceleration, sustainability, security, and resilient global infrastructure. Grateful for the opportunity to contribute at this level and excited to build alongside an exceptional team shaping the future of cloud and AI.

Education

• San Jose State University

  Bachelor's degree