Nagi Punyamurthula
Director, Global Partner Sales + Business Development - Cloud Security at Microsoft
- Role
- Director, Global Partner Sales and Business Development - Microsoft Security at Microsoft
- Location
- Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nagi Punyamurthula
Award-winning business and technology leader with 35+ years in the software industry and over 20 years at Microsoft, driving AI Transformation, Security for AI, and AI for Security initiatives that empower customers and partners to achieve secure, responsible innovation.I bring a unique blend of leadership experience across software sales, business development, and go-to-market strategy, combined with a strong foundation in software engineering and product management from the early stages of my career. This end-to-end perspective enables me to align business objectives with scalable technology solutions that deliver measurable impact.At Microsoft, I have led high-performing teams in partner development, technical evangelism, and industry-focused GTM execution across Retail, Manufacturing, Financial Services, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, and Hospitality. Prior to Microsoft, I held senior leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies, shaping enterprise software strategies and driving growth.Recognized for pioneering approaches in responsible and secure Generative AI, I help organizations navigate the dual imperative of trust and resilience—leveraging AI to strengthen security while securing AI itself. My leadership philosophy is rooted in collaborative discovery of the “what” and pragmatic execution of the “how.”Published author and recipient of multiple industry accolades, I hold a Bachelor’s in Microbiology and a Master’s in Computer Science, complemented by ongoing certifications aligned with Microsoft’s evolving technology stack.
Experience
Director, Global Partner Sales and Business Development - Microsoft Security
Nov 2020 — Present · Redmond, US
Spearhead the global Digital Transformation strategy for Microsoft’s Modern Workplace + Security initiatives with top GSI partners. • Collaborated on developing enterprise-grade solutions, enhancing customer digital transformation journeys. • Drove the Go-To-Market strategy, resulting in significant partner sales conversion and successful solution delivery.
Education
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General Management and Technology Strategy, Business Management & Strategy
National Institute of Informatics
Certificate of 3D Modeling and Graphics, Software Engineering
1992 — 1992
Kellogg Executive Education
Product Strategy and Selling
2006 — 2006
Madras Christian College
BSc, Biology
1986 — 1989
University of Madras
MSc, Computer Science, Math
1988 — 1991
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