Neil Hutson

About Neil Hutson

In depth knowledge of developing distributed applications on the Microsoft Azure platform and a programmatic approached to correctly infusing AI technologies and models into customer experiences to drive measurable impact. I have a proven track record of leading highly senior engineers, data scientists and technical program managers to deliver forward deployed engineering (FDE) services and solutions to our most strategic customers at Microsoft.

Experience

1. Engineering General Manager - Financial Services and Insurance

   Microsoft

   Jul 2024 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Responsible for leading a world-wide Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) group responsible for developing cloud-based Microsoft Azure solutions leveraging GenAI capabilities alongside our most strategic partners and customers inside the Financial Services and Insurance industry. Our group is focused on the delivery co-innovation and co-engineering motions with our customers and partners to enable them to scale their cloud ambitions and maximize the opportunities that Gen AI technologies provide. Through this work we partner very closely with product engineering to drive clear requirements and feedback to improve our cloud offerings.

Education

• University of Birmingham

  Bachelor's degree, Computer Information Systems

  1985 — 1989

Skills

• Cloud Computing
• Databases
• Software Development
• .net Framework
• .net
• Iis
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Strategy
• Agile Methodologies
• Business Intelligence
• Xml
• Product Management
• Pre-Sales
• Mobile Applications
• Windows Azure
• Enterprise Software
• Partner Management
• Enterprise Architecture
• IT Strategy
• Microsoft Technologies
• Architecture
• Technical Leadership
• Software Project Management
• Microsoft Azure
• Integration
• Mobile Devices
• Distributed Systems
• Technology Evangelist
• Solution Architecture
• Sharepoint
• Software as a Service (Saas)
• Saas
• Software Engineering
• Visual Studio