Prerana Nayak

About Prerana Nayak

General management leader with 25+ years across product, engineering, and data science, building and scaling consumer platforms in complex, high-change environments- Leads cross-functional teams delivering AI-powered consumer health experiences at global scale in Microsoft AI (Bing and Copilot)- Deep experience in applied AI systems, including LLM-based chat experiences, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) using web and structured data, and human and machine based evaluation frameworks, with a strong emphasis on quality, trust, and Responsible AI- Proven ability to establish delivery cadence and scale execution while navigating complex org structures and multi-layered leadership alignment- Built and led large, diverse product organizations and portfolios across Health, Education/Learning, Growth, Shopping, and Autos, driving sustained user adoption and durable revenue outcomes- Committed to developing confident, high-ownership leaders and inclusive, high-performance teams that thrive under ambiguity and scale - Recognized as a high-energy, purpose-driven leader who builds momentum, inspires teams, and brings clarity to complex problem spaces with strong operating discipline- Drawn to meaningful scale, and long-arc impact, where thoughtful product judgment, strong operating models, and people leadership matter as much as technical excellence.

Experience

1. General Manager Health, Microsoft Ai, India Bing & Copilot

   Microsoft

   Jan 2025 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   General Manager accountable for leading cross-functional Product, Data Science and Engineering teams delivering trusted, AI-powered consumer health experiences at global scale across Bing and Copilot.Lead a cross-functional Product, Data Science & Engineering organization responsible for delivering AI-powered consumer health experiences across Bing and Copilot. Accountable for translating broader organizational strategy into clear product direction, execution plans, and operating mechanisms, while operating within a complex, evolving org structure and dotted-line alignment into senior Microsoft AI leadership.Key leadership & operating impact- Led teams through a period of significant change while maintaining delivery velocity and raising the bar on quality, trust, and execution- Established strong operating cadence, delivery confidence, and engagement across teams, enabling rapid execution against an expanding charter- Built effective working models across multiple leadership interfaces, direct & dotted-line alignment, to drive prioritization, sequencing, and sustained momentum.AI depth & credibility:Accountable for end-to-end AI feature delivery, including- LLM-based chat experiences in Copilot - Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) using both web and structured health data - Human- and machine-based evaluation frameworks, including expert-led quality loops - Shaped grounding, quality, triggering and Responsible AI practices for high-trust consumer health scenarios, balancing safety, credibility, engagement, and scale- Delivered Copilot Health experiences featured as Copilot Hero launches and showcased as examples of human-centered AI.

Education

• SPJIMR SP Jain Institute of Management & Research

  Executive MBA, General Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Operations

  2007 — 2009

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Engineering

  1995 — 1999

Skills

• Management
• Team Building
• Internet Platforms
• Apps Economy
• Engineering Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Software Development
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Product Marketing
• Crm
• Entrepreneurship
• Pre-Sales
• Team Leadership
• Technology Driven Business Mgmt.
• Business Model Development
• Product Management
• Product Development
• Web 2.0
• Saas
• Program Management
• Analytics
• Business Process
• Start-Ups