Thiago P.

About Thiago P.

Principal Software Engineering Manager at Microsoft with over 16 years of experience delivering high-impact software solutions and leading multidisciplinary teams. I currently guide cross-functional engineering groups building scalable, AI-powered platforms for Fortune 500 clients, with a strong focus on Generative AI, Azure cloud, and regulated industries such as healthcare and finance.While my current title is Principal Manager, the scope of my work includes many responsibilities typically found in Director roles — such as leading multi-team programs, influencing technical strategy, coaching managers and senior engineers, and partnering closely with product, design, and leadership teams to define long-term direction.Focus areas include- Technical strategy & architecture at scale- Generative AI solutions (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI)- Cloud-native platform development (Azure, Kubernetes, microservices)- Organizational leadership and mentorship- Scalable solutions in healthcare & financial services- Cross-functional execution with measurable impactI thrive in environments where innovation meets accountability and where engineering drives real-world transformation.

Experience

1. Principal Software Engineer Manager

   Microsoft

   Aug 2022 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   As a Principal Engineering Manager at Microsoft, I lead the delivery of Generative AI solutions for Fortune 500 clients, guiding multidisciplinary teams across software engineering, data science, and program management. I oversee large-scale programs from inception to deployment, shaping architecture, execution, innovation and strategy while ensuring security, performance, and compliance. AI and Technical Leadership:I drive the integration of Azure AI technologies into enterprise systems, helping customers adopt transformative capabilities like LLM-powered systems, prompt engineering frameworks, and content generation platforms. Strategic Impact:My scope includes designing scalable cloud-native platforms, setting long-term engineering direction, and leading teams of up to 25 people per project. I serve as a technical advisor to Microsoft leadership and client executives, translating business objectives into technical roadmaps.🤝 Cross-Functional Collaboration:I work across Product, Data Scientists, TPMs, and customer technical stakeholders to ensure alignment between delivery, architecture, and customer outcomes. My role blends engineering execution with product strategy and organizational growth. Flagship AI Deliveries- Blue Yonder: AI-powered logistics tracker improving supply chain visibility- CVS: AI agent that accelerates insurance claims analysis- HCA: Nurse co-pilot summarizing patient records and alerting critical risks- Novartis: RAG-based research chatbot enabling intelligent content retrieval- Johns Hopkins: First-of-its-kind in-hospital AI for real-time VTE risk assessment. Key Highlights- Shaped the architecture and delivery of multi-million-dollar AI programs- Mentored engineers, tech leads, and early-career managers to accelerate team maturity- Championed AI governance, prompt safety, and system performance best practices- Contributed to internal strategic planning on AI capability development and team scaling.

Education

• Loyola University Chicago

  Master's degree, Computer Software Engineering

  2014 — 2016

• Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

  Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Information Systems

  2008 — 2012

• Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Skills

• Cassandra
• Hql
• Html
• Unified Modeling Language (Uml)
• Apache Kafka
• Json
• Postgresql
• Jsf
• Microsoft Office
• Puppet
• Web Applications
• Ejb
• Mongodb
• Xml
• Database Design
• Rest
• Ubuntu
• Project Planning
• Nginx
• Software Development
• Restful Architecture
• Project Coordination
• Software Architectural Design
• Richfaces
• Cloud Computing
• Node.js
• Mysql
• J2ee Web Services
• Angularjs
• Selenium Testing
• Jboss Application Server
• Java
• Java Enterprise Edition
• Test Automation
• Software Engineering
• Networking
• Representational State Transfer (Rest)
• Windows
• Eclipse
• Sql