Ramakrishna Burugupalli

About Ramakrishna Burugupalli

Ramakrishna (RK) leads Commercial Cloud Finance Data & Engineering at Microsoft, driving global transformation through scalable and Agentic AI platforms. A proven engineering leader, RK blends deep expertise in distributed systems, data, and AI with a sharp focus on execution and team growth. He’s scaled global orgs, delivered mission-critical FinTech and enterprise Data, AI products, and led strategy across complex initiatives. With a Master’s in Computer Programming, RK is passionate about inclusive leadership, mentoring, and building tech that moves the business.

Experience

1. Principal Engineering Leader - Cloud & Data Intelligence Central Finance

   Microsoft

   Jan 2024 — Present · Redmond, WA, US

   As an Engineering leader, I lead high-impact teams building scalable, cloud-native solutions across the Data & AI landscape, from foundational platforms to cutting-edge GenAI applications. Experience in distributed systems, data engineering, and organizational leadership, I thrive at the intersection of innovation, execution, and people development- Visionary leadership in Data, AI, and GenAI data engineering & core development- Expertise in distributed systems and cloud-scale architecture- Building and scaling high-performing engineering organizations- Strategic execution across complex, cross-functional initiatives- A strong belief in inclusive leadership, mentorship, and continuous learning- Architecting systems that scale, mentoring the next generation of engineering leaders, and driving business outcomes through technology- Led global teams across time zones and cultures, delivering mission-critical products in FinTech, commercial solutions, and enterprise AI.

Education

• Madras University

  Master's

• Andhra University

  Bachelor of Science - BS

Skills

• Etl
• C#
• Agile Methodologies
• Cosmos
• Data Analysis
• Business Intelligence
• Analysis Services
• Mdx
• Data Modeling
• Sql
• Javascript
• Ms Reporting Services
• Sql Server Management Studio
• Business Analysis
• Vbscript
• Data Science
• Powerpivot
• Windows Services
• Xml
• Requirements Analysis
• Web Services
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Ssrs
• Ssis
• Sdlc
• Solution Architecture
• Data Warehousing
• Mysql
• Microsoft Office Sharepoint Server
• Big Data
• Powerview
• Vb.net
• Ssas 2008
• Soa
• Data Integration
• Data Analytics