Sumit Gaur

About Sumit Gaur

I build and lead high-performing engineering and consulting organizations that deliver transformative technology outcomes at enterprise scale. With over two decades of global experience spanning software engineering, data platform architecture, product development, and strategic consulting, I have helped some of the world’s most influential organizations modernize their technology estates, adopt AI at scale, and unlock measurable business value.My career journey has taken me across 9 countries, partnering with customers and cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical, high-availability solutions across diverse industries — from connected vehicles and precision agriculture to digital marketing, workplace safety, and large-scale migration programs. I bring a unique blend of deep technical expertise, business acumen, and cultural fluency to every engagement.As a leader, I focus on empowering people and scaling impact. I coach teams to excel in pre-sales, delivery, and operations, and I invest in frameworks, reusable IP, and readiness programs that accelerate execution, enhance technical depth, and ensure consistent excellence. I have a proven track record of turning complex technology visions into operational realities, whether through building new capabilities, integrating emerging technologies, or driving large-scale transformations in high-stakes environments.Specializing in Azure cloud, modern data platforms, AI/ML architectures, and secure, compliant enterprise systems, I combine hands-on technical leadership with strategic foresight. My Master’s in Data Science & Engineering from BITS Pilani complements my industry experience, enabling me to bridge the gap between innovation and execution.If you are looking to set a bold technology vision, build resilient platforms, and lead with speed and clarity, let’s connect.

Experience

1. Director Consulting - Data & Ai

   Microsoft

   Mar 2025 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Leading a high-impact consulting organization within Microsoft’s Customer Experience & Success (CE & S) division, driving delivery excellence, customer success, and strategic business growth for some of Microsoft’s most influential customers. Accountable for empowering, coaching, and developing a diverse team of consultants, architects, and delivery experts to achieve measurable business outcomes across complex digital transformation programs.Partner closely with account teams, practice leadership, and engineering groups to align consulting delivery with customer priorities—ensuring precision execution, operational excellence, and adherence to Microsoft’s security, compliance, and delivery standards. Provide oversight across pre-sales engagement, project delivery, escalation management, and stakeholder alignment, while nurturing deep customer relationships to maximize value realization and satisfaction.Champion the creation and reuse of frameworks, copilots, and intellectual property (IP) to accelerate delivery and improve consistency across engagements. Drive readiness roadmaps aligned with market trends and Microsoft product evolution, ensuring the team achieves relevant certifications and maintains cutting-edge technical expertise. Lead business development initiatives, identify new service offerings, and enable collaboration across teams to unlock new growth opportunities. Promote a culture of innovation, customer centricity, and change readiness—ensuring the team adapts quickly to evolving priorities while delivering at enterprise scale.

Education

• Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

  Master of Technology - MTech, Data Science

  2018 — 2021

• SICA S.S School

  10+2

  1997 — 1999

• Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University

  BTech, Electronics & Communication

Skills

• Data Migration
• Wcf
• Silverlight
• Architectures
• Machine Learning
• Big Data Analytics
• Cloud Storage
• Architecture
• Sql Server 2000-2008
• Biztalk
• Windows Azure
• Microsoft Azure
• Html 5
• Agile Project Management
• Web Services
• Project Coordination
• Ooad
• Data Analytics
• C#
• .net
• Hive
• Design Patterns
• Apache Spark
• Sql Azure
• Requirements Analysis
• Bot
• Soa
• Software Design
• Agile Methodologies
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Scala
• Python