Wasim Shaikh

About Wasim Shaikh

I’m a Senior Director leading Microsoft’s Cloud Supply Chain Engineering Fundamentals team—at the intersection of AI, security, and systems resiliency.With two decades of experience across software engineering, infrastructure, and platform security, I’m passionate about building systems that scale with trust. I lead global teams delivering AI-augmented supply chain platforms, trusted hosting, and observability at scale.I believe in creating impact through inclusive leadership, cross-org collaboration, and always leaning into change. From enabling SAP transformations to driving fungibility across.NET platforms, I ensure engineering excellence while developing high-performing, purpose-driven teams. Security isn’t a layer—it\'s part of our DNA.Culture isn’t soft—it’s strategic.AI isn’t a trend—it’s an opportunity to reimagine how we build, operate, and serve.Let’s build what’s next—together.

Experience

1. Senior Director Software Engineering Manager

   Microsoft

   Sep 2024 — Present · US

   Key Achievements:Led global team owning Security, Quality, and Compliance for the entire Cloud Supply Chain platform.Drove Secure Feature initiative and third-party vendor partnerships, embedding security into the engineering lifecycle.Launched AI-powered observability and process mining platforms, improving decision velocity and operational resilience.Spearheaded AKS platform adoption and governance, enabling future-ready hosting for intelligent agents.Enabled large-scale fungibility efforts across SAP and.NET verticals, accelerating talent mobility and delivery agility.Supported strategic investments like GPU-based compute scale-outs, Direct Warranty, and WTP expansion.Led “Team Thrive” and Community initiatives, fostering engineering culture and recognition across orgs.