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Nishant Kumar

Principal Engineer at Microsoft

12+ Years Speaks English
Software Engineering Cloud, DevOps & Infrastructure Senior IC & Architecture Product Management Technical Program Management Big Tech (FAANG+) Hiring & Interview Panels Communication & Executive Presence

About

I am a technology professional with experience in cloud platforms, infrastructure, automation, and service delivery. My background includes working with technologies such as Azure, Kubernetes, hybrid cloud environments, and open-source tools to build, improve, and support scalable systems. I enjoy solving complex technical problems, streamlining processes, and collaborating across teams to deliver reliable solutions. Along with technical depth, I bring strong ownership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. I am passionate about continuous learning, working on challenging problems, and creating meaningful impact through a combination of engineering, operations, and cross-functional collaboration.

Service Details

Work-Life Balance

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Experience

Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft

May 2022 — Present Current

Senior Cloud Architect

Rackspace

Jan 2021 — May 2022

Engineer III

Ericsson

Jan 2016 — Jan 2021

Airship Working Committee

OpenStack

Aug 2019 — Aug 2020

Project Engineer

Wipro

Nov 2013 — Jan 2016