Kumar Gautam

Experience

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  Samsung Electronics

  Aug 2009 - Jun 2013

  Lead Engineer

  During my tenure at Samsung, I advanced from a software engineer to a lead engineer role, contributing significantly to the development of native applications for Samsung smart and feature phones, including popular platforms like Facebook and Twitter. My responsibilities included managing a team focused on Social Networking Sites. Additionally, I had the opportunity to work closely with engineering teams, both hardware and software, as well as business planning and marketing teams, across various locations such as South Korea (Gumi), Sri Lanka (Colombo), and Europe (Poland, Germany, Czech Republic, etc.). This collaborative effort was integral to the successful launches of Samsung handsets utilizing Infineon and Android platforms. Show less

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  Microsoft

  Jul 2013 - now

  Principal Software Engineering Manager

  I commenced my tenure at Microsoft in Hyderabad as a Software Engineer, progressing to oversee a team dedicated to Azure Business Continuity services. During my time in Hyderabad from 2013 to 2015, I contributed to various teams including msn.com, msn apps, and office core apps, focusing on feature development and maintenance.In 2016, I transitioned to Redmond where I played a pivotal role in Azure CAB and Azure RI teams, contributing to their growth from inception to a $6B+ business. My responsibilities included spearheading the development of Azure reserved instances, a highly scalable cloud cost optimization service catering to enterprises, entrepreneurs, and customers. Additionally, I conceived and implemented a publisher platform facilitating the application of Azure benefits, including reserved instances, savings plans, and software subscriptions.Returning to Hyderabad in 2022, I assumed the role of Technical Lead within the Azure Business Continuity Center service team, eventually advancing to a managerial position, overseeing the same team. Show less

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  Speako24

  Nov 2021 - now

  Investor