Debashis Sahoo

Deb is the Principal Group Engineering Manager at Microsoft managing Artificial Intelligence infused enterprise solutions—critical to Microsoft’s ongoing digital transformation. He is a seasoned multi-disciplinary engineering leader with over two decades of experience in Enterprise IT, product development, and digital transformation. His career has been defined by driving key strategic initiatives, overseeing complex product roadmaps, and delivering operational excellence across large, globally distributed teams. At Microsoft, he led multiple engineering portfolios aimed at streamlining processes, boosting developer productivity, and enhancing security postures in the development.

Beyond his technical leadership, he has a strong track record of successfully managing cross-functional teams, fostering diversity, and cultivating an inclusive, high-performance culture. His expertise spans product engineering, data networking, IT service management, information security, and cloud adoption, with a focus on large-scale modernization and operations at scale.

Prior to joining Microsoft, he held leadership positions at HCL Technologies, where he participated in the digital transformation of numerous Fortune 500 organizations, helping them navigate complex challenges and drive sustained growth.