Sarang Tekmalkar is a seasoned Principal Program Manager at Microsoft, where he leverages over 12 years of experience in the software industry to drive innovation and excellence in product development. Currently, Sarang is a pivotal player within the Azure Global Infrastructure team, focusing on enhancing...
Sarang Tekmalkar is a seasoned Principal Program Manager at Microsoft, where he leverages over 12 years of experience in the software industry to drive innovation and excellence in product development. Currently, Sarang is a pivotal player within the Azure Global Infrastructure team, focusing on enhancing service availability and automating deployment processes across Azure's expanding global regions. His role is critical in ensuring that Azure products and services meet the high availability standards expected by customers worldwide.
Sarang's expertise in program management and agile methodologies allows him to lead large engineering teams through complex launch cycles, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and meet rigorous quality standards. He is passionate about championing customer requirements, translating them into actionable insights that drive service availability and performance. His work involves developing sophisticated tooling for automated tracking of key customer service presence requirements, which is essential for maintaining Azure's competitive edge in the cloud services market.
Throughout his career, Sarang has successfully built and launched innovative software solutions, including Microsoft Office 365, Azure, and Visual Studio Online. His deep understanding of distributed systems, software engineering, and product management enables him to navigate the intricacies of software development while fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams. With a strong foundation in .NET and Microsoft SQL Server, Sarang is well-equipped to tackle the challenges of modern cloud infrastructure, ensuring that Azure remains a leader in the industry. His commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction continues to drive the success of Azure's global services.