Technology leader, author, coach, coder, and hobbyist photographer.With almost two decades of software engineering experience, I have had the opportunity to work on a diverse set of roles ranging from Engineer to Architect to Product Leader. I am responsible for leading a global team of TPM managers and Technical Program Managers building next generation Financial Data and AI products using Microsoft Azure services. Collaborating closely with C-execs defining product vision and strategy, understanding customer needs, prioritizing engagements, and planning programs that deliver high-quality products and services. ISE is a global engineering organization that works directly with customers looking to leverage the latest technologies from Microsoft and open-source solutions. ISE engineers code with customers to jointly solve their biggest challenges or uncover opportunities, while helping their developers carry the projects forward to complete a solution. ISE has made a significant strategic investment by providing industry and technology experts to partner with our extended account team.I am a global IoT and Azure Subject Matter Expert and recognised by the Microsoft Worldwide IoT and Azure SME communities. I am the humbled for many awards and recognitions within Microsoft including the prestigious Top 1% at Microsoft. My interest towards writing has made me the contributor and reviewer to several papers and books notably: Building Web Services with Microsoft Azure, Understanding Internet of Things (IoT) Device Choices and Introducing Windows Azure for IT Professionals. Photography is my personal passion and I post my work at https://www.niksac.photos and my instagram handle @niksacphotos.