Hi, I’m Manas, Principal Software Engineering Manager at Microsoft, leading GenAI and Copilot innovations for OneNote. With 21+ years of experience building large-scale intelligent systems, I specialize in Generative AI, LLM architectures, Agentic AI, and enterprise AI transformation. I’ve led multiple high-impact initiatives across Microsoft Azure, AI platforms, and mobile systems used by millions globally. Previously, I worked as a SQL Server Product Architect in financial trading systems, designing mission-critical platforms handling high-volume reconciliation and data pipelines. Today, I mentor engineers, managers, and founders on: • GenAI & LLM System Design • AI Product Architecture • Engineering Leadership at Scale • Breaking into Big Tech (Microsoft / FAANG) • Building AI-driven startups and platforms If you're looking to level up your engineering leadership, design AI systems, or navigate big-tech careers, I’d love to help.