Sampath Kumar Varanasi is an accomplished Technical Program Manager with over 15 years of experience in delivering mission-critical data and analytics solutions for enterprise environments. Currently serving at Microsoft Corp USA, Sampath specializes in orchestrating end-to-end project delivery while consistently exceeding scope, timeline, and budget expectations.
With a Master's degree in Computer Applications and extensive expertise across Microsoft's technology stack,. His technical prowess spans cloud technologies (Azure IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), database management (SQL Server), business intelligence tools (SSIS, SSAS, Power BI, Fabric), and modern development practices (C#, ASP.Net, T-SQL).
At Microsoft, Sampath has been instrumental in implementing the Planning and Forecasting project, where he collaborated with global stakeholders to gather requirements, streamline data analysis, and automate processes—reducing manual efforts by up to 50% and significantly enhancing productivity. His leadership in the ONETAX initiative empowered Microsoft's Tax business to reduce filing time by 30% and decrease audit query response time by 40%.
Sampath excels in bridging the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders, implementing robust change management frameworks that ensure seamless integration during complex transitions. His methodical approach to User Acceptance. Known for his visionary leadership and commitment to quality, Sampath inspires teams to innovate and deliver groundbreaking results that advance organizational objectives. His proven track record includes significant improvements in stakeholder satisfaction, collaboration efficiency, data accuracy, and system performance—making him a valuable asset in driving technological excellence and operational transformation.