Sandeep Batchu is a distinguished Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft with over a decade of experience in software development and cloud architecture. He holds a Master's degree in Computer Science Engineering from Western Kentucky University and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Osmania University.
As a technical leader at Microsoft, Sandeep spearheads critical initiatives for the Nexus product, where he collaborates with product and development teams to define strategy and drive continuous improvement. His expertise spans across public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices architecture, and DevSecOps practices. He has demonstrated particular strength in implementing security enhancements, including securing payloads with Azure Key Vault and implementing artifact signing.
Prior to Microsoft, Sandeep has held key roles at organizations like AT&T, where he led deployment engineering for large-scale private cloud implementations supporting AT&T's 5G network edge. His contributions included optimizing deployment strategies and implementing automation solutions that significantly reduced deployment timeframes.
Sandeep's technical prowess is backed by several professional certifications, including AWS Solutions Architect Professional and AWS Security Specialist. He is also passionate about mentorship and diversity initiatives, serving as the Education Pillar Lead for the DFW Asian Employee Resource Group (ERG) program at Microsoft.
Throughout his career, Sandeep has consistently demonstrated expertise in cloud cost optimization, infrastructure automation, and building scalable, highly available systems. His comprehensive understanding of both hybrid cloud and on-premises deployment architectures, combined with his strong leadership abilities, makes him a valuable asset in driving technological innovation and team success.