Lokesh Gupta

Client CTO at Microsoft

Seattle, Washington, United States

About Lokesh Gupta

Lokesh Gupta is Client CTO at Microsoft. Location: Seattle, Washington, United States.

I am a technology strategist and enterprise transformation leader with deep expertise in cloud, AI/ML, data platforms, and business applications. My focus is on helping Fortune 500 organizations drive innovation, optimize operations, and achieve measurable business outcomes through advanced technology adoption and strategic roadmaps. I excel at building C-level relationships, aligning technology investments with business priorities, and delivering scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions. Currently, I serve as a Technology Strategist at Microsoft, where I am responsible for $100M+ in P&L for Microsoft technology portfolio for enterprise accounts. In this role, I partner with executive stakeholders to design and execute multi-year digital transformation roadmaps, lead architecture modernization initiatives, and accelerate AI-driven innovation across industries. I also play a key role in driving adoption of cloud, data, and security solutions to ensure scalability, compliance, and resilience. Previously, I was the Lead Architect for Microsoft’s Supply Chain Practice, where I architected global transformation programs for enterprise clients across retail, CPG, manufacturing, healthcare, automotive, high-tech, and process industries. I led the development of cutting-edge GenAI, data, and AI/ML-driven supply chain solutions while helping establish and expand Microsoft’s supply chain practice in a startup-like environment. Before joining Microsoft, I was an Engagement Leader at Amazon/AWS, overseeing professional services engagements in the data & AI space. Prior to that, I held the position of Director at o9 Solutions, where I led value-based delivery and drove new business growth for retail and consumer goods customers in the western region. During my tenure, I developed and deployed big-data analytical tools and AI/ML-powered business applications to address supply chain challenges. I hold an MBA from IIM Calcutta and a Bachelor of Engineering from Delhi University, combining technical depth with business acumen to deliver impactful technology strategies for global enterprises. My core competencies include solution thought leadership, agile delivery, AI & ML architecture, Generative AI, roadmapping, reference architecture, services sales strategy, strategic planning, and supply chain optimization.

Skills

  • Technology Strategy & Digital Transformation
  • Cloud Architecture & Modernization (Azure
  • Multi-Cloud)
  • Executive Stakeholder Management & Influence

Additional experience

  • Industry Solutions Architect/ Principal Business Architect/ Director

    Microsoft

    Started January 2022

Education

  • Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
  • BE, Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology