Ram Bajaj

About Ram Bajaj

Ram Bajaj is CTO, Americas | Worldwide Financial Services at Microsoft. Location: Los Angeles, California, United States.

Results-driven technology executive as a Chief Information Officer, Chief Technology Officer, VP of IT, Senior Solution Architect and a Program Manager with 25+ years of success in strategic leadership across banking, payments, insurance, capital markets, and financial services. Proven ability to deliver innovative Cloud, AI/ML GenAI solutions, forge partnerships, and surpass business targets. Expert in managing high-performance teams, overseeing budgets up to $40 million, and serving 5+ million customers. Consistently achieved 15% YoY profitability growth through product development and process optimization. Seasoned in application development and infrastructure, offering a holistic approach to business solutions. Adept at aligning technology with business goals for on-time and budget-conscious delivery of complex designs with high standards in cyber security. Currently, I work as a (vCTO) / Senior Account Technology Strategist at Microsoft, where I leverage my in-depth technical knowledge and business acumen to design and deliver customized, secure, and scalable Microsoft solutions that meet the needs and challenges of our clients in the financial service industry. I also interface with C-level executives at some of the largest financial institutions and provide thought leadership, strategic guidance, and best practices on Microsoft adoption, migration, and optimization. My mission is to enable our clients to transform their business processes, enhance their customer experience, and achieve their desired outcomes with Microsoft solutions.

Skills

• AI Strategy & Responsible AI
• Cloud & Platform Architecture
• Cybersecurity & Risk Management

Additional experience

• Senior Account Technology Strategist - Utilities

  Microsoft

  July 2024 – July 2026

Education

• Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), University of Manitoba