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Archie Manoharan

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Director, Advanced Energy Solutions at Microsoft
📍 United States

Archie Manoharan is a seasoned energy industry leader with over 15 years of experience, now serving as the Director of Advanced Energy Solutions at Microsoft. He spearheads the development of next-generation power systems, including nuclear and geothermal, for critical datacenter infrastructure. He holds an MBA from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and is a certified PMP.

He is a passionate advocate for sustainable innovation and decarbonization, frequently speaking on the role of advanced nuclear and fusion energy in creating a carbon-free future. He is focused on shaping the future of energy through cutting-edge, scalable, and safe technological advancements.

Unique fact: Archie is leading Microsofts strategy to use innovative energy solutions like small modular reactors (SMRs) to power the companys future AI and cloud infrastructure.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Director, Advanced Energy Solutions
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United States
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Advanced Nuclear Energy
His entire career, including his current role at Microsoft, is focused on deploying advanced and next-generation nuclear technologies to provide clean, reliable power.
Sustainable Datacenters
He is responsible for developing the full energy portfolio, including renewables and carbon capture, to sustainably power Microsoft's massive datacenter infrastructure.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Director, Advanced Energy Solutions
Microsoft
12-2023
Director of Nuclear Technologies
Microsoft
7-2022 - 11-2023
Director of Nuclear Strategy & Programs
USNC
5-2021 - 7-2022
Licensing Manager
BWX Technologies, Inc.
12-2019 - 5-2021
Strategic Planning Specialist
Tennessee Valley Authority
In the press

Media appearances

Microsoft hires leaders for nuclear datacenter program. Featured in The Register
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Microsoft hires Archie Manoharan as director of nuclear technologies. Featured in Data Center Dynamics
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Education
2019 - 2020
Master of Business Administration - MBA
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
2006 - 2010
B.S.
Wayne State University
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