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Gary Buckmaster

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Senior Account Technology Strategist - Retail at Microsoft
📍 Greater Sydney Area, Australia

Gary Buckmaster is a seasoned technical sales professional and Principal Technical Architect at Microsoft, specializing in Azure cloud solutions and enterprise architecture for the retail sector. Based in Sydney, he has a proven track record of leading technology strategy and driving business goals across the Asia Pacific region. Colleagues describe him as passionate, capable, and conscientious.

Outside of his core technical roles, Gary shows a significant passion for projects that blend technology with consumer interests, particularly in the pet care space. He is deeply engaged with innovative AI applications that provide practical solutions for pet owners, celebrating the success of teams dedicated to animal well-being.

He was a key collaborator on the development of PetAI, a generative AI-powered solution designed to offer personalized advice and product recommendations for pet owners in Australia.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Senior Account Technology Strategist - Retail
Job Level
Junior
Location
Greater Sydney Area, Australia
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Pet Technology
Was instrumental in the Petbarn PetAI project, which he calls one of his favorite career projects, showing a clear passion for technology that enhances pet care.
Retail Tech Strategy
His current role focuses on leading technology strategy for major retail and consumer goods customers, helping them transform their business with Microsoft solutions.
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Career

Work history

9-2022
Senior Account Technology Strategist - Retail
Microsoft
1-2019 - 9-2022
Principal Technical Architect - Microsoft Technology Centre
Microsoft
7-2017 - 1-2019
Lead Architect, Strategic Cloud Engagements
Microsoft
1-2017 - 6-2017
Executive Architect, Cloud Technical Sales - Platform and Managed Services, Asia Pacific
IBM
1-2015 - 1-2017
Sales Engineering Manager - Softlayer, APAC
IBM
In the press

Media appearances

Microsoft + Partners Make More Possible: Retail. Featured in Microsoft (Partner Blog)
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Modern resourcing to empower retail associates. Featured in Microsoft (Industry Blog)
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Education
2010 - 2014
Bachelor of Science
Macquarie University
2009 - 2010
Associates of Applied Sciences
Tulsa Community College
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