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Harish Jayanti

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VP of Engineering at Microsoft
📍 Redmond, Washington, United States

Harish Jayanti is a long-tenured VP of Engineering at Microsoft, where he has worked since 1997. He leads global teams in building transformative AI products, with expertise in consumer platforms like search and maps, and enterprise solutions for developers and HR. He holds a Master of Science from Utah State University and is described as a "high caliber engineer" and "accomplished leader. "

Based on past team activities, he appears to enjoy outdoor pursuits like hiking and river rafting, as well as engaging in community-focused events. These activities suggest an appreciation for both nature and team-building outside of the office environment.

He is a prolific inventor, holding multiple patents in fields such as AI-driven recommender systems, geocoding, information retrieval, and unified audience targeting systems.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
VP of Engineering
Job Level
Senior
Location
Redmond, Washington, United States
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AI in HR Services
He is currently leading the engineering delivery for Microsoft’s AI-native HR ecosystem, a major strategic focus for the company.
Product-Led Growth
In a previous role, he led the engineering strategy for platforms driving product-led growth and customer engagement for Microsoft 365.
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Career

Work history

8-2023
VP of Engineering
Microsoft
9-2016 - 8-2023
Partner Director of Engineering
Microsoft
8-2007 - 8-2016
Principal Group Engineering Manager
Microsoft
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Education
1995 - 1997
Master of Science
Utah State University
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