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Prashant Karbhari

Energizer · DISC type I
CTO, GISV Manufacturing Partnerships at Microsoft
📍 Kirkland, Washington, United States

Prashant Karbhari is the CTO for GISV Manufacturing Partnerships at Microsoft, where he directs technology programs and provides strategic guidance on AI, IoT, and cloud solutions. A graduate of the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, he has deep expertise in machine learning, enterprise architecture, and leading solutions from concept to deployment.

Outside of his technology leadership role, Prashant has shown an interest in local civic engagement. He was considered for a position on the City of Kirklands Design Review Board, suggesting a passion for community development and architectural standards in his local area.

He uniquely combines C-level strategy with hands-on development, including building machine learning models and contributing to open-source technologies.

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Experience
34 Years
Current Role
CTO, GISV Manufacturing Partnerships
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Kirkland, Washington, United States
Personality Overview

How Prashant shows up

Enthusiastic
Informal
Believer

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections. They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.

Priorities

Topics Prashant cares about

AI in Manufacturing
His current role is focused on helping manufacturing partners architect and build AI/GenAI and IoT solutions to create intelligent factories.
Strategic Tech Partnerships
He works directly with C-level executives and R&D teams at top-tier global partners to provide strategic guidance and co-innovate on new solutions.
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Career

Work history

8-2023
CTO, GISV Manufacturing Partnerships
Microsoft
9-2021 - 10-2023
Director, Partner Technology Strategy
Microsoft
9-2020 - 9-2021
Principal Technical Program Manager (Energy)
Microsoft
6-2016 - 9-2020
Technical Evangelist (Industry), Global ISVs/ Technical Program Management
Microsoft
9-2010 - 5-2016
Strategic Technology Group, Office of The CTO
Invensys Operations Management
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Education
B Tech
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
MS
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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