Hi, I'm Vamshidhar Boda,
Your Tech Ally in a Complex World. Cloud Architect specializing in IoT and Full Stack solutions
I have 15 years in architecture and cloud product development.
Let's TalkWhat I Do
Expert-Led Solutions Tailored for Your Success
IoT Development
I specialize in creating robust IoT platforms that enhance connectivity and user engagement.
Cloud Solutions Architecture
Leveraging cloud technologies, I design scalable architectures that empower businesses.
Full Stack Development
Crafting responsive applications with a focus on user experience across all platforms.
Architecture Reviews
Assess existing system architecture to identify bottlenecks, security risks, and scalability challenges. Provide actionable recommendations to improve reliability, performance, and long-term maintainability.
Codebase Modernization
Refactor, optimize, and modernize legacy codebases to improve performance, maintainability, and scalability. Migrate to modern tech stacks, reduce technical debt, and re-architect critical components to ensure systems are robust, efficient, and future-ready.
CTO-as-a-Service (if applicable)
Provide strategic technical leadership, architecture guidance, and team mentorship on a fractional basis. Ideal for startups needing a seasoned CTO without full-time overhead.
About Me
Ex-Microsoft engineer offering high-impact solutions for startups & enterprises. As a seasoned technology leader, I excel in designing innovative IoT and cloud applications, optimizing user experience and enhancing operational efficiency. My expertise spans over a decade in cloud technologies, full stack development, and agile methodologies, driving successful projects at Microsoft and beyond.
Experience & Journey
Principal Software Engineer/Architect
Microsoft®
March 2021 - Present
Led the Apps and Bots platform inside Microsoft® Teams to enable app developers to build further on the Teams platform. Also, contributed several capabilities to Office® products. Responsibilities: • Contributed to designing, architecting, and developing core components for the Microsoft® Teams Platform Ecosystem. • Led the integration of MRU-based message actions and message extension views. • Mentored junior engineers on design and architecture for key feature implementations. • Oversaw the migration of several features from the legacy Teams app to the Modern app in Microsoft Teams. • Designed and led the development of the Microsoft Copilot® newsletter delivery feature across various Microsoft Office products. • Integrated surveys into the Microsoft Teams® multi-window architecture.
Senior Software Engineer
Microsoft® Azure IoT R&D (Connected Cars)
November 2016 - March 2021
I am honored to work with the industry's pioneering Internet-of-Things (IoT) R&D team, focusing on developing the best practices for building IoT platforms and products. I joined as a Software Engineer II and quickly advanced by significantly contributing to the design and development of the Microsoft® Connected Vehicle Platform (MCVP), which is built on Microsoft’s Azure IoT platform. Responsibilities: • Developed Data Pipeline builder framework with Azure Databricks® and integrated it into Microsoft® Shuttle Fleet Service. • Led the investigation of data-driven/rules-based normalization for MCVP analytics platform. • Created the Dashboard service to monitor MCVP operational efficiency. • Designed and developed a real-time web app for managing Microsoft shuttle fleet using MCVP. • Contributed to the development of Fleet Management Platform features, including real-time location updates. • Prototyped the Alerting/Telemetry Rules Processing engine for MCVP. • Assisted in developing MCVP’s analytics extension and VirtualCar service.
Software Engineer
VMware® Inc.
October 2012 - March 2016
Worked on cloud management product called vRealize® Operations. Responsibilities: • Developed distributed system-based solutions to assist users in diagnosing application, database, storage, and system issues. • Designed internal tools to aid the team in validating the solutions configuration file. • Designed and developed a communication mechanism between external VMware vCenter Ops Platform and an external data source.
Software Engineer Intern, Data Analytics
Adknowledge®, Kansas City, Missouri
July 2011 - August 2011
Software Engineer Intern, Data Analytics
Education Background
Master of Science
University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
August 2008 - May 2011
Bachelor of Engineering
Osmania University, Andhra Pradesh, India
August 2004 - June 2008
Let's Create Something Amazing
I welcome opportunities for collaboration and professional discussions. You can contact me vamshi@kaanha.io or call me @ +1 408 505 3069
