Summary
Ali Rafiee is a Senior Software Engineer based in Redmond with a deep background in systems and cloud engineering, bringing over two decades of hands-on experience and six years in senior roles at Microsoft. He has contributed to core Windows components (Notifications, Start Menu, Window Lifecycle) using C++, COM, and WinRT, and more recently architected billing and email subsystems for Azure Communication Services with C# and Azure. Known for bridging embedded, desktop, and cloud domains, he has repeatedly led cross-functional efforts—from changing live-video protocols with hardware teams to integrating ERP systems with QuickBooks. An organized technical leader and mentor, he combines rigorous academic credentials (MS in Computer Science, 4.0) with a track record of shipping durable, production-grade services across diverse stacks.
6 years of coding experience
19 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Software Engineering, 3.93, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Software Engineering, 3.93 at The University of Texas at Dallas