Summary
Azim M is a seasoned Microsoft cloud and identity architect with over a decade of experience designing and leading digital transformation for enterprise customers, now serving as a Principal Cross Solutions Technical Architect at Microsoft. He blends deep hands-on skills across Azure, Microsoft 365, Intune, Entra ID and Defender with customer-facing strategy, presales solutioning, and technical leadership that often reads like an outside CTO. Azim founded his own consulting practice to experiment with automation, IoT, PowerShell, and prototype-driven architectures, keeping one foot in practical engineering while driving high-level roadmaps. His background ranges from helpdesk and accessible technology support to enterprise migrations and landing zone governance, giving him rare end-to-end empathy for operational realities. Recognized repeatedly by Microsoft for technical impact and public speaking, he also injects a playful, experimental mindset—whether tinkering with IoT, 3D printing, or homebrew Surface Hub projects—into pragmatic enterprise outcomes. Based in Atlanta, he pairs certifications and awards with a knack for turning complex identity and cloud challenges into executable plans.
9 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Culver
Bachelors Political Science, Bachelors Political Science at DePaul University
Elkhart Memorial High School
Microsoft Technologies, Microsoft Technologies at Microsoft Training