Summary
Eason Lai is a Global Technology Strategist and Principal Digital Solution Architect with 25+ years of experience designing cloud-native, data-driven platforms and leading AI adoption across BFSI, telecom, retail and utilities. At Microsoft Hong Kong he acts as a virtual CTO for strategic accounts across APAC and EMEA, shaping multi-horizon roadmaps for Data & AI, cloud, security and real-time platforms while orchestrating cross-functional v-teams to drive measurable adoption. Previously he led digital architecture and innovation at AIA, delivering a lakehouse enterprise data platform and an ML-powered customer data/omnichannel personalization stack that moved the organization from batch reporting to real-time decisioning. Eason blends hands-on engineering with governance and Responsible AI practice, mentors Coursera specializations, contributes to open-source and writes technical thought leadership, and has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP in AI. A practical strategist who still digs into solution patterns and performance tuning, he’s known for translating regulated business priorities into resilient, auditable production outcomes.
10 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
English, Chinese, Chinese