Ajay Murtekar

Background

About Ajay Murtekar

I'm a Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft R&D (formerly Nuance Communications) with over 18 years of experience building and scaling enterprise-grade software systems. My core expertise includes Java, Python, Spring Boot, distributed systems, and Azure cloud, with a recent focus on Generative AI, LLMs, and Copilot Studio solutions. I lead the architecture and development of mission-critical, cloud-native applications that leverage AI and agentic workflows to solve complex business problems. I thrive in environments where I can design secure, scalable microservices and implement innovative AI-powered features that directly impact enterprise users. I'm hands-on with modern DevOps and infrastructure tools including Docker, Kubernetes (Minikube), Ansible, and Azure Cognitive Services. I also contribute to open-source initiatives and continually explore emerging technologies that enhance system intelligence, performance, and maintainability. Key Strengths:* AI/LLM & Prompt Engineering for business applications * End-to-end system architecture (Java, Python, REST, GRPC)* Cloud-native engineering with Azure, Docker, Kubernetes * Agile leadership, team mentoring, and DevOps mindset * Security-first development with tools like Veracode I'm passionate about building secure, intelligent, and high-performance systems and collaborating with teams to drive innovation. Let’s connect if you're working in the space of AI-driven business systems, cloud transformation, or modern enterprise architecture.