Solutions Architect - Microsoft Azure
Core
Technical thought leader driving VAST Data's strategic alliance with Microsoft Azure to design and deliver joint solutions for AI/ML, HPC, and enterprise workloads.
Role type
Senior Solutions Architect (Strategic Alliance)
Builds
Joint VAST + Azure reference architectures, deployment guides, and technical assets for AI/ML and HPC ecosystems.
Domain
Cloud Infrastructure, Data Platforms, AI/ML, HPC
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Solutions architecture, Microsoft Azure technologies, distributed systems, large-scale data management, strategic alliance management, technical enablement, executive communication
Preferred skills
Experience with AWS or GCP, product roadmap influence
Technologies
Microsoft Azure, VAST Data platform
Responsibilities
Define solution architectures and reference designs for the VAST–Azure alliance; Collaborate with Azure engineering and product teams to validate integrations; Create technical assets like deployment guides and whitepapers; Partner with field teams in strategic customer engagements; Identify opportunities to innovate joint AI/ML and HPC solutions; Influence VAST's product roadmap based on Azure initiatives; Deliver technical training to go-to-market teams; Represent VAST at joint events and executive briefings with Microsoft.
