Sunil brings a wealth of experience from various roles within the hardware and software industry, ranging from Intel circuit design automation to delivering comprehensive enterprise software solutions. His expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of technologies, including Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Salesforce, Oracle, IBM, and Open Source. As a Principal Program Manager at Microsoft within the Azure Data group, Sunil applies his extensive knowledge to drive innovation and strategy rooted in customer success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With advanced degrees in Computer Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Louisiana, Sunil has also achieved a multitude of certifications. These include Microsoft Azure Architect Expert, Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer (2024), Salesforce Admin, AWS Cloud Practitioner, and IBM Cloud Practitioner, alongside certifications in Google Analytics and CompTIA (Linux+, Security+, and Network+). His academic prowess is further demonstrated by a Software Security Certificate from Stanford University and an MBA focusing on Marketing and Finance from the Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sunil\u2019s contributions to academia and open source communities are evident through his presentations at conferences such as ISCAS 89, CompEuro 90, and Eclipse 2008, as well as his role as a speaker at IBM IOD and Intel IPDT conferences. His co-authorship of an IBM Software Redbook in 2009 and his presentations at Silicon Valley Code Camp from 2013 to 2019 on various cutting-edge topics showcase his thought leadership. His recent participation in the DeveloperWeek 2024 Hackathon on Generative AI underscores his ongoing commitment to innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In advisory roles, Sunil has lent his expertise to the Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University, guiding courses in Product Innovation and Business Analytics. His career spans multiple facets of product lifecycle management, including strategy, design, development, release, marketing, sales, and support, all underpinned by direct engagement with business partners and customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sunil\u2019s specialties are diverse, covering new business development, emerging technology adaptation, product promotion, customer acquisition and success, risk management, cost control, 24\u00d77 supportability, and management of multi-geographical personnel and operations. Leading by example, Sunil is known for his exceptional people skills, communication abilities, and customer-centric approach, always striving for continuous improvement to achieve his goals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"menu_order":30,"template":"","class_list":["post-54376","speaker","type-speaker","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"sd_profile_photo":"https:\/\/physicalaiconference.com\/northamerica\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sunil-Sabat.webp","sd_job_title":"Principal Program Manager","sd_company":"Microsoft","sd_company_photo":"https:\/\/physicalaiconference.com\/northamerica\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/microsoft.webp","at_europe":false,"at_global":false,"at_north_america":true,"at_virtual":false,"event_name":"","link_to_session":"","presentation_title":"","date_of_presentation":"","time_of_presentation":"","presentation_stage_name":"","featured":false,"current":false,"previous":false,"sd_linkedin_url":"","sd_twitter_url":"","sd_website_url":""},"yoast_head":"\n