Alex Chiang is a seasoned engineering leader with over two decades in the tech industry. At Microsoft, he has been instrumental in driving advancements in cloud technologies, leading transformative projects that have reshaped enterprise solutions and enhanced global scalability. He spearheaded Azure’s private cloud solutions, helping UBS achieve a 50% application migration, improve energy efficiency, and scale across more than 10 global data centers, significantly enhancing operational flexibility and delivering innovative client services. Renowned for driving AI and machine learning innovation, he has held key roles at Microsoft and co-founded Vamos LLC.
Alex specializes in cloud computing, distributed systems, and system architecture. He was central to UBS’s adoption of Microsoft Azure, providing solutions that enabled the Carbon Aware API for sustainability and confidential computing for secure data sharing. He excels in building high-performing teams and fostering innovation.
Notable achievements include leading Azure’s private cloud for UBS, which significantly advanced their ‘cloud first’ strategy by modernizing operations and fostering innovation. The partnership introduced AI-driven tools to enhance client interactions and leveraged the Azure Power Platform for business transformation. Additionally, Alex developed AI models that boosted Bing Maps revenue by 250% and improved Bing Travel’s search relevance, doubling revenue. He also optimized Xbox Live’s portal, reducing release times by 98% and doubling user engagement.
Alex holds a Master’s in Computer Science from USC and completed an Executive Leadership Program at Cornell University. Certified in Agile Project Management and Microsoft Azure, he is a member of the Cloud Computing Consortium and advises AI and Machine Learning communities.
Alex shares insights at conferences on AI, cloud transformation, and distributed systems, drawing from the UBS-Microsoft collaboration. He highlights innovations like the Carbon Aware API and the impact of cloud strategies in modernizing financial services. His global perspective and leadership make him a trusted innovator in competitive markets.
