Ekin Öcal

Mission Critical Cloud Solution Architect @Microsoft | AI & Cloud Transformation | Enterprise AI Strategy

Istanbul, Türkiye

About

I am an ex-Microsoft Cloud Solution Architect with a focus on mission-critical enterprise environments, AI adoption, and cloud transformation. At Microsoft, I worked with strategic customers operating high-scale, business-critical systems, helping them modernize their cloud architectures, unlock AI-driven value, and navigate complex transformation journeys. My experience spans enterprise architecture, AI enablement, stakeholder alignment, and executive communication. I specialize in bridging the gap between technology and business outcomes translating complex technical capabilities into strategic impact. I am particularly passionate about enterprise AI, GenAI adoption, and data-driven transformation. I bring a hybrid perspective combining deep enterprise exposure, strategic thinking, and hands-on experience with large-scale systems.

Experience

  • Cloud Solution Architect - Data & AI at Microsoft
    Sep 2022 - Jan 2026 · 3 yrs 5 mos

    Focusing on Data & AI field especially SQL Server, Azure and Devops solutions. Delivering an easy and connected customer experience and building trust through customer centricity across the life cycle. Creating customer value by accelerating, expanding and optimizing consumption and the supporting experience. Transforming the customer experience with technical intensity and actioning customer feedback. Being a Technical Leader by providing thought leadership and articulating outcomes for business strategies through collaboration.

  • Innovation Hub Intern at Microsoft
    Dec 2021 - Jul 2022 · 8 mos

    Supporting technical architects during engagements and learning fundamental technology solutions/demos. Data collection, data entrance, and reporting activities. Using python, azure, and Microsoft tools for data tasks. To learn important data analysis and cloud tools such as Azure and Power Bi in the best way. Contributing to researches such as artificial intelligence, cloud, data analysis, and more. To prepare for professional life, supporting customers of the world’s leading companies for Microsoft tools.