About

Deepak Maharaj is a highly experienced people manager with a strong background in program management, business management, and global digital media. As the Principal Content Program Manager for Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand at Microsoft, he is responsible for directing teams in these disciplines to collaborate successfully and achieve the greatest business impact. With over 23 years of relevant experience, Deepak has cultivated a unique blend of software development, gamification, digital technology, artificial and human intelligence, digital advertising, and business acumen. He has a strong understanding of how teams can collaborate and get the best from each other while never losing focus of the bottom line. Mentoring individuals and building teams who collaborate globally is a particular interest of his. Deepak's expertise includes program management, building financial and mobile apps, managing and creating high achieving teams, budgeting, developing rhythm of business, global website deployment, cross-team collaboration, leading remote teams, cross-cultural awareness, publishing, AI + HI integration, writing, and presenting. He is a skilled executive producer who has worked on several projects for Microsoft, including Bing Apps for Win8: News, Finance, Sports, and Travel. Deepak has also worked as a Senior Program Manager at Comtel (Microsoft) and as a Senior Developer at Aderant. He holds a BCom degree in IT from the University of Auckland and has completed several certificates in various disciplines. His tech stack includes AI, integration, mobile, and software engineering. Overall, Deepak is a highly skilled and experienced professional with a passion for technology, media, and business. He is an excellent people manager who knows how to build and lead successful teams, and he is always looking for new challenges and opportunities to make a positive impact.