About

Pranav Sood is a highly experienced software engineer with 7 years of experience in developing distributed software applications from scratch and scaling them to handle high volume traffic. He is currently working as a Software Engineer 2 in the PowerPoint Online team at Microsoft. In this role, he is responsible for developing and maintaining PowerPoint Online, a cloud-based version of Microsoft's popular presentation software. Pranav has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from Thapar University, where he graduated in 2013. He has a strong background in Java development and is well-versed in a variety of web technologies, including Typescript, Cassandra, and Spring. He is also highly skilled in backend development and has experience working with a range of testing frameworks. Prior to joining Microsoft, Pranav worked as a Software Engineer at BlackRock, where he was responsible for developing and maintaining software applications for the firm's investment management division. In this role, he gained valuable experience in software development and project management, which he has been able to apply in his current role at Microsoft. Pranav is a highly motivated and dedicated professional who is passionate about software development. He is always looking for new challenges and opportunities to learn and grow in his field. With almost 10 years of relevant experience, he is a valuable asset to any team and is committed to delivering high-quality software solutions that meet the needs of his clients and users.