Cristian Ormazabal
AI-first Software Engineer at Microsoft
Scalable Systems • Cloud • Automation • Robotics
About Me
I am an AI-first Software Engineer who builds scalable, distributed systems and automation that deliver real impact. With 20+ years of experience shipping backend and cloud solutions, I'm currently focused on AI/ML and autonomous/robotic workflows.
My work centers on creating systems that scale, perform, and solve complex problems through intelligent automation. I thrive at the intersection of distributed systems, cloud architecture, and cutting-edge AI technologies.
I lead and ship high-impact projects, improve system reliability, and reduce time-to-value for organizations by leveraging my deep expertise in backend engineering, cloud platforms, and modern development practices.
Core Strengths
Distributed Systems
Architecting and implementing scalable distributed systems that handle massive workloads with high reliability and performance.
Performance Engineering
Optimizing systems for maximum throughput and minimal latency through profiling, benchmarking, and architectural improvements.
Cloud Architecture
Designing cloud-native solutions on Azure and other platforms with focus on scalability, resilience, and cost optimization.
AI & Automation
Building intelligent automation systems and AI/ML workflows that drive efficiency and enable autonomous operations.
Key Outcomes
- Lead high-impact projects: Successfully delivered enterprise-scale systems serving millions of users with 99.9%+ uptime
- Improve reliability: Implemented monitoring, observability, and automated remediation reducing incident response time by 80%
- Reduce time-to-value: Built automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines that accelerate deployment cycles from weeks to hours
Work Style
Senior/Principal IC
Individual contributor role with deep technical expertise and mentorship
Cross-Team Collaborator
Working effectively across teams and organizations to deliver results
Remote-First
Experienced in distributed teams and asynchronous collaboration
Technology Expertise
AI & Machine Learning
Backend & Cloud
Languages & Frameworks
Data & DevOps
Current Focus
Open to Senior/Principal IC Opportunities
I'm interested in roles where scale, AI, and automation intersect. If you're building systems that push the boundaries of distributed computing, AI/ML, or autonomous operations, let's connect.
Explore My Work
Check out my portfolio to see real-world projects including VS Code extensions,
performance-optimized systems, and production software