Rakesh Gujjula is a Senior Director of Engineering at Microsoft, where he leads engineering for Azure Database for PostgreSQL across AI and Developer Experience. His work focuses on building intelligent database capabilities and developer-centric tools that make it easier to design, build, and operate modern applications.

With over two decades of experience building database systems, distributed systems, and cloud platforms, Rakesh has been instrumental in shaping large-scale data services used by enterprises worldwide. He is currently driving initiatives at the intersection of AI and databases, including vector capabilities, AI-assisted development workflows, and autonomous operational systems.

Rakesh is passionate about simplifying complex systems and enabling developers to move faster with confidence. His recent work spans AI-powered database tooling, integrated developer experiences in Visual Studio Code, and building platforms that support the full application lifecycle from development to operations.