Gohar Waqar
VP Hardware Infrastructure and Fundamentals Engineering -
MicrosoftGohar leads the Infrastructure Product development, Hardware Fleet Management and Quality for Azure. Technology executive with 28+ years of experience developing organizations and cutting edge hardware products. Held several roles over the career leading to Chief Engineer for multiple products showcasing disruptive and innovative technologies. Proven track record for architecting a scalable, predictable and repeatable development methodology for building leadership high volume products.
Session Presenting
Specialized silicon and systems optimized for Azure infrastructure
On Demand
Breakout
In Chicago + Online
Tuesday, November 19
7:30 PM - 8:15 PM Greenwich Mean Time
BRK224
In this session we will dive deep into the custom hardware, software, and architecture of Azure’s purpose-built cloud infrastructure, including Azure Maia and Azure Cobalt silicon. We will also discuss how end-to-end systems optimization, thoughtful codesign of hardware and software, and advanced datacenter technologies in cooling, power, and network – form the powerful and reliable foundation of the Copilot Stack that empowers your innovations in the era of AI.
