Susanth Sutheesh — AI Solution Engineer

Susanth Sutheesh A Guide to Cloud & AI

Susanth Sutheesh

Sr AI Solution Engineer at Microsoft · Auckland, New Zealand 🇳🇿

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Hi, I’m Susanth Sutheesh — a lifelong learner passionate about simplifying complex technology. With 18+ years in AI, Microsoft 365, Azure, and the cloud ecosystem, I help businesses and professionals unlock value quickly.

I specialise in breaking down emerging solutions — like Copilot, Copilot Studio, and AI agents — into simple, actionable insights. Whether through solution design, customer enablement, or content creation, I focus on turning innovation into real-world impact.

🎯 Why I Started This

Back in 2020, I started A Guide to Cloud & AI as a passion project to share everything I’ve learned working in the cloud space. As someone who came from a non-English-speaking background, I know how difficult it can be to get started in tech — especially when resources are complex or expensive.

That’s why I create beginner-friendly tutorials, hands-on labs, and job interview prep videos — all focused on real-world learning.

🤖 The AI Pivot

Today, most of my content is AI-first — from Microsoft 365 Copilot to GitHub Copilot, Copilot Studio, MCP Servers, and Azure AI Foundry. That’s where the industry is heading, and I want to share what I learn day to day so others can benefit. The future is AI, and I want to help you navigate it.

🧘 Beyond Technology

Outside of work, I ground myself through yoga, meditation, and study of ancient spiritual texts. As a certified yoga instructor, I spend much of my time contemplating life and the deeper spiritual realm — it helps me stay balanced while navigating the fast-moving world of technology.

Most importantly, I cherish time with my wife and daughter — my greatest source of inspiration and joy.

💼 Career Journey

Aug 2024 – Present
Sr AI Solution Engineer — Copilot & Agentic AI
Microsoft New Zealand
Leading value realisation and adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, and AI Agents across enterprise and public sector customers in New Zealand.
Sep 2022 – Aug 2024
Technical Specialist — Windows 365, AVD & Intune
Microsoft New Zealand
Helped customers adopt cloud-based VDI, modern endpoint security, and Microsoft 365 management.
Mar 2022 – Aug 2022
Senior Manager, Cloud Technology Consulting
EY
Led cloud transformation programs using Azure, Microsoft 365, and AI-driven migration planning.
Apr 2017 – Mar 2022
Cloud Solutions Architect — Azure & Microsoft 365
Ingram Micro
Supported Microsoft partners with Azure and M365 architecture, adoption, and training.
Apr 2014 – Mar 2017
Partner Technical Consultant
Microsoft
Worked with partners and enterprise customers globally to implement Azure, EMS, and Windows solutions.
Jun 2012 – Apr 2014
Senior Technical Specialist
Allianz
Led large-scale Windows migration across European operations using SCCM 2012.
Feb 2010 – Jun 2012
Technical Consultant
Capgemini
Led endpoint modernisation and OS upgrade projects for enterprise clients globally.
Feb 2006 – Feb 2010
Technical Lead, End User Services
EY
Where it all began — advanced through four roles, building deep expertise in desktop management and enterprise IT operations.

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Microsoft Vision Award · Microsoft PET (Perfect Every Time) · Microsoft Power Player ×3 · Microsoft ACE ×2 · Capgemini Project Star · EY Best Performer

📜 Certifications

Azure Solutions Architect Expert · M365 Enterprise Administrator · M365 Security Administrator · Azure Administrator · MCSA: Office 365 · Azure Fundamentals · M365 Fundamentals · AWS Cloud Practitioner · ITIL Practitioner · CCNA

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⚠️ Disclaimer

I work at Microsoft as a Sr AI Solution Engineer, but the views, opinions, and content shared on this website and my YouTube channels are entirely my own and do not represent the official positions, strategies, or endorsements of Microsoft.

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