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Fee Range - $8000-$10,000
Region - North America

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Priyanka Vergadia

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Priyanka Vergadia is a transformative technology leader and sought-after advisor who has revolutionized how companies communicate complex technical products. As Senior Director of Global Developer Engagement at Microsoft, she orchestrates strategic initiatives that shape cloud technology adoption across enterprises. Previously at Google Cloud, she partnered with the CEO to architect major product launches including Vertex AI and Gemini, demonstrating her ability to translate cutting-edge technology into compelling market narratives.

As a strategic advisor, Priyanka has guided engineering teams at Twitter, Uber, and other technology leaders in their cloud transformation journeys. Her product marketing expertise has helped AI startups and established tech companies showcase innovations through viral content, from sketch-style explanations to byte-sized videos.Priyanka speaks at major conferences including Google Cloud Next, TechCrunch Disrupt, and Dubai Gitex, while shaping future tech leaders as a faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Engineering, where she serves on the board of their online education program.

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“Priyanka brings tech to life with clarity and creativity—her storytelling captivates audiences and inspires innovation across every stage and screen. “

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