PRIYA SALAGUNDLA

Priya J Salagundla (Priya) currently serves as a Senior Specialist in Azure Infrastructure at Microsoft within the Americas South OU. With over 15 years of experience in the tech industry, Priya has held various roles at BMC Software and Service Now and now drives Azure sales within Microsoft for energy and engineering firms.

Priya is passionate about uplifting the Asian community and promoting diversity and inclusion. She started the Microsoft Asian ERG Houston chapter, serving as Chair and Global Co-Chair for the Microsoft Asian ERG Career Development program and has a keen eye for fostering an inclusive environment. Her leadership has successfully guided numerous customer transformations into the digital world.

Priya holds an MBA in Business and Computer Information Systems from West Texas A&M University. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys mentoring the next generation, hosting events, traveling, and engaging in nonprofit volunteer work.

Her expertise spans the full business lifecycle, from strategic planning and regulatory compliance to driving digital transformation initiatives. Priya’s professional perspective is further enriched by her dedication to community service and her passion for bringing people together.