Akilan Kapilan

Microsoft, Director Industry Advisor, Energy and Resources

Akilan Kapilan is a Director Industry Advisor at Microsoft, where he works closely with energy, utilities, and resources organisations to drive large‑scale digital transformation and AI‑led innovation. He advises senior executives on applying cloud, data, and artificial intelligence technologies to improve operational performance, accelerate decision‑making, and unlock new business value. With deep expertise in Azure cloud platforms, AI operationalisation and governance, industry‑specific analytics, and generative AI solutions, Akilan helps organisations translate advanced technology capabilities into practical, scalable use cases. His work spans areas such as predictive analytics, enterprise AI adoption, data integration, and executive‑level solution design.