Akilan Kapilan

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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Akilan brings extensive experience across the energy, utilities, mining, and industrial sectors, supporting complex transformation programmes that require strong alignment between business strategy, technology architecture, and change management. He is recognised for his ability to engage senior stakeholders, build compelling business cases, and guide organisations through innovation at scale.<br /><br />He is based in California, United States.