LinkedIn profile | Mujtaba Khambatti | Partner Director @ Microsoft | Mobile & AI Segment Leader

 Introduction

I spearheaded the Copilot mobile app team and have played a pivotal role in Microsoft’s Copilot product shaping since its genesis. As the head of Product for Microsoft’s burgeoning Consumer Mobile group, I run a geo-distributed team that has seen the growth in users and revenue across our portfolio. In the past, I have led product & technical teams across various domains including AI, Mobile Apps, Developer Platforms & Ecosystems, Web Platforms, Engineering Systems, Performance, Reliability, Security, and Operating Systems. I have also chaired both internal & external conferences. Prior to joining Microsoft, I completed my PhD, and ran startups.

Career Philosophy
With over two decades of professional experience, I am motivated by big challenges that can revolutionize the way people use technology. As an innovator with a steadfast determination to succeed, I thrive in 'zero to one' products, coaching teams to pioneer solutions for complex issues, then ensuring business viability, and finally scaling that innovation globally.

Personal Style
I am a quick learner who thrives in uncertain environments. My hands-on approach is complemented by a commitment to openness and transparency. I foster open dialog on any subject and prioritize building diverse, globally distributed teams. People I work with recognize my deep passion, and my ability to simplify complex concepts to bring clarity, direction and purpose to my team.

Management Values
With fifteen years of management experience, I excel in nurturing talent and have grown several members of my team into managers of managers and helped hire and mentor Partner-level employees outside my team. I value individuality and encourage a diverse team dynamic while maintaining a common purpose. My management ethos is centered around:
• Customer collaboration: Be a staunch advocate for customers. Partner with internal stakeholders. Create win-win outcomes.
• Result-driven focus: Commit to end-to-end ownership, Deliver strong business results. Solve problems strategically to maximize ROI.
• Structured approach: Be meticulous in organization. Focus on the details. Constantly look for ways to improve what & how you do things.