About

Sumant Modak is an experienced Engineering Manager at Microsoft with a solid background in C, C++, and Modern C++. With over 12 years of relevant experience, Sumant has built rock-solid consumer and enterprise products for world-class organizations. Currently, he is a Senior Engineering Manager at Microsoft leading Security & Compliance-related products across several categories under the Microsoft Defender umbrella. Sumant has a deep understanding of Windows internals and has honed his skills in building robust products. He has worked on projects related to Security & Compliance, which have been widely appreciated by clients. Before his current position, he was a Senior Software Engineer in Microsoft Defender Team, where he contributed to the development of Microsoft Defender ATP. Sumant has also worked as a Senior Member of Technical Staff at Druva, where he contributed to the company's success as the global leader in Cloud Data Protection and Management. He has an impressive educational background, having completed his Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Software Systems from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, and a Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) from Nagpur University. Sumant's tech stack includes Senior Software Engineer, Software Engineer, Java, and C. He is a talented individual who has the ability to lead a team and deliver results. His expertise in Security & Compliance and Windows internals has made him an asset to Microsoft. Sumant is a highly motivated individual who takes pride in his work and is always eager to learn new things.