Pranoy Tez
Software Engineer at Microsoft
9 years across Microsoft and T-Mobile, focused on platform and distributed systems. I explore AI workflows, build tools with public data, and document what I learn at ShipWithTez.
Recent builds
Recent AI builds and public-data explorations. Each one started as a question I wanted to answer.
Neighborhood Broadband Reality Explorer
Turns messy FCC broadband data into a usable decision surface for comparing fiber, cable, wireless, and satellite options.
Vibe Search
Search by mood, not keywords. Multimodal embeddings turn feelings into visually relevant photo results.
Seattle Traffic Explorer
Real-time traffic intelligence using WSDOT and OSM data. Surfaces hidden congestion patterns for Seattle commuters.
Writing
Notes on engineering, career strategy, and AI. Every post starts as a markdown draft and publishes directly on the site.
- Why Your Devices Age Faster Than You ThinkMar 2, 2026
- Are You Paying Attention?Feb 23, 2026
Background
- Microsoft: 9 years on platform, distributed systems, developer SDKs, and cloud infrastructure
- T-Mobile: microservices, iOS apps, and reliability engineering
- MBA (Quantic): product, go-to-market, and finance
- M.S. Computer Science (SFBU)
Mentoring
I help engineers with career strategy, interview prep, AI upskilling, and visa navigation (EB-1A / O-1A / EB-5).
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