In the foothills of Himalayas, Nainital, a young girl’s love for computer programming ignited a lifelong journey. That girl was Snigdha Bora—today, a seasoned engineering leader at Microsoft with more than two decades of transformative impact. Guided by values of respect, integrity, family, and a love of learning, Snigdha has built her career not just on innovation but on inclusion, mentorship, and mission-driven leadership.
From her earliest days as a developer on Microsoft’s support web systems, Snigdha has approached every role with purpose. She led the development of intelligent support services and helped launch Azure’s management portal. Later, she revolutionized Microsoft’s financial data systems by migrating them to the cloud, unlocking new levels of scalability and access. She also modernized the company’s global supplier payment systems, ensuring timely and compliant payouts for developers and creators around the world.
Her engineering leadership continued with the rollout of Viva Connections and the co-creation of the Places mobile platform, both instrumental in shaping hybrid workplace engagement. As Microsoft transitioned to a DevOps model, Snigdha guided her teams through major cultural and technical shifts, helping them stay agile, resilient, and future-ready.
Currently, Snigdha leads tenant governance and security, building AI-powered tools that simplify enterprise administration while strengthening security and compliance. Her work enables global organizations to scale with confidence—and with care.
But for Snigdha, impact is measured by more than just code.
“True impact isn’t just about what you build—it’s about who you build it with, and how many others you empower to lead after you,” she shares. That belief has shaped her enduring commitment to access and equity. She’s an eight-year hiring champ, a recurring Grace Hopper Celebration reviewer, and a strong advocate for neurodiverse and veteran hiring pipelines. She mentors multiple employees at any given time and supports youth through the VOICE program, PTSA, and school sports teams.
Snigdha is also a vocal champion for Responsible AI, ensuring transparency, fairness, and accessibility are built into every solution from the start. Her leadership helps steer the next wave of ethical innovation.
Being recognized in #EmpowHER50 is a reflection of her core mission: to not only build impactful systems, but to create pathways for others to lead, thrive, and belong.
Snigdha Bora builds with brilliance. But her legacy? That’s in the lives she’s empowered to rise.
About #empowHER50 campaign
This campaign celebrates women leaders at Microsoft, past and present, who have been instrumental in democratizing access to technology, opportunity, and growth. By honoring their contributions over the last half-century, this campaign highlights stories of resilience, innovation, and inclusivity. Through digital spotlights, a commemorative coffee table book, live recognition events, and more, the campaign inspires collective action toward achieving equitable societal goals. To learn more about empowHER50, please visit https://womenincloud.com/empowHER50
To learn about Microsoft 50th celebrations: https://news.microsoft.com/microsoft-50/
