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.
AI Stock Analyst
Live equity research from free public data. Fetches real financials, then streams an AI-synthesized report with bull/bear cases.
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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