From chips to desktop - How Azure NetApp Files powers EDA, ARO, and VDI

As Director of Product Management for Azure NetApp Files, I bring over three decades of global experience in IT data management. I’m passionate about enabling individuals and organizations to unlock the full potential of their data. Drawing on deep industry expertise, I shape the vision and strategy for Azure NetApp Files—driving innovation that supports our customers’ evolving needs. My focus is on accelerating enterprise application migrations and advancing AI-readiness in Azure, helping customers achieve greater agility, performance, and success in the cloud.

Andy Chan is a Principal Product Manager for Azure NetApp Files (ANF), Microsoft’s first party, enterprise class file storage service delivering high performance, scalability, and multi protocol support for mission critical workloads including HPC, AI, databases, and enterprise applications. In this role, he drives product strategy, customer adoption, and technical partnerships that enable organizations to accelerate innovation in Azure.\n\nPreviously, Andy served as a Microsoft Global Black Belt, leading semiconductor HPC engagements and helping customers harness Azure for large scale engineering workloads. His contributions to customer success and business growth earned him membership in the Microsoft Platinum Club, recognizing top performers across the company.\n