Santhosh Pillai
@sanpil.bsky.social
When someone my age dies, I catch myself saying the old line, "gone too soon" as if those words could somehow make it hurt less. But when it's someone ten or fifteen years younger, I can't even find words to hold the grief.
My deepest condolences.
My deepest condolences.
August 11, 2025 at 4:53 AM
When someone my age dies, I catch myself saying the old line, "gone too soon" as if those words could somehow make it hurt less. But when it's someone ten or fifteen years younger, I can't even find words to hold the grief.
My deepest condolences.
My deepest condolences.
Meeting of two giants: one forged in fire, the other in light. In one frame, they coexist: eternal and impossibly beautiful. Picture taken almost a decade ago.
July 7, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Meeting of two giants: one forged in fire, the other in light. In one frame, they coexist: eternal and impossibly beautiful. Picture taken almost a decade ago.
What’s your poison today? Turns out the restaurant ran out of the main ingredient. So now I’m just sitting here—vibing with tap water. Cheers to surprises!
July 5, 2025 at 5:39 AM
What’s your poison today? Turns out the restaurant ran out of the main ingredient. So now I’m just sitting here—vibing with tap water. Cheers to surprises!
Clean lines, rugged stance, and that bold license plate. This ride isn’t trying to blend in.
July 4, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Clean lines, rugged stance, and that bold license plate. This ride isn’t trying to blend in.
When I asked ChatGPT “who am I?” 😀
June 28, 2025 at 6:21 AM
When I asked ChatGPT “who am I?” 😀
Loyalty is good—but it should never come at the cost of neither here nor there. 😀
June 18, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Loyalty is good—but it should never come at the cost of neither here nor there. 😀
Belated Father’s Day post.
June 17, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Belated Father’s Day post.
My colleague and I had a great time presenting a relevant topic: ‘Comprehensive Data Management and Governance with Azure Data Lake Storage’ at this year’s Data+AI Summit. We had a full house and an engaged audience throughout the session.
June 14, 2025 at 7:43 AM
My colleague and I had a great time presenting a relevant topic: ‘Comprehensive Data Management and Governance with Azure Data Lake Storage’ at this year’s Data+AI Summit. We had a full house and an engaged audience throughout the session.
LinkedIn, Facebook, and every other feed feel like déjà vu these days. So there you go!
This session explores features in Azure Data Lake Storage, including its integration with Azure Databricks, to deliver comprehensive, scalable, and efficient data governance solutions.
This session explores features in Azure Data Lake Storage, including its integration with Azure Databricks, to deliver comprehensive, scalable, and efficient data governance solutions.
June 8, 2025 at 10:12 PM
LinkedIn, Facebook, and every other feed feel like déjà vu these days. So there you go!
This session explores features in Azure Data Lake Storage, including its integration with Azure Databricks, to deliver comprehensive, scalable, and efficient data governance solutions.
This session explores features in Azure Data Lake Storage, including its integration with Azure Databricks, to deliver comprehensive, scalable, and efficient data governance solutions.
Memories.
Nobody opened a terminal window mid-icebreaker. Biggest success? No one deployed to prod during kayaking.
#icebreakerwin
#ccoa
#pmvictories
#successmetricsredefined
#kayaksnotcode
#snacksoverscripts
#shipfunnotfeatures
Nobody opened a terminal window mid-icebreaker. Biggest success? No one deployed to prod during kayaking.
#icebreakerwin
#ccoa
#pmvictories
#successmetricsredefined
#kayaksnotcode
#snacksoverscripts
#shipfunnotfeatures
June 3, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Memories.
Nobody opened a terminal window mid-icebreaker. Biggest success? No one deployed to prod during kayaking.
#icebreakerwin
#ccoa
#pmvictories
#successmetricsredefined
#kayaksnotcode
#snacksoverscripts
#shipfunnotfeatures
Nobody opened a terminal window mid-icebreaker. Biggest success? No one deployed to prod during kayaking.
#icebreakerwin
#ccoa
#pmvictories
#successmetricsredefined
#kayaksnotcode
#snacksoverscripts
#shipfunnotfeatures
Some how beautifully… still me!
May 31, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Some how beautifully… still me!
Walking down this path feels like stepping into a dream. The cherry blossoms painting the air in shades of pink and purple. The road curves ahead, embraced on both sides by trees in full spring bloom. Welcome to the Microsoft campus, where nature knows how to make a statement.
April 11, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Walking down this path feels like stepping into a dream. The cherry blossoms painting the air in shades of pink and purple. The road curves ahead, embraced on both sides by trees in full spring bloom. Welcome to the Microsoft campus, where nature knows how to make a statement.
Over the years, Panda has grown into a soft-hearted, soulful, and substantially-sized dog. He’s no longer just a pet; he’s a personality. He’s someone with firm opinions on what food deserves his attention, which routes are worthy of his regal stroll, and precisely who earns the honor of a head pat.
April 10, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Over the years, Panda has grown into a soft-hearted, soulful, and substantially-sized dog. He’s no longer just a pet; he’s a personality. He’s someone with firm opinions on what food deserves his attention, which routes are worthy of his regal stroll, and precisely who earns the honor of a head pat.
Not just a plate, it’s a promise. Cleaner rides. Clearer skies. Cooler vibes. Just the wrong car. 😀
April 9, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Not just a plate, it’s a promise. Cleaner rides. Clearer skies. Cooler vibes. Just the wrong car. 😀
After the weekend rain, the fallen cherry blossoms have formed a soft pink carpet around the base of each tree. A reminder of the season in full bloom.
April 8, 2025 at 5:36 AM
After the weekend rain, the fallen cherry blossoms have formed a soft pink carpet around the base of each tree. A reminder of the season in full bloom.
Spotted this on the streets of Redmond — a goods carrier auto rickshaw, a common sight back home in India, but a rare gem on American roads. No make or model in sight, like a mystery in motion, but one thing was clear: it was right-hand drive, true to its roots.
April 7, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Spotted this on the streets of Redmond — a goods carrier auto rickshaw, a common sight back home in India, but a rare gem on American roads. No make or model in sight, like a mystery in motion, but one thing was clear: it was right-hand drive, true to its roots.
Happy Hour is on! But here’s the twist: it’s now limited to the bar area only. Is that a good thing… or a not-so-great thing?
April 5, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Happy Hour is on! But here’s the twist: it’s now limited to the bar area only. Is that a good thing… or a not-so-great thing?
REXY might not roar with meaning, but hey, it’s still a custom plate. I checked, and apparently it can mean “gift of God” to someone. Not bad for a four letter word.
April 4, 2025 at 5:27 AM
REXY might not roar with meaning, but hey, it’s still a custom plate. I checked, and apparently it can mean “gift of God” to someone. Not bad for a four letter word.
The breathtaking cherry blossoms around Building 43 on the Microsoft Campus are in full bloom. The delicate pink petals transforming the area into a serene scene. If you’re nearby, don’t miss the chance to witness this annual spectacle before the blossoms fade!
April 1, 2025 at 5:37 AM
The breathtaking cherry blossoms around Building 43 on the Microsoft Campus are in full bloom. The delicate pink petals transforming the area into a serene scene. If you’re nearby, don’t miss the chance to witness this annual spectacle before the blossoms fade!
You don’t just drink coffee; you experience it. Or so they say. As a tea drinker, I’ve never quite bought into the hype. Coffee has always felt like the taste of an office: bold and routine, a contrast of dark against light, sharp against smooth.
That was until I found Azúcar’s coffee.
That was until I found Azúcar’s coffee.
March 24, 2025 at 4:52 AM
You don’t just drink coffee; you experience it. Or so they say. As a tea drinker, I’ve never quite bought into the hype. Coffee has always felt like the taste of an office: bold and routine, a contrast of dark against light, sharp against smooth.
That was until I found Azúcar’s coffee.
That was until I found Azúcar’s coffee.
Honoring our dear friend Rakshith (Rakka) in the best way possible: Sidewinders Rakka League was a tremendous success. We held a tournament among the five teams within the club, and as (mostly) expected, our A Division team, SWA, emerged victorious but not without a tough challenge from SWO.
March 23, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Honoring our dear friend Rakshith (Rakka) in the best way possible: Sidewinders Rakka League was a tremendous success. We held a tournament among the five teams within the club, and as (mostly) expected, our A Division team, SWA, emerged victorious but not without a tough challenge from SWO.
Almost 12 years after parting with my last BMW, I received 12 identical service offers in the mail yesterday. One for each year of lost business, I suppose. Persistence at its finest.
March 21, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Almost 12 years after parting with my last BMW, I received 12 identical service offers in the mail yesterday. One for each year of lost business, I suppose. Persistence at its finest.
I bought this before we knew *he* was crazy. 😀
A year later, the Mustang Mach-E still delivers a thrilling ride. It is modern, stylish, and effortlessly practical.
A year later, the Mustang Mach-E still delivers a thrilling ride. It is modern, stylish, and effortlessly practical.
March 16, 2025 at 3:07 AM
I bought this before we knew *he* was crazy. 😀
A year later, the Mustang Mach-E still delivers a thrilling ride. It is modern, stylish, and effortlessly practical.
A year later, the Mustang Mach-E still delivers a thrilling ride. It is modern, stylish, and effortlessly practical.
Thursday is a sweet spot where the hardest work of the week is done. It’s the evening where plans for the weekend start forming, happy hour feels more justified, and the stress of Monday is just a distant memory. Thursday is the new Friday.
March 14, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Thursday is a sweet spot where the hardest work of the week is done. It’s the evening where plans for the weekend start forming, happy hour feels more justified, and the stress of Monday is just a distant memory. Thursday is the new Friday.