Hi, I’m Clemens Schotte. I am a software architect, product and engineering leader, and hands-on developer with 25+ years of experience building and scaling enterprise software. I am also the owner and founder of NavaTron.
Most recently, I was Senior Program Manager for Azure Maps at Microsoft (2021-2026), where I helped shape product strategy, technical direction, and developer adoption across Microsoft’s geospatial platform.
At a Glance
- 25+ years in software engineering, architecture, consulting, and product leadership
- 17+ years at Microsoft across consulting, evangelism, field engineering, and product roles
- Owner/founder of NavaTron
- Deep expertise in .NET/C#, Azure, DevOps, cloud modernization, and geospatial systems
- Strong track record turning complex technical trade-offs into maintainable, production-ready outcomes
NavaTron
NavaTron is my independent software and consulting company. Through NavaTron, I help organizations design and build practical cloud-native solutions, with a focus on architecture, developer productivity, and real-world delivery.
What I Work On
I work at the intersection of software architecture, cloud platforms, and real-world delivery. My focus is not just getting code to run, but making sure systems are secure, understandable, maintainable, and operationally reliable.
Career Highlights
Microsoft - Senior Program Manager, Azure Maps (2021-2026)
- Led product strategy and technical direction for Azure Maps
- Aligned engineering, marketing, and stakeholder priorities across a complex platform
- Helped consolidate enterprise mapping capabilities and improve portfolio clarity
- Continued to contribute hands-on code and developer assets
Microsoft - Cloud Consultant (2019-2021)
- Guided large enterprises through Azure migration, DevOps adoption, and modernization
- Led ABN AMRO’s first Azure PaaS workload into production
- Supported Nokia on cloud architecture, IaC, compliance as code, and zero-touch deployment
Dropbox - Solutions Architect (2017)
- Led enterprise technical presales in the Benelux
- Translated complex requirements into practical designs and measurable business outcomes
Microsoft - Technical Evangelism and Field Engineering (2007-2017)
- Delivered workshops and labs for thousands of developers
- Supported major ISVs with deep .NET/C# guidance and incident response
- Helped bridge product engineering and real-world developer feedback
Foundations
My journey started early with a Commodore 64, followed by years of coding and computer club projects. I later earned a Bachelor’s degree in Information Sciences from The Hague University and have remained deeply technical throughout my career.
I still build software regularly and keep exploring new tools and languages, including Rust and Zig, while maintaining a strong practical focus on business value and user outcomes.
Let’s Connect
I’m always open to discussing software architecture, cloud strategy, geospatial technology, and developer experience. You can find me on:
- Blog: clemens.ms (where I share deep technical insights)
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cschotte
- GitHub: github.com/cschotte
- Email: clemens@navatron.com
Whether you are building new platforms, modernizing existing systems, or navigating difficult architectural decisions, feel free to reach out.