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.

Clemens Schotte

The Hague, Netherlands | clemens@navatron.com | https://clemens.ms/ | https://linkedin.com/in/cschotte/ | https://github.com/cschotte

Profile

Versatile and forward-thinking Senior Program Manager and Technical Leader with 25+ years of experience in cloud architecture, software development, and developer engagement. Most recently led Microsoft’s Azure Maps geospatial platform and contributed to strategic integrations with Power BI and Fabric. Proven track record in evangelizing emerging technologies, building community engagement, and delivering developer-centric experiences.