Arun Malik

Arun Malik

Principal Software Engineer ยท Microsoft Azure Networking

I build AI-powered autonomous operations systems for hyperscale cloud infrastructure. My work focuses on multi-agent architectures that can independently detect, diagnose, and resolve network incidents, shifting operations from reactive human-driven response to proactive, self-healing infrastructure.

Currently at Microsoft Azure Networking, I develop the agentic AI platform that orchestrates autonomous incident resolution across one of the world's largest network infrastructures. My research interests span AI agent design patterns, progressive autonomy frameworks, safety mechanisms for AI-driven infrastructure actions, and the evolution of network operations from rule-based automation to intelligent autonomy.

๐ŸŽฏ Areas of Focus

๐Ÿ” Cloud Security and Governance

Zero Trust architectures, identity-driven access control, compliance automation, and governance at scale across Azure environments. Designing security frameworks that protect hyperscale infrastructure without impeding engineering velocity.

๐Ÿค– Autonomous Network Operations

Designing multi-agent AI systems that autonomously resolve network incidents at hyperscale. Achieved 90%+ autonomous resolution rate with zero critical safety incidents through progressive autonomy and layered safety frameworks.

โšก AI Agent Architectures

Building skills-based tool architectures for AI agents in production. Focus on composability, governance, and safety in environments where autonomous actions affect global-scale infrastructure.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Evolution of AIOps

Mapping the progression from reactive operations through rule-based automation to autonomous AI-driven infrastructure management. Developing maturity models and readiness frameworks for organizations adopting autonomous operations.

๐Ÿง  LLM Tool-Use Patterns
๐Ÿ—๏ธ Distributed Systems
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ SRE & Reliability
๐Ÿ“Š Observability

๐Ÿ“ Publications

From Reactive to Autonomous: Evolution of AI Operations in Cloud Network Infrastructure
Arun Malik
arXiv preprint, 2026 (submitted)

๐Ÿ’ก Patents

Closed-Loop Inventory Management for Security and Compliance
U.S. Patent Filed | Status: Approved and Filed
AI-Driven Network Diagnostics and Autonomous Incident Resolution
U.S. Patent Filed | Status: Filed

โš–๏ธ Professional Service

Technical Program Committee, IEEE CNSM 2026
22nd International Conference on Network and Service Management | Oct 26-30, 2026, Madrid, Spain
Technical Program Committee, IEEE NetAI 2026
1st IEEE International Workshop on Networks for AI and AI for Networks | Nov 10-13, 2026, Sicily, Italy
Judge, Claro Awards for Tech Excellence (2026)
Evaluating innovations in technology and engineering

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