"Soma" Somasegar was a widely respected tech executive, venture capitalist, and legendary figure within the Microsoft alumni and College of Engineering Guindy ECE alumni - 1986 graduation year.
Across his 27-year tenure at Microsoft and his subsequent decade as a managing director at Madrona Venture Group. Tragically, the technology community is currently mourning his sudden passing on May 19, 2026, at the age of 59.
1. The Microsoft Era (1989–2015)
Transformed from an engineer to senior most leader. He was responsible for Visual Studio, .NET, and the tools utilized by millions of developers worldwide. Originally from Puducherry, India, Somasegar founded the Microsoft India Development Center (IDC) in Hyderabad in 1998.
2. The Venture Capital Era: Madrona (2015–2026)
After leaving Microsoft in late 2015, Somasegar joined Seattle-based Madrona Venture Group as MD. He led a pivotal role in major investments, including Snowflake,UiPath,Pulumi, etc.
Microsoft Alumni video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQiLtJ6Q9RU
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