About Me
I'm Carlos Robles, Principal Product Manager at Microsoft (DevEx & Core AI), where I lead GitHub Copilot integration and developer experiences in Visual Studio Code. With 16+ years spanning software engineering, cloud, and product leadership, I focus on building AI-powered tools that make developers more productive and creative.
Previously at AWS and a former Microsoft MVP, I bring a unique perspective from cloud, AI, and open-source communities. As an international speaker and DevEx advocate, I'm passionate about advancing developer platforms and helping users ship faster with confidence.
AI & Developer Experience
Driving AI-assisted workflows with GitHub Copilot, VS Code, and modern developer platforms.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Building resilient cloud-native solutions with AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, and IaC.
Product Strategy & DevEx Advocacy
Shaping platform adoption through GTM strategy, open source engagement, and community leadership.
Experience
My professional journey and contributions
Work Experience
Led GitHub Copilot for database workflows from vision to Public Preview at Build 2025. Drove 64% MAU growth for VS Code MSSQL extension through telemetry-informed roadmap and community engagement.
Redefined Azure SQL developer experience through 50+ customer interviews and platform analysis. Shipped Dev Containers & AI integration, transforming MSSQL extension into a developer-first tool.
Drove 76% improvement in SQL migration success rates through pre-validation and telemetry-driven fixes. Shipped enterprise features and GTM framework adopted across Azure Data migration tools.
Supported AWS’s top global accounts as part of the Delta team, delivering high-priority database solutions. Authored RDS workshops and best practices influencing AWS service roadmaps.
Architected cloud-native platforms for Fortune 500 clients using Azure and AWS. Designed scalable, resilient architectures to accelerate cloud adoption.
Delivered hybrid cloud solutions across Azure and AWS for enterprise clients. Bridged technical teams and business stakeholders to enable scalable deployments.
Delivered full-stack applications as an independent software engineer for mid-size enterprises. Also supported enterprise clients in light DBA roles, modernizing Oracle & SQL Server environments and building automation frameworks.
Get In Touch
I'm always interested in new opportunities and collaborations
Let's Connect
Whether you're looking to hire, collaborate on a project, or just want to say hello, I'd love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out through any of the channels below.
contact@croblesm.com
Phone
+1 (720) 375-6815
Location
Denver, CO