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Hello, I'm Carlos Robles

I build AI-powered developer experiences in VS Code, helping developers ship faster and innovate with confidence.

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

Principal Product Manager – SQL Developer Experiences
2025 – Present
Microsoft
Remote

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.

GitHub CopilotVS CodeLLMsDevExJavaScriptTypeScriptReactNext.jsNode.jsPython.NETGraphQLREST APIsFigmaTelemetryA/B TestingOpen SourceAzureDockerKubernetesDatabases
Senior Product Manager – SQL Developer Experiences
2023 – 2025
Microsoft
Remote

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.

Dev ContainersGitHub CopilotVS CodeDevExJavaScriptTypeScriptReactNext.jsNode.jsPythonGraphQLREST APIsAzureDockerKubernetesTerraformDatabases
Senior Product Manager – Azure SQL Database Migration Service
2022 – 2023
Microsoft
Remote

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.

AzureTelemetryPython.NETPowerShellARMBicepREST APIsTerraformSQL ServerPostgreSQLMongoDB
Senior Database Solutions Architect
2021 – 2022
Amazon Web Services
Remote

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.

AWSCloud-NativeDevOpsArchitectureDockerKubernetesTerraformPythonJavaScriptTypeScriptGraphQLREST APIsPostgreSQLMongoDBSQL Server
Solutions Architect (Consultant)
2020 – 2021
Slalom Consulting
Seattle, WA

Architected cloud-native platforms for Fortune 500 clients using Azure and AWS. Designed scalable, resilient architectures to accelerate cloud adoption.

Cloud-NativeDevOpsAzureAWSCI/CDDockerKubernetesTerraformJavaScriptTypeScript.NETREST APIs
Solutions Architect
2017 – 2020
ATOS IT Services and Solutions
Denver, CO

Delivered hybrid cloud solutions across Azure and AWS for enterprise clients. Bridged technical teams and business stakeholders to enable scalable deployments.

Hybrid CloudDevOpsAzureAWSDockerKubernetesTerraformAnsibleJavaSQL ServerOracleREST APIs
Senior Software Engineer / Other Roles
2006 – 2017
Multiple Companies
Guatemala

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.

JavaScript.NETJavaPHPSQL ServerOraclePostgreSQLMongoDB

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.

Email

contact@croblesm.com

Phone

+1 (720) 375-6815

Location

Denver, CO

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