Quick Info
| Profession | Business Executive |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 13/08/1966 |
| Age | 59 years (died on 19, May, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Puducherry, India |
| Date of Death | 19/05/2026 |
Latest News about S. Somasegar
19/05/2026
S. Somasegar, a prominent Microsoft executive and venture capitalist at Madrona Venture Group, passed away on May 19, 2026, at the age of 59. Microsoft and Madrona confirmed his death, honoring him as a long-time leader who led the Developer Division for 27 years and later supported cloud, AI, and developer-focused startups as an investor and board member.
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Sivaramakrishnan Somasegar |
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| Other Name | Soma |
| Nickname | Soma |
| Known for | His 27-year career at Microsoft, leading the Visual Studio and .NET teams, founding the Microsoft India Development Center, and later serving as a Managing Director at Madrona Venture Group supporting cloud and AI startups |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Black |
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| Hair Colour | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Undergraduate | Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Communication Engineering) from College of Engineering, Guindy (August 1982 - June 1986) |
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| Postgraduation | Postgraduation in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Louisiana State University (January 1987 - July 1988) |
| Computer Engineering | Computer Engineering from University at Buffalo (August 1988 - January 1989) |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Wife/Spouse | Akila | ||||
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| Children | Daughter(s) - 2 | ||||
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Career
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Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/s-somasegar-113791a5/ | |
| https://x.com/ssomasegar |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rejected an offer to work as a research scientist at ISRO to move to the US. | |
| 2. Managed Microsoft research labs in Boston, China, India, and Israel. | |
| 3. Served as a volunteer to help and educate girls worldwide. | |
| 4. Partner in the Seattle Sounders Football Club and Seattle Orcas. | |
| 5. Volunteered to help and educate girls worldwide |