Devashish Salgaonkar

About Devashish Salgaonkar

As Principal Software Engineering Manager at Microsoft Azure DevOps, I architect and deliver solutions that directly impact millions of developers worldwide. My 16-year evolution from hands-on database expert to AI-forward engineering leader positions me uniquely at the convergence of three critical domains: enterprise-scale database optimization, DevOps transformation, and cutting-edge AI integration.I don\'t just manage teams—I build technology strategies that reshape how organizations approach complex engineering challenges. My leadership philosophy centers on data-driven decision making, evidenced by transformative results: elevating critical service availability from 60% to 95%+, architecting auto-tiering solutions that save $600K+ monthly, and pioneering GenAI adoption that fundamentally enhances developer productivity.What sets me apart is my ability to translate deep technical expertise into strategic business outcomes while fostering innovation cultures that attract and retain top engineering talent. Whether optimizing database performance for hyperscale environments or implementing chaos engineering for enterprise resilience, I consistently deliver solutions that exceed both technical benchmarks and customer expectations.

Experience

1. Software Development Manager Iii

   Amazon

   Dec 2025 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Amazon Business Pricing

Education

• Goa Engineering College

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electronics and Telecommunications

  2003 — 2007

• Dhempe H.S.S of Arts and Science

  Science

  2001 — 2003

Skills

• Sql Server Reporting Services (Ssrs)
• Ssis
• T-Sql
• .net
• Databases
• Debugging
• Transact-Sql (T-Sql)
• Powershell
• Visual Studio
• C++
• Internet Information Services (Iis)
• Ssrs
• Sql Server Integration Services (Ssis)
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Cloud Computing
• Sql
• Windows Server
• Azure Machine Learning
• Sql Azure
• Power Bi