Jesse Squire

Jesse Squire is a seasoned technology professional with over 25 years of experience in the software industry.2 He currently serves as a Principal Software Engineering Manager for the Azure Developer Platform team at Microsoft.1

Career at Microsoft

In his role, Jesse focuses on ensuring that developers worldwide have an excellent experience when using Azure services in their applications.1 His team's primary objectives include:

• Developing SDKs and tools for Azure
• Creating intuitive and powerful APIs for developers
• Ensuring consistency with various language and technology stacks

Jesse and his team conduct their development work openly on GitHub, actively incorporating community feedback and contributions to meet real-world needs and expectations.1

Previous Roles

Before his current position, Jesse's career at Microsoft included:

• Senior Software Engineer on the Azure Developer Platform team
• Engineer in Microsoft's Commercial Software Engineering group
• Member of the Halo Services team at 343 Industries

At 343 Industries, Jesse contributed to services for various Halo properties, including Halo 5: Guardians, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, and others.1

Background and Expertise

Jesse's passion for technology began at a young age when he wrote his first lines of BASIC code on a TI-99/4A at the age of 6.1 Throughout his career, he has held diverse roles involving:

• Software architecture
• Product development
• Team management
• Technical leadership
• Establishing team culture and technical standards
• Mentorship

Personal Interests

Jesse's love for technology is closely tied to his interest in gaming. He began coding and playing video games around the same time, which eventually led to his work on the Halo franchise.1

Jesse Squire maintains a professional presence on LinkedIn under the username "jessesquire" and is based in Edmonds, Washington.23