Sivaramakichenane Somasegar

Sivaramakichenane Somasegar
Born	(1966-08-13)August 13, 1966 Puducherry, India
Died	May 19, 2026(2026-05-19) (aged 59)
Other name	S. Somasegar
Occupation	Technology businessperson

Sivaramakichenane "Soma" Somasegar (born August 13, 1966 in Puducherry, India, died May 19, 2026) was a Microsoft software executive and investment executive at Madrona Venture Group. He was a founding owner of the Seattle Orcas professional cricket team.

He joined Microsoft in 1989, headed Microsoft's Developer Division from December 2003, and announced he was leaving Microsoft in 2015.

He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Anna University's College of Engineering, Guindy, Madras in 1986 and an MS in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge in 1988.

He died May 19, 2026 aged 59.

References

Sources

• Sumrall, Frank (March 19, 2023). "Seattle dives into professional cricket with new franchise, the Orcas". Seattle: KIRO-TV.
• Bishop, Todd (May 19, 2026). "S. 'Soma' Somasegar, 1966-2026: Microsoft and Madrona leader was a champion of developers and startups". GeekWire.
• Singh, Ritu (May 20, 2026). "Indian-Origin Microsoft Veteran Soma Somasegar Dies At 59, Silicon Valley In Shock". New Delhi: NDTV.
• "Somasegar executive profile". Official website. Redmond, Washington: Microsoft Corporation. January 2004. Archived from the original on February 15, 2004.
• Day, Matt (October 8, 2015). "Microsoft exec Somasegar leaving company". The Seattle Times.

Further reading

• Bhavya Sukheja (May 20, 2026). "Who was Soma Somasegar? Indian-origin Microsoft veteran dies at 59". Hindustan Times. Following the news of Somasegar's death, tributes poured in from across the tech industry, with many remembering him as a mentor and influential tech leader.