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I’m Doug Seven, a product leader focused on reimagining how developers build and deliver software in the age of AI. Currently, I’m the Managing Vice President of Product Management for Developer Experience at Capital One, where I’m responsible for the entire software development and delivery process—from the moment developers start writing code to the moment that code runs in production.
What I Do Now
At Capital One, I lead product management across the full spectrum of developer experience: AI-powered coding tools and agentic solutions, test automation, vulnerability remediation, and our software delivery pipeline platform. It’s an end-to-end view of the developer journey, which means my teams and I get to think holistically about how every stage of development can work better together.
This builds directly on my previous work at Amazon Web Services, where I led teams creating Amazon CodeWhisperer, an AI coding companion that brings context-aware code suggestions and intelligent assistance directly into developers’ workflows. CodeWhisperer learns from billions of lines of code to help developers work faster and write better code—the kind of tool I wish I’d had during my own years writing code.
How I Got Here
My path through technology has always been about creating tools that empower developers. I started at Microsoft in 1999, left to co-found DotNetJunkies (one of the first developer communities built on the .NET Framework), and then returned to Microsoft where I spent years shaping Visual Studio, .NET Framework, and developer experiences for Windows Store apps.
Later, I joined Telerik as EVP of Black Ops to build Icenium, an integrated cloud environment that let developers build cross-platform mobile apps using web technologies—an early glimpse of the cloud-powered development experiences that are now becoming standard.
Returning to Microsoft, I led innovation teams working on Azure IoT, connected vehicles, and healthcare data platforms. I built the Microsoft Connected Vehicle Platform (now powering cars from Toyota, BMW, Mercedes, and others) and helped launch Azure Maps. I also created the Microsoft Azure Health Data Services for FHIR, exploring how cloud and AI could unlock insights from healthcare data.
What Drives Me
Throughout my career, I’ve been drawn to opportunities where emerging technologies can solve real problems. Whether it’s using the cloud to untether developers from platform constraints, applying machine learning to healthcare data, or using generative AI to accelerate software development—I’m energized by projects that open new possibilities.
I believe the best products come from diverse teams bringing different perspectives together. I’ve built and led teams at the intersection of cloud computing, AI, and developer tools, always focused on creating products that developers actually want to use, not just tools that check feature boxes.
Beyond the Day Job
When I’m not thinking about developer experiences, I write techno-thrillers (turns out my early attempt at being an industrial-rock star translated better into fiction than music). I also blog here about product management, software development, and the evolving landscape of how we build and ship software.
Let’s Connect
I’m always interested in conversations about AI-assisted development, product strategy, or the future of developer tools. You can find me on LinkedIn or reach out through this blog.
Fun fact: I had nine different offices across seven years at Microsoft. Lesson learned: never fully unpack.
Doug Seven 