Mike L. Swafford

Vice President of Software Engineering at Microsoft.

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Mike Swafford Is a Veteran Engineering Leader Focused on Building Systems That Simplify Complexity and Accelerate Innovation. With Nearly Three Decades at Microsoft, He’s Led Large-Scale Efforts to Unify Engineering Workflows, Optimize Cloud Environments, and Modernize Legacy Systems. His Work Has Saved the Company Hundreds of Millions Through Efficiency and Scalability Innovations.

Engineer

Mike Swafford has led the evolution of Microsoft’s engineering systems, building scalable software frameworks that empower thousands of developers globally.

Innovator

Mike Swafford drives innovation through automation, AI integration, and cloud-native transformation to enhance developer productivity and software quality.

Leader

Mike Swafford leads large, distributed engineering teams that deliver mission-critical services, driving efficiency, security, and innovation at enterprise scale.

“Building great software isn’t just about writing code—it’s about removing every obstacle between engineers and innovation.”

Mike L. Swafford

Mike L. Swafford

Vice President of Software Engineering at Microsoft