Carlos Robles
Microsoft - Principal Product Manager
Microsoft - Senior Product Manager
Denver, Colorado, United States
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Carlos Robles is a tech professional with over 16 years of experience, having held roles such as Software Engineer, Data Professional, Solutions Architect, and Consultant. Currently, he serves as a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft, where he is responsible for shaping the local development experience for Azure SQL Database, driving innovation, and enhancing the tools developers rely on.
With a rich history that includes working at AWS and earning the prestigious Microsoft MVP title, he brings a unique perspective to designing and delivering end-to-end architectures across various platforms. His expertise also extends to data management, having worked on projects utilizing Azure SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, and MongoDB.
His technical prowess extends to a wide array of programming languages and frameworks, including .NET, JavaScript (Node.js, TypeScript, React, Next.js), and Python. Whether it's developing software, implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with ARM, Bicep, Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi, or driving DevOps practices across cloud platforms, he brings unparalleled versatility and innovation to every project.
An international speaker, author, and mentor, he is passionate about sharing knowledge, empowering developers, and advancing the field of technology. In his free time, he enjoys playing video games, discussing geek culture with friends, and spending quality time with his family.
Carlos Robles es un profesional de la tecnología con más de 16 años de experiencia, habiendo ocupado roles como Ingeniero de Software, Profesional de Datos, Arquitecto de Soluciones y Consultor. Actualmente, se desempeña como Principal Product Manager en Microsoft, donde es responsable de moldear la experiencia de desarrollo local para Azure SQL Database, impulsando la innovación y mejorando las herramientas en las que los desarrolladores confían.
Con una rica trayectoria que incluye haber trabajado en AWS y obtener el prestigioso título de Microsoft MVP, Carlos aporta una perspectiva única en el diseño y entrega de arquitecturas de punta a punta en diversas plataformas. Su experiencia también se extiende a la gestión de datos, habiendo trabajado en proyectos que utilizan Azure SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB y MongoDB.
Su destreza técnica abarca una amplia gama de lenguajes y frameworks, incluyendo .NET, JavaScript (Node.js, TypeScript, React, Next.js) y Python. Ya sea desarrollando software, implementando Infraestructura como Código (IaC) con ARM, Bicep, Terraform, CloudFormation o Pulumi, o impulsando prácticas de DevOps en plataformas en la nube, Carlos aporta una versatilidad e innovación inigualables a cada proyecto.
Como conferencista internacional, autor y mentor, Carlos es apasionado por compartir conocimientos, empoderar a los desarrolladores y avanzar en el campo de la tecnología. En su tiempo libre, disfruta de jugar videojuegos, hablar de temas geek con amigos y pasar tiempo de calidad con su familia.
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Elevate SQL Development with VS Code
This session highlights the enhanced MSSQL extension for Visual Studio Code, now more powerful than ever with new capabilities and AI-driven enhancements to streamline your SQL development experience.
Experience a revamped UI/UX (GA) and advanced Schema Management tools (Public Preview) that make SQL development faster, more intuitive, and developer-friendly. The new Schema Designer enables seamless visualization and editing, while Schema Compare helps you track and apply schema changes effortlessly.
Learn how GitHub Copilot (Public Preview) elevates your productivity by assisting with tasks such as schema design, query generation, and database performance optimization.
Whether you’re working locally with SQL Server or deploying to the cloud with Azure SQL Database / SQL Database in Fabric, the latest enhancements bring cloud-like workflows to local development, allowing you to interact with your databases seamlessly while leveraging modern SQL tools and techniques in Visual Studio Code.
Supercharge SQL Development with VS Code
This session highlights the enhanced MSSQL extension for Visual Studio Code, featuring tools like a revamped Connection Dialog, advanced Object Explorer filtering, a visual Table Designer, an improved Query Results Pane, and an interactive Query Plan Visualizer—all designed to simplify and enhance the SQL development experience.
Discover how these capabilities integrate seamlessly with SQL Server, Azure SQL or SQL database in Fabric, empowering developers to build, test, and deploy high-performance applications effortlessly. Learn practical techniques to streamline your workflows and unlock the full potential of SQL development, whether you’re working locally or deploying to the cloud.
Whether you’re working locally or deploying to the cloud, this session showcases the latest innovations and practical techniques that modernize your SQL workflow!
Ground to Cloud: Simplifying the Developer Experience with Azure SQL
Azure SQL has introduced many new features, empowering developers to enhance their efficiency from local environments to the cloud. This session will explore key capabilities tailored for developers, from Dev Containers for agile local development to Azure Functions for creating serverless backends and Data API Builder for simplifying the creation of REST/GraphQL endpoints.
By the end of the session, you'll have the knowledge to effectively use Azure SQL in both local and cloud environments, enhancing your development process and team collaboration.
Join us to unlock the full potential of Azure SQL for modern application development and take your coding skills from ground to cloud!
Elevate SQL Development in Fabric with VS Code
This session highlights the enhanced MSSQL extension for Visual Studio Code, now more powerful than ever with new capabilities and AI-driven enhancements to streamline your SQL development experience in Fabric.
Experience a revamped UI/UX (GA) and advanced Schema Management tools (Public Preview) that make SQL development faster, more intuitive, and developer-friendly. The new Schema Designer enables seamless visualization and editing, while Schema Compare helps you track and apply schema changes effortlessly.
Learn how GitHub Copilot (Public Preview) elevates your productivity by assisting with tasks such as schema design, query generation, and database performance optimization.
Whether you’re working locally with SQL Server or deploying to the cloud with SQL Database in Fabric, the latest enhancements bring cloud-like workflows to local development, allowing you to interact with your databases seamlessly while leveraging modern SQL tools and techniques in Visual Studio Code.
Build Modern and AI-Ready Apps with SQL and GitHub Copilot in VS Code
Learn how to go from local development to cloud deployment with a fully functional, AI-ready application powered by SQL Server. In this session, you’ll see how GitHub Copilot in VS Code streamlines database design, schema creation, and backend code generation, helping you move seamlessly from database to application code.
You’ll connect your backend through REST or GraphQL endpoints, build a modern frontend with Azure Static Web Apps, and explore how SQL Server’s native vector data types enable semantic search and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) scenarios—bringing AI directly into your app’s data layer.
Whether you’re prototyping or scaling your next big idea, this session shows how to build intelligent, cloud-ready apps—starting entirely on your local machine.
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Carlos Robles
Microsoft - Principal Product Manager
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