Jon Gallant

Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft Developer Division

Building developer tools and AI-powered experiences that make cloud development accessible, efficient, and enjoyable for developers worldwide.

About Me

I'm a Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft in the Developer Division, where I'm passionate about developer experience, AI tooling, and cloud technologies. I create tools that help developers build, deploy, and manage cloud applications with confidence.

My work focuses on the Azure Developer Experience team, where I lead development of command-line interfaces, VS Code extensions, and AI-powered workflows that bridge the gap between complex cloud infrastructure and developer productivity.

I believe the best developer tools are invisible—they get out of your way and let you focus on building great software. Whether it's through intuitive CLIs, smart IDE integrations, or AI assistants, my mission is to make cloud development feel natural and accessible to every developer.

Key Projects

Azure Developer CLI (azd)

Creator and maintainer of azd, the official Azure Developer CLI. Accelerates getting applications from local development to Azure with opinionated templates, automated provisioning, and seamless deployment workflows.

github.com/Azure/azure-dev

Azure MCP (azmcp)

Built the Azure Model Context Protocol server, enabling AI assistants like Claude, ChatGPT, and GitHub Copilot to interact with Azure resources through natural language. Makes cloud management accessible through conversational interfaces.

aka.ms/azmcp

Developer Tools & Extensions

Created numerous VS Code extensions, CLI utilities, and developer productivity tools. Focus on integrating AI capabilities into everyday development workflows and making complex tasks simple.

AI-Powered Development

I'm passionate about empowering developers to leverage AI in their daily workflows. From code generation to infrastructure automation, AI tools should amplify developer capabilities—not replace human creativity and problem-solving.

Through my work on GitHub Copilot integrations, Azure AI services, and the Model Context Protocol, I'm focused on making AI accessible, practical, and trustworthy for developers at every skill level.