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Jul 3, 2026 · Industry Insights

Julia Liuson, Microsoft’s ‘Code Queen’, Steps Down After 34 Years

After 34 years at Microsoft, Julia Liuson—who oversaw Visual Studio, .NET, VS Code, TypeScript and Azure—will leave her role as head of the developer division, transitioning to an advisory position while the company continues its open‑source and cloud‑first strategy.