Close observers of Microsoft saw Jon DeVaan’s exit from Redmond software giant as no surprise. _In late September we reported Terry Myerson forced him out of his position as head of CSOD (Windows Core Operating System Division): Myerson has removed some of Sinofsky’s other lieutenants from power including_Grant George, Antoine Leblond and Jon DeVaan. (see:_Terry Myerson Flexes His Muscle, Removes Sinofsky’s Lieutenants From Power) Devaan was a mentor to Steven Sinofsky and many other high profile employees at Microsoft. _DeVaan had been with the company since 1984 and became a multi-millionaire after the Microsoft’s IPO in 1986. _Many of the standard engineering practices within Microsoft were created by DeVaan after he was charged with the task by Bill Gates himself. _See our post from yesterday:_Veteran Microsoft Engineering Leader Jon DeVaan Leaving The Company After 30 Years Just as an aside, for our readers in Seattle, you may recall Jon’s wife, Stephanie is a prominent abortion rights activist. She_is the founder of the Washington Women for Choice, a Seattle-based PAC working...

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