How do Microsoft alumni split, and who penetrates most?
Wire mix first, then share of each destination bench. Penetration lead MongoDB at 3.5%.
Data & notes
| Name | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Datadog | 248 | 38.8% |
| MongoDB | 214 | 33.5% |
| Cloudflare | 177 | 27.7% |
Read the lead wire and penetration
Point the list request at the employers and wires already counted here. Keep the request inside the companies and titles already shown.
Key takeaway · How to cite
Data & notes
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| MongoDB | 3.5 |
| Cloudflare | 3.1 |
| Datadog | 2.8 |
Datadog: 248 people
Ranked by wire headcount, as of 2026-11-10 PT.
Data & notes
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Datadog | 248 |
| MongoDB | 214 |
| Cloudflare | 177 |
Which talent-flow paths leave Microsoft?
The cut requires both: current at the destination, previously at Microsoft. Titles are not filtered on this page.
Data & notes
| Source | Destination | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Datadog | 248 |
| Microsoft | MongoDB | 214 |
| Microsoft | Cloudflare | 177 |
Absolute vs penetration: Datadog vs MongoDB
The two rankings can diverge: volume and density are different decisions.
Data & notes
| Category | People on wire | Share of bench % |
|---|---|---|
| Datadog | 248 | 2.8 |
| MongoDB | 214 | 3.5 |
| Cloudflare | 177 | 3.1 |
Where does Microsoft talent flow? Wire vs destination bench
Read the ledger first, as of 2026-11-10 PT. The wire and the bench are two different numbers.
| Destination | On the wire | Destination bench | Share of bench |
|---|---|---|---|
| Datadog | 248 | 9,012 | 2.8% |
| MongoDB | 214 | 6,121 | 3.5% |
| Cloudflare | 177 | 5,679 | 3.1% |
Get the named list of people on these Microsoft wires
Point the list request at the employers and wires already counted here. The request should name the same employers.
What it means for Microsoft flow: what to do this week / how to use it
- For list density: prefer the MongoDB penetration line (3.5%, 214/6,121).
- Treat other destinations as narrow lists; wire sum is 639 — do not expand past measured hosts.
Cut stays on Microsoft → measured destinations
The cut requires both: current at the destination, previously at Microsoft. Titles are not filtered on this page. Destinations not listed here were not measured. As of 2026-11-10 PT.
As of 2026-11-10 PT · Source: Metix AI
Notes & method
Methodology
Wire headcount requires both a current destination and a prior Microsoft stint. As of 2026-11-10 PT, the bench is the destination's whole current population. The source line is Metix AI.
FAQ
- Who is counted on the Microsoft into Datadog wire?
- A counted person works at Datadog now and worked at Microsoft before. As of 2026-11-10 PT the lead wire holds 248.
- Is the bench the same as the wire for Microsoft into Datadog?
- The bench (9,012) is not the wire (248). The bench counts all current people at Datadog.
- Who is the Microsoft into Datadog list for?
- The list is for sourcing Microsoft alumni now at Datadog. The first destination to open is Datadog.
- What date is the Microsoft into Datadog cut?
- The measurement date is 2026-11-10 PT. The publisher is Metix AI.
Request the Microsoft feeder list
A named list can follow this page once the scope is right. The request should name the same employers.
Optional: try Mira