Archive · 1 Sep 2025
Microsoft Engineer Pratik Pandey Found Dead in Silicon Valley
Pratik Pandey, a 35-year-old engineer at Microsoft, was found dead at his workplace in Silicon Valley.
He was an Indian-origin specialist in big data tools.
He had studied computer science in India and the United States, and worked at several tech companies.
The police found no sign of foul play.
The reason for his death is still unknown, and the medical examiner is investigating.
Microsoft is also doing its own internal review.
His family is preparing to bring his body back to India.
Pratik Pandey, a Microsoft engineer, was found dead at the company's Silicon Valley campus.
Pandey was 35 years old and specialized in big data analytics.
He earned degrees in India and the United States.
Police found no signs of foul play.
The cause of death is pending investigation.
- Who
- Pratik Pandey, a Microsoft software engineer
- What
- Was found dead at the Microsoft Silicon Valley campus.
- When
- Found dead in the early hours of August 20.
- Where
- Microsoft Silicon Valley campus in Mountain View, California.
- Why
- Cause of death is pending investigation.
Microsoft Investigation
Family & Friends
Investigation Transparency
Microsoft Investigation
Microsoft is conducting an internal investigation but has declined to comment publicly.
Family & Friends
Family and friends are arranging to repatriate his body and remember him.
- Deceased's Name
- Pratik Pandey
- Age
- 35
- Location of Death
- Microsoft Silicon Valley Campus
- Cause of Death
- Pending Investigation
- Employer
- Microsoft
- Specialization
- Scalable Solutions for Microsoft Fabric and Synapse
- Education
- Computer Science Bachelor's & Master's Degrees
