Thomas Dohmke, CEO of Microsoft-owned GitHub, recently visited India and shared a nostalgic memory that has attracted many. During his trip, Dohmke posted a 16-year-old photo of himself from 2008, taken on Bengaluru's iconic Brigade Road. In his message, Dohmke expressed his deep affection for the country, highlighting India's booming role in the global tech landscape.

Dohmke's visit marked his first trip to India as GitHub CEO, but it wasn't his first time in the country. Reflecting on his earlier visit, Dohmke shared on X (formerly Twitter), “Although this is my first visit as GitHub CEO in India, this is not my first time here. I love this country. This is me in 2008, in Bengaluru — I haven’t aged at all 😝 India is at the nexus of monumental economic opportunity, as it is set to become the world’s largest developer community at the exact point in time the age of AI is taking off.”

Revisiting Brigade Road 16 years later, Dohmke shared another photo from his latest trip. His post read, “Sixteen years later, I had to stop by Brigade Road on my way back home. Gandhi once said, 'the future depends on what you do today.' Today, I leave India more optimistic than ever of how we can accelerate human progress when we rise and embrace new frontiers of technology. I dearly love this country, a new home away from home. I promise, I’ll be back soon.”

Dohmke's enthusiasm for India extends beyond personal nostalgia. During an address at a GitHub event in Bengaluru, he made bold predictions about India's future in the tech industry. Dohmke stated, “By 2027, India will overtake the United States as the largest software developer community on Earth. This alone signals incredible prosperity ahead, but there's more to it. At the same time, India's developer population is booming, and the age of AI has begun.”

GitHub data supports Dohmke's optimism. India currently boasts over 15.4 million developers, with this number growing at an impressive 33% year-over-year. This rapid growth places India at the forefront of global tech development, expected to lead in innovation and software development.

Thomas Dohmke's visit to India was more than just a trip down memory lane. It highlighted his genuine love for the country and his optimistic vision for its future in the tech industry.