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Charu Srinivasan, a Principal Development Manager at Microsoft, shares her journey as a technical leader. Emphasizing the importance of domain expertise, technical depth, and thought leadership, she discusses key aspects of personal growth within the organization, including visibility in senior management and the ability to influence business strategy. She reflects on her work in replication and storage systems, highlighting lessons learned about aligning individual goals with company vision. Her insights provide valuable guidance for aspiring technical leaders in tech industries.
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Ascending the Corporate Ladder CharuSrinivasan Principal Development Manager, Microsoft Corporation
Who is a technical leader ? • Domain, domain, domain • Technical depth • Thought leadership • Business and strategic vision • Constant learning
How does one grow as a technical leader • Recognized as a technical expert • Visibility in senior management • Ability to impact and influence business strategy • Ability to foresee risks and mitigate • Technical mentorship
My Growth at Microsoft • Replication and Storage Systems is my broad area of expertise • Multi-master replication • Data protection • Virtualization • Natural progression • Deep passion for the space • Being part of a growing business • Helping the company compete in the marketplace
Personal Lessons learnt • Alignment with business strategy and vision is crucial • Grow team folks to expand your own impact and influence • Alignment with management’s value system