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Ascending the Corporate Ladder. Charu Srinivasan 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.
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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