Career Development in Software Engineering - Insights from Stephen Toub

Explore career development across different disciplines in software engineering through this 48-minute video featuring Stephen Toub, a Partner Architect on Microsoft's .NET team. Gain insights into successful remote work strategies, lessons from management experiences, and how roles in program management and technical assistance can enhance your career trajectory. Discover the importance of technical writing, communication skills, and staying close to core missions. Learn about navigating organizational changes, transitioning to open-source development, and mastering performance optimization. Benefit from Toub's experiences in consulting, full-time development, and working as a technical assistant for executives. Understand the value of networking, self-promotion, and mentorship in big tech companies. Ideal for software professionals seeking to broaden their skill set and advance their careers in the .NET ecosystem.

meet the other Steve.
Toub's role and being a perf guy.
Toub's start in consulting.
technical writing and communication skills as a key skill for devs.
becoming a program manager and breadth.
picking roles that are closest to the core mission.
learning he shouldn't be a manager.
moving to full time dev.
becoming a technical assistant for an executive.
navigating reorgs and jumping into open source and cross platform .NET .
big company skills, networking, and self-promotion.
working remotely successfully and open source.
mentors.
learning perf.