Nick Cosentino, a Principal Engineering Manager at Microsoft, shares insights on his unique approach to engineering management, emphasizing situational leadership, transparency, and trust. Nick discusses his career journey, starting from startups to leading high-performing teams at Microsoft. He highlights the challenges of balancing technical contributions with managing teams and the evolving role of engineering managers. He also provides actionable advice for aspiring engineering managers and underscores the importance of building strong, trusting relationships with team members.
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Comment on collections, folders, and requests using Postman! (Sponsored)1. Who is Nick?2. What is your career journey?3. What is your approach to leading a diverse engineering team?4. What are some of your biggest challenges as an engineering manager?5. How do you see the role of engineering managers evolving in the next five to ten years?6. What advice would you give engineers aspiring to management roles?7. How can engineering managers best support their teams' professional and personal growth?8. How would you describe Microsoft's engineering culture today?9. What practices does Microsoft prioritize to ensure high-quality software development?10. What emerging trends in software engineering are you most excited about?11. How do you maintain a work-life balance while handling the demands of your role?12. What practices or habits help you stay productive and focused?13. Do you have any resources to recommend to aspiring engineering managers?More ways I can help youSort: