Day in the Life of a Microsoft Program Manager (Remote Edition in Seattle)

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  • Опубликовано: 29 янв 2025

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  • @vincentxtran
    @vincentxtran 4 года назад +9

    biiiig lofi vibes in seattle... great video michael, gave me a great insight to see what my past project manager is up to now in his new PM position 😛

    • @ByteOfMichael
      @ByteOfMichael  4 года назад +1

      Thanks dude, hope you're doing well!

  • @SoukiTv
    @SoukiTv 4 года назад +16

    your content is so slept on

  • @allthehui
    @allthehui 4 года назад +7

    Great video, Mikie 👋 from a fellow PM in Seattle! lol at the classic rainy Seattle days + so interesting to hear that most of your work is coding! When I was a Microsoft PM I never coded, spent most of my days doing roadmapping (prioritization!), product development with UX/marketing/dev teams, strategy work. Cool to see how things differ for everyone.

    • @ByteOfMichael
      @ByteOfMichael  4 года назад +1

      Hey good to see another Seattle PM! Ya it’s always interesting how PM responsibilities can drastically change just based on the team!

  • @elroyhe2703
    @elroyhe2703 4 года назад +8

    Honestly this is really cool

  • @visible123
    @visible123 4 года назад +3

    Hello! A Peruvian speaks to you who is gradually becoming passionate about the world of programming. I'm writing it in Google Translate in case you noticed, hahaha (I hope I can learn English later).
    I watch these types of videos that inspire me to get into a lot more about the career I want to study (computing and informatics, software development). I wish you the best in your work, I loved that you have recorded your tour of your neighborhood since the houses in your country are beautiful compared to those in South America. Thanks for the video! :D

    • @ByteOfMichael
      @ByteOfMichael  4 года назад +2

      Hey there! Google translate does a pretty good job haha, thanks for the kind words and good luck!

  • @BleuGaby
    @BleuGaby 4 года назад +3

    Hi! Great video man, keep producing such quality content!

  • @DevsLikeUs
    @DevsLikeUs 4 года назад +3

    Love this, great video!

    • @ByteOfMichael
      @ByteOfMichael  4 года назад +1

      Thanks so much!

    • @DevsLikeUs
      @DevsLikeUs 4 года назад +1

      MIQL no problem I enjoy your content and perspective. Looking forward to more, keep it up!

  • @kimberlycruz9049
    @kimberlycruz9049 4 года назад +1

    Really neat! I'm starting my remote journey with Microsoft soon, so this gave me insight into what to expect, thanks!!

    • @ByteOfMichael
      @ByteOfMichael  4 года назад +1

      Glad you found it useful! Congrats and good luck!

  • @d3vilscry666
    @d3vilscry666 3 года назад

    Wow, those Seattle views! I've always wondered what it would be to live in Seattle. I love those light rainy days. Love the choice of music.

    • @ByteOfMichael
      @ByteOfMichael  3 года назад

      Thanks! And ya Seattle can be very aesthetic during its rainy periods haha

  • @ByteOfMichael
    @ByteOfMichael  4 года назад +2

    Let me know if you have any questions about what I do at Microsoft?

    • @GaithTalahmeh
      @GaithTalahmeh 4 года назад +2

      Which languages you use there? Btw great vid

    • @ByteOfMichael
      @ByteOfMichael  4 года назад +1

      @@GaithTalahmeh Thanks! So it'll depend on your team/project, but right now I'm mostly using C#

    • @GaithTalahmeh
      @GaithTalahmeh 4 года назад +1

      @@ByteOfMichael Thanks for the response ♥️ By the way, What are the type of produducts you for (Because I know C# and may have an opportunity there)

    • @ByteOfMichael
      @ByteOfMichael  4 года назад

      Do you mean like what products I work on?

    • @GaithTalahmeh
      @GaithTalahmeh 4 года назад +1

      @@ByteOfMichael Exactly

  • @Life-with-Ara
    @Life-with-Ara 3 года назад +1

    I’m an engineer and started working at Intel remotely too so this video was very relatable 😂😂 (just subscribed - love finding other RUclipsrs in tech!)

    • @ByteOfMichael
      @ByteOfMichael  3 года назад

      haha thanks! And good luck at Intel (love that company)!

  • @msrednic
    @msrednic 3 года назад +1

    3:35 Bakery run?!?! Yes - this is DEFINITELY the role for me. And it pays really well too I hear. Base, signing, stock options, oh yeah!

    • @ByteOfMichael
      @ByteOfMichael  3 года назад

      Ya there are definitely a lot of perks working for Microsoft haha!

  • @MultiIno123
    @MultiIno123 4 года назад +4

    Can you do a comparision video about software dev jobs in different cities? Like say why did you choose Seattle over say SF bay area, Nyc or Austin

    • @ByteOfMichael
      @ByteOfMichael  4 года назад

      Good idea for a video! I'll look into it!

  • @USALifeDiaries
    @USALifeDiaries Месяц назад

    I’m looking for program Manager roles in Seattle entry level,, currently pursuing my bachelors in business administration! Can you help me get one?

  • @zan5479
    @zan5479 3 года назад +1

    this might be a dumb question - but can you use mac products if you work at microsoft? coding on macOS > windows

    • @ByteOfMichael
      @ByteOfMichael  3 года назад

      Haha yes, you can usually utilize whatever machine you want as long as it falls under compliance. Though if you are working on something related to Windows OS, you probably want to be using windows (or have a VM ready).

    • @zan5479
      @zan5479 3 года назад

      m:chael i was told that if you use a mac while working at MS it could stop your growth in the company. essentially like a blacklist

  • @seaweedglob
    @seaweedglob 4 года назад +1

    Do you mainly use c#/.Net?

  • @philippejean1102
    @philippejean1102 4 года назад +3

    happy to see, that I'm not alone listening Daft Punk while coding ❤❤❤😁 --

    • @ByteOfMichael
      @ByteOfMichael  4 года назад +1

      Great music honestly

    • @philippejean1102
      @philippejean1102 4 года назад

      @@ByteOfMichael I also listen to Monstercat :) : ruclips.net/user/results?search_query=monstercat

  • @tigerrx7
    @tigerrx7 3 года назад +1

    Question for you!!! I currently work for a top aerospace/defense company as a senior software engineer. I want to transition to PM role at MSFT. A hiring manager from MSFT reached out to me for a 1st round interview for a senior software engineer role at MSFT, I told him I’m looking to transition to PM and not interested in continuing as full-on SWE. Was that a bad move? Would appreciate your response

    • @ByteOfMichael
      @ByteOfMichael  3 года назад

      Hey there! I'm not a hiring manager so take my opinions with a grain of salt. Overall, I don't think there is a problem with being honest and saying you are more interesting in PM roles. On the otherhand, if you did accept the SWE roll, it might be easier to transition to a PM role since you are already in the company. Good luck!

  • @gtalent5339
    @gtalent5339 2 года назад

    Great page

  • @rhvre
    @rhvre 3 года назад +1

    I had no idea program managers actually contributed code :O Is this common in msft?

    • @ByteOfMichael
      @ByteOfMichael  3 года назад

      Haha it’s not really common, on that team I was more of a dev/PM hybrid

    • @richardcastaneda7399
      @richardcastaneda7399 2 года назад

      I think it's more of a TPM thing rather than PM

  • @kristensdove
    @kristensdove 4 года назад +1

    What does a PM do?

    • @ByteOfMichael
      @ByteOfMichael  4 года назад

      It varies a lot based on the company and the team but basically it’s your job to make sure the project/program/product your team is working on is going smoothly and on track! So my team needs more software development work done, so I fill that role of the software developer so that the product can continue on track!

  • @morelwilliams7133
    @morelwilliams7133 2 года назад

    You're a program manager or a product manager?

  • @blahk4657
    @blahk4657 4 года назад +1

    Do you work with people who have masters or bachelors in information systems management? What do you think about the degree?

    • @ByteOfMichael
      @ByteOfMichael  4 года назад

      Unfortunately I’m not sure if I work with anyone that has that degree so I’m not too familiar with it

  • @ibrahimadam926
    @ibrahimadam926 4 года назад +2

    Dude i'm still junior in programming so leetcode i think it is so hard for me so i want you to recemoned if you know any another platform it great fot beginners like me 😅

    • @ByteOfMichael
      @ByteOfMichael  4 года назад

      For free learning tools I’d suggest watching some intro to programming RUclips videos. Also to test yourself occasionally, I’d just stick with the leetcode easy questions and make sure to go through the answers even if you weren’t able to answer one! Also you can check out Codeforces which is for competitive programming.

    • @ibrahimadam926
      @ibrahimadam926 4 года назад

      @@ByteOfMichael i'm thankful for you 😊😊🌹

  • @motiv8labs303
    @motiv8labs303 4 года назад +1

    I recommend you watch Jujutsu Kaisen and/or attack on titan!

  • @VG-ew4cn
    @VG-ew4cn 2 года назад +1

    I didn’t know that Technical Program Manager actually codes. TPM should know technical stuff but coding isn’t big part of job

    • @ByteOfMichael
      @ByteOfMichael  2 года назад

      It really depends on the team and company!

  • @shony1343
    @shony1343 3 года назад +1

    I received an Offer letter from Microsoft 😊

  • @shony1343
    @shony1343 3 года назад

    I am joining Microsoft asap 😊

  • @christophersheckler4950
    @christophersheckler4950 2 года назад

    So you spend most of the day doing weather reports. Can't say that's a bad gig.

  • @jeden38
    @jeden38 2 года назад

    you are a software engineer not a PM.

  • @ibrahimadam926
    @ibrahimadam926 4 года назад +2

    R u otako 🤣🤔?