Himanshu Joshi
Principal EM at Mircrosoft
Software Engineering
AI & Machine Learning
Cloud, DevOps & Infrastructure
Engineering Management
Senior IC & Architecture
Executive Leadership
Big Tech (FAANG+)
Hiring & Interview Panels
About
Strategic Engineering Leader and AI Enabler with 17+ years of experience building, scaling, and modernizing enterprise platforms. My core focus is bridging the gap between complex system design and quantifiable business growth, turning massive support ecosystems into revenue drivers through Product-Led Growth (PLG).
I intend to pass on the learnings to individuals across multiple levels in IT - FAANG or not. Be it interview planning, questions - coding, behavioral or System design. Plus, I have seen what happens in the calibration discussions, PIP, Promo discussions and happy to make individuals equip with the right amount of knowledge.
Available Services
Promotion Guidance Get a clear roadmap to your next level. Understand what the promotion committee actually evaluates, build your case with the right artifacts, and learn how to make your impact visible.
Salary Negotiation Learn to negotiate base, equity, sign-on bonuses, and counter-offers with confidence. Get strategies specific to how top tech companies structure and approve compensation packages.
Performance Review Preparation Prepare for your upcoming performance review cycle. Learn to write strong self-assessments, quantify impact, collect peer feedback strategically, and handle calibration conversations.
Career Roadmap Planning Map out your 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year career plan. Identify skill gaps, align your growth direction, and make intentional choices about specialization vs. generalization.
Skills Gap Analysis Identify exactly what skills, experiences, and knowledge you're missing for your target role or level. Get a prioritized learning plan with concrete resources and milestones.
Building Visibility & Executive Presence Learn how to make your work visible to leadership, build influence beyond your team, communicate in senior forums, and develop the executive presence needed for Staff+ and Director+ roles.
Domain / Tech Stack Switch Moving from backend to frontend, mobile to infra, or any other domain switch? Get guidance on bridging your skill gaps, framing your experience, and targeting the right roles.
IC to Manager Transition Thinking about moving from an IC track to people management? Understand what changes, what stays, how to prepare, and whether the EM path is truly right for you.
Career Break Re-entry Returning after a career break for parenting, health, personal reasons, or sabbatical? Get a step-by-step plan to re-enter the workforce, rebuild confidence, and target the right opportunities.
Experience
Principal Engineering Leader
Microsoft
Jun 2021 — Present Current