Most Important Skills For A Software Engineering Manager At A Biotechnology Company
For a software engineering manager at a biotechnology company, Danny cites strong communication skills as "the number one, top skill," emphasizing the need to navigate conversations with diverse individuals. Equally crucial are fundamental software architectural skills for design review and effective team management, including prioritization based on business needs and understanding "what needs resource and what needs delegation."
Communication, Software Architecture, Project Management, Team Management, Leadership
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Danny Tran
Manager, Software Engineering
Biotechnology Company
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
John Hopkins University - Bioinformatics M.S.
Biology & Related Sciences
Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical
Product / Service / Software Development and Management
LGBTQ, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Strong communication skills are crucial for interacting with diverse teams and individuals with varying viewpoints.
2. A solid understanding of software architecture is essential for reviewing designs and making informed decisions.
3. Effective team management and prioritization based on business needs are key for managing multiple projects and resources effectively
Transcript
What skills are most important for a job like yours?
As a software engineering manager, the most crucial skill is probably soft skills, being able to communicate well. You'll be talking to many different people, including those from various domains. It can be difficult to communicate with strong-willed individuals, and you need to know how to navigate those situations. So, that's probably the number one top skill.
Second is probably software architectural fundamental skills. Being able to review architecture designs is important because you support the technical architect. Having that conversational capability and understanding what your director is going through really helps you make the right decisions.
And then number three is probably team management and prioritization based on business needs. Often, many things are happening, and understanding what's important, what needs resources, and what needs delegation is a key factor.
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