{"podcast":{"title":"Scott & Mark Learn To...","slug":"scott-mark-learn-to-7043872","podcast_index_feed_id":7043872,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/66ff347463073ba71bb59705","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/scott-and-mark-learn-to","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/66ff347463073ba71bb59705/1729058264020-b3bb9f2f-7b5d-4177-80f4-e771d2151f6d.jpeg","author":"Microsoft","episode_count":45,"summary":"Join tech industry veterans Scott Hanselman and Mark Russinovich as they dive into the challenges and innovations of today’s fast-paced world. Whether you’re an experienced developer or simply curious about technology, each episode offers a fresh perspective on emerging trends, familiar topics, and insights that go beyond the strictly technical. From the latest in AI to effective ways to influence without authority, Scott and Mark set out to 'learn' something new in every episode, and they’re bringing you along for the ride. Join Scott and Mark for engaging discussions, expert advice, and a shared journey of learning and discovery. There's always something new to learn! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T06:20:05.601363+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scott-mark-learn-to-7043872"},"episode":{"title":"Scott & Mark Learn To… Level Up: Navigating Career Growth in Microsoft","slug":"scott-mark-learn-to-level-up-navigating-career-growth-in-microsoft","published_at":"2025-10-01T16:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scott-mark-learn-to-7043872/scott-mark-learn-to-level-up-navigating-career-growth-in-microsoft","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scott-mark-learn-to-7043872","url":"https://shows.acast.com/scott-and-mark-learn-to/episodes/scott-mark-learn-to-level-up-navigating-career-growth-in-mic","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/66ff347463073ba71bb59705/e/68dc39566d92c33f9c6f8bd2/media.mp3","summary":"In this episode,  Scott Hanselman  and  Mark Russinovich  dive into the realities of career progression at Microsoft and in tech more broadly. They discuss the different paths engineers can take, whether through management, deep technical expertise, or individual innovation and the role that scope, impact, and even luck plays in promotions. Along the way, they reflect on the challenges of leveling, the importance of communication, and the balance between recognition, influence, and personal fulfillment in a long-term career.      Takeaways:      Engineers can advance without becoming managers through individual contributions  Communication and influence are critical for advancing to senior levels  Promotions hinge on measurable business outcomes, not just effort or shipped work      Who are they?       View Scott Hanselman on LinkedIn    View Mark Russinovich on LinkedIn       Watch Scott and Mark Learn on  YouTube            Listen to other episodes at  scottandmarklearn.to              Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at  microsoft.com/podcasts     Produced by Hangar Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"In this episode, Scott Hanselman and Mark Russinovich dive into the realities of career progression at Microsoft and in tech more…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1589,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/scott-mark-learn-to-7043872/episodes/scott-mark-learn-to-level-up-navigating-career-growth-in-microsoft/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scott-mark-learn-to-7043872/scott-mark-learn-to-level-up-navigating-career-growth-in-microsoft.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}