David Obando
Senior Software Engineer
Microsoft
Microsoft
Senior Software Engineer
I create software that powers the Internet.
I write code that enables other software developers to use the cloud, or users like you and me to enjoy websites, apps, and other Internet-powered services. I work in a small team, we sit together and talk about what we're trying to accomplish everyday. I also mentor more junior people in the team so that they have a good experience working with us from day one.
Here's the first step for middle school students
The most amazing people I've met didn't really know what they wanted to be when they grew up. I still don't know it myself. Yet, I've found success in the understanding of what I enjoy doing, and what the world needs more of. Like everything in life, I wasn't good at it when I first started; I didn't even know where it would lead me, but I enjoyed doing it. I'm also multidimensional in that my skills aren't only about computers. Success comes when you bring your full person into what you do.
"When I was 10 I told my dad I wanted to work in robotics. He thought I was being a silly monkey, how dare I say I'd invent technology? I never held this against him, and he was surprised when in fact I was able to fulfill my dreams and became who I am."