how i spent my summer vacation

The second-half of Summer 2008 was filled with job searching, resume classes, and interviews. Roaring in with Fall is a new job. After 11 years away, I’m returning to Microsoft. I’m really excited to be joining a great group of folks who are working on software to support healthcare – it’s called Amalga. I’ll be filling the role of a Senior Program Manager – managing project information, schedules, and clients – which I’ve fulfilled in various capacities throughout my career. The team initially interviewed me for a test management position, but felt that my experience and abilities would be better served in the PM position. My office will be in Redmond, about a mile from the main campus. For those who know the area, I’ll be just a couple blocks north of the 520 interchange at 148th street. It might even be walking distance to the Azteca Restaurant – yum. The only challenge might be the commute. It’s about 20 miles through some of the heaviest traffic in Seattle. I should be able to leverage flexible hours, with my ace being the motorcycle’s ability to use the carpool lane. This is the same tactic I used when working at Starbucks. I’ll be sure to post more once I get started!