<p> </p><h2><strong>ABOUT</strong> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/prashantramarao/"><strong>PRASHANT RAMARAO</strong></a></h2><p>Prashant is a hands-on technology executive with extensive experience in software engineering, leading large organizations, specializing in AI / ML, and large-scale systems architecture. With advanced degrees in computer science and engineering leadership, he excels at defining technical strategies that align with business goals, delivering results, and fostering high-performing, cross-functional teams. He cares about engineering excellence, leveraging cutting-edge technology to solve complex problems and scale operations for long-term growth. He has a lifelong passion for learning and looks for opportunities to challenge the status quo to drive change. He loves the outdoors and is a self-proclaimed podaholic - going on long hikes in Bay Area while listening to his podcasts is one of his favorite activities.</p><h3>This episode is brought to you by <a href="https://side.inc/"><strong>Side</strong></a> – delivering award-winning QA, localization, player support, and tech services for the world’s leading games and technology brands.</h3><p>For over 30 years, Side has helped create unforgettable user experiences—from indies to AAA blockbusters like <i>Silent Hill 2</i> and <i>Baldur’s Gate 3</i>.</p><h3>Learn more about Side’s global solutions at <a href="https://side.inc/">side.inc.</a></h3><h2> </h2><h2><strong>SHOW NOTES:</strong></h2><ul><li>Behind Prashant’s rapid leadership evolution (3:26)</li><li>Transitioning from IC to management: early steps and surprises (5:51)</li><li>Navigating the mindset shifts from tech expert to people leader (7:31)</li><li>Friction points in moving from informal to formal leadership (11:00)</li><li>Skills for communicating with less technical audiences (13:46)</li><li>Learning to talk with GMs & other non-technical leaders (16:32)</li><li>Frameworks for effective meeting planning (19:03)</li><li>Examples of communicating technical work to execs (20:08)</li><li>Learning the impact of the “observer effect” (21:59)</li><li>Incorporating feedback gathered by observing (27:03)</li><li>Strategies for maintaining technical credibility as a senior leader (29:29)</li><li>Why personal projects and experimentation matter for leadership growth (32:21)</li><li>How Prashant’s personal projects enhance technical credibility & leadership skills (36:59)</li><li>Rapid fire questions (37:57)</li></ul><h3><strong>This episode wouldn’t have been possible without the help of our incredible production team:</strong></h3><p>Patrick Gallagher - Producer & Co-Host</p><p>Jerry Li - Co-Host</p><p>Noah Olberding - Associate Producer, Audio & Video Editor <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-olberding/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-olberding/</a></p><p>Dan Overheim - Audio Engineer, Dan’s also an avid 3D printer - <a href="https://www.bnd3d.com/">https://www.bnd3d.com/</a></p><p>Ellie Coggins Angus - Copywriter, Check out her other work at <a href="https://elliecoggins.com/about/">https://elliecoggins.com/about/</a></p>


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