In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Head of Product-Observability Jean Yang interviews David Fowler, a distinguished engineer  @Microsoft  about his incredible journey from Barbados to Microsoft. Get insights into the life of a distinguished engineer, balancing tech and management, and the significance of influence. David shares invaluable lessons on navigating breaking changes and the evolving tech landscape. Don't miss his take on dev tools, industry shifts, and the rise of AI!   For more on David Fowler, check out the following: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidfowl/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidfowl Microsoft Website: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/   Follow Jean on Twitter/X @jeanqasaur. And remember, never miss an episode by subscribing to the Breaking Changes Podcast on your favorite streaming platform or Postman's YouTube Channel—just hit that bell for notifications.   #BreakingChanges3 #apis #postman #microsoft #TechLeadership #EntrepreneurialJourney #ProfessionalGrowth #TechInnovation #StartupSuccess #BusinessInsights #EntrepreneurMindset #careersuccess #PersonalGrowthJourney #engineering   Episode Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction and Background03:27 - Becoming a Distinguished Engineer05:07 - Role and Responsibilities06:04 - Transition from Games to Developer Tools08:11 - Influence and Impact10:33 - Impact through Influence12:41 - Balancing Technical and Managerial Roles16:00 - Introducing Breaking Changes19:08 - Lessons from Breaking Changes21:14 - Personal Breaking Changes26:03 - Longevity at Microsoft29:03 - The Value of Long Tenure32:14 - The Craftsmanship of Dev Tools33:02 - Identifying Changes Worth Paying Attention To34:31 - Deep Diving into New Technologies35:37 - Nurturing Technical Minds in Organizations37:15 - Fostering Technical Leadership38:29 - The Need for Technical Role Models39:40 Technical Strategy and Decision Making43:17 - Underrated Breaking Changes in the Industry46:28 The Impact of AI on Breaking Changes47:27 Exciting Personal and Professional Changes48:52 Where to Find David Fowler