The job of a technical programme manager involves overseeing the technical elements of a software development project. The role requires familiarity with a number of technical aspects, including database, networks, and security, so a technical manager should have experience in a number of software development positions.

A technical manager needs to make sure that their development team are working together in the most efficient way possible, and acts as a liaison between the project management side and the technical side of a development project.

Giualiano works as a Technical Programme Manager at Microsoft.

"First off, I have always been extremely passionate about technology and how we have harnessed the power of computers to improve day to day tasks and create innovative solutions to existing problems. I love to see how a concept or idea is taken, designed, implemented, and then tested right through to production on the market where the end user can benefit from the impact the product creates."

Giuliano began his career in development started in Microsoft's Students and Graduates career programme – why not check out the programme today and find out where a career in computing can take you?

Sources:
What does a technical program manager do? – Wisegeek
Microsoft Graduate Profiles – Meet our Students