I help engineers do the best work of their careers.

I'm Bruk Belachew, a Group Engineering Manager at Microsoft based in Bothell, Washington. I lead multiple engineering teams with a focus on innovation and a steady commitment to excellence.

Over more than 20 years across Microsoft and the broader industry, I've grown from writing code to shaping the systems and teams that ship it. My work sits at the intersection of software engineering, team leadership, and product judgment — the places where good companies become great ones.

Outside of work, I write about what I'm learning, mentor builders early in their careers, and try to keep beginner's mind in a industry that rewards convictions.