In this episode of Beyond Hard Skills, Rick Sarkar sits down with Deepika Ramamoorthi, Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft, to explore the often-overlooked skills that shape long-term career growth beyond technical expertise.

Deepika shares her journey of building large-scale systems, growing as an engineer, mentoring others, and learning how communication plays a critical role in creating visibility, influence, and leadership opportunities. From navigating the transition from individual contributor to impactful professional to understanding the importance of authentic self-expression, this conversation highlights why great work alone is not enough, communicating that impact is equally important.