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Ron Garron
Senior Procurement Manager at Microsoft
May 9, 2024, Ron worked with Jenny but on different teams
"Jenny's empathetic leadership and dedication to the well-being of her team would be an asset for any organization. She exhibits an unwavering commitment to the team's success and her ability to foster a supportive and inclusive environment truly stand out. Jenny's approach not only drives project success but also contributes to a positive workplace culture. Her ability to collaborate effectively and navigate complex projects under tight deadlines is a testament to Jenny's strong leadership and project management skills."
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Paul Phillips
Director of Product Management at Affirmed Networks, a Microsoft Company
March 4, 2024, Paul worked with Jenny but on different teams
"I had the pleasure of working with Jenny at Affirmed Networks and later at Microsoft, where she led the team responsible for producing the customer-facing documentation for our product portfolio. Jenny is an experienced leader who understands the importance of having great content for our offerings. I found her very easy to work with, in part because she shared my high expectations for quality. What a difference that makes! She is, naturally, a strong communicator, and is able to convey complex technical concepts in understandable ways. In an climate where content production is undergoing profound change, Jenny is able to leverage the latest technologies without losing the human connection. She is a strong collaborator, able to engage with the key people in the organization to ensure she and her team received any support needed. Having said that, I also appreciate that she was very respectful of my time and that of other content reviewers, making the most of our interactions by being prepared and focused, and ensuring her team did the same. Despite having dependencies on others that I can imagine would be quite frustrating, she has always held herself accountable for her and her team's deliverables.
I really enjoyed working with Jenny, and I hope to have the opportunity to work with her again in the future."
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Gregory Brucato
Principal Program Manager - Azure Operator 5G Core
December 11, 2023, Gregory worked with Jenny but on different teams
"I had the opportunity of working with Jenny for over twelve years across two different companies.
Jenny is a seasoned technical writer who is both professional and easy to work with. She is especially adept at coordinating cross-functional teams and gathering input from engineers and other subject matter experts. Jenny has what I consider to be a rare skill…the ability to distill very technical concepts and convey the information in a manner that’s truly useful for engineers as well as easy to grasp by the less technical.
Jenny always brings a positive and collaborative attitude to the workplace and has always contributed to a easy-going work environment.
I enthusiastically recommend Jenny for any role that requires a seasoned and technically inclined professional."
Sarah Boris
Senior Technical Writer at Affirmed Networks/Microsoft
March 5, 2024, Sarah reported directly to Jenny
"I've been privileged to work with Jenny Brown at Affirmed Networks and Microsoft Corporation.
To me, one of Jenny's greatest strengths is her ability to set priorities for her team in the face of competing and changing demands. When we joined Microsoft through an acquisition, our writing team already supported an extensive set of Affirmed products with detailed requirements and aggressive release schedules. We soon made commitments to emerging Microsoft products (with very different technologies, processes, and authoring tools). At times, it felt like working for two different companies, both in startup mode.
In this challenging environment, Jen's leadership kept us calm, focused, and productive. She is a strong and effective advocate for writers, working closely with product development teams to ensure that we have sufficient and timely information to develop accurate, high-quality content for customers and internal users. She partnered with Engineering and Product Management on strategies to transition existing content streams to a more efficient contributor model. Jen's commitment to AI was key to this effort. As lead of the AI V-Team, she encouraged us to explore prompt engineering to improve content quality and reduce the development effort for both the Content and Engineering teams.
Jen helped us to grow in the larger Microsoft environment and transition to new projects with confidence. She connected us with mentors, set up targeted Azure and Contributor training, and encouraged writers stepping into new leadership roles. By championing content as a key product deliverable, she provided critical support for the general availability of Azure Operator Insights and Azure Operator Service Manager.
Jen's leadership drives impact, energizes and inspires her team, and earns the respect of her peers. She protects our work-life balance and makes sure that we have time to decompress and share a laugh. Jen will always model a humane and effective management style to me, and being part of her team has been one of the best experiences of my professional life. I know that she'll bring these invaluable assets to her next position."
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Holly Claypool
Content Developer at Microsoft
November 14, 2023, Holly reported directly to Jenny
"It’s rare to find a manager who both expects and inspires the best from her employees. Jenny is this person. I have worked with Jen for over four years, and have grown immensely as a writer under her mentorship. She balances the need to deliver a massive amount of high-quality content under strict deadlines with encouraging her reports to learn and grow in their careers. Jen leads by example. She believes in collaborative work, fostering an inclusive work environment, and encourages open dialect among her team.
Above all, Jen leads with integrity. She is a dedicated professional who connects with everyone she works with. She seeks opportunities to learn, faces challenges with a growth mindset, and openly accepts feedback. Her ability to adapt to ever-changing demands in a fast-paced work environment is remarkable. She is a true leader and given the chance, I would welcome the opportunity to work with her again at any time in my career."
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