Michael Frank is a Senior Manager; Global R&D of DevOps Product Portfolio for IBM Z at Broadcom Inc.. He possess expertise in software development management, software development life cycle, software development, blockchain, docker and 5 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "Mike Frank is a very strong and accomplished leader who leads people by example, by being a role model, by inspiring people just by being who he is. He is an influential leader. Some leaders are good at acquiring companies and putting engineering teams in place through acquisitions and/or hiring, other leaders are good at being people managers of employees coming from different set ups, but Mike is the first leader I have seen in my career of 25 years who seems to be able to do both seamlessly. It takes two different types of skills and one person having both these strengths is extremely rare. He is an organizational asset. The dual strength above stems partially from his experience of almost three decades and having "been there, done that" in most situations, but also from his personal strengths as an individual - meeting people where they are, a high degree of humility, kindness and grounding. Mike has a high emotional quotient (EQ). Mike places people over process. He acknowledges that associates are making a choice to be with us and that we need to give them an environment where they can continue to make that choice every day. Mike does not expect others to have the same strengths as him - he celebrates differences in individuals and thinks that having people of all kinds is what makes a great engineering team. This makes for a very diverse and open work environment. One where people are allowed to be themselves, appreciated for their varied strengths. Mike looks at a problem from all angles. He looks at personnel issues from the point of view of each associate involved and does not come to quick conclusions based on hearsay. He is very thoughtful, and deliberate with action on complex personnel issues. Mike makes it a high priority to take care of the needs of his people. I have rarely seen senior managers with Mike's scope of responsibility having such a high degree of follow through on situations impacting individual associates. Mike does not look at associates in black and white and is very good at separating strengths and weaknesses. Mike is very encouraging, supportive, good about showing appreciation, and leads with positive reinforcement. Raises the bar for people by highlighting strengths and not being too quick to pick on weaknesses, but at the same time, offering honest feedback needed for growth after gaining trust. Mike gives people the room for error, to make mistakes and be imperfect. He has a very give and take approach. Mike is organized, methodical, systematic and effective - on top of tasks and communication. Very available and approachable. I have never seen Mike impatient. He is very good at stress management, multitasking. He is very personable. Mike allows his associates to function with autonomy, never gets into people's space, ensures that work gets done without managing close. He is hands down one of the best managers I have ever had and he makes me want to raise my bar in every way without him actively trying."