As a Senior Engineering Manager leading engineering for Datadog's Log Management team, Marie-Laure Bardonnet has grown from an individual contributor to a people manager, navigating her career growth while maintaining a passion for mentorship and development. She currently manages all of the backend and frontend Logs teams and enjoys the variety of aspects of her job. Her day-to-day involves crafting objectives and key results with her team, reviewing technical docs, and helping individuals grow in their roles. Marie-Laure's approach to career growth emphasizes self-reflection, continuous learning, and embracing challenges. She attributes her success to a strong culture at Datadog, which values people and encourages growth. The company's postmortem mindset is also exemplary, allowing for constructive feedback and improvement. With a background in computer science and engineering, Marie-Laure has found fulfillment in leading teams and solving technical challenges, while maintaining a work-life balance with her family.