Many of you might not agree but this is how peak career trajectory looks like. Experience: Goose farmer, Self-employed, Jul 2023 - Present, 10 mos, On-site. Microsoft, 22 yrs 4 mos. Principal Performance Architect, Full-time, Jul 2022 - Jul 2023, 1 yr 1 mo, Chehalis, Washington, United States. Principal Software Development Engineer, Apr 2001 - Jul