Miloš Mirosavljević

Miloš Mirosavljević, Principal Engineer at Infineon Technologies and proud father of two daughters, has built his career through clear phases of growth – from a dedicated electrical engineering expert to a team leader, and now a leader who combines engineering precision with strategic thinking.

At the start of his career, Miloš was entirely focused on his engineering education. He spent the first ten years striving to become the best in his field. However, when he took on the responsibility of leading people, his goals expanded. He was no longer solely interested in solving technical problems; he began thinking about how to lead a team, provide meaningful feedback, and help others grow. This shift in perspective led him to consider formal business education, which, on a colleague’s recommendation, brought him to the COTRUGLI EMBA program.

EMBA as a Shift in Mindset

“During my MBA studies, every module brought new knowledge that I applied immediately,” Miloš shares. His director soon noticed the change, commenting that “something had shifted”—his way of speaking, thinking, and concluding had become more mature and comprehensive.

“I started to understand the language of business, not just engineering, which helped me better connect technical solutions with broader business goals.” After completing the program, Miloš transitioned to a major corporation as a Principal Engineer and realized that the MBA had fundamentally changed his mindset: he no longer made decisions solely from a technical perspective but also considered financial and organizational factors. Today, he sees himself as a leader who creates conditions for others to succeed.

Leadership in Practice: Speed, Quality, and Responsibility

In his current role as Principal Engineer, Miloš leads a small team on a critical project, with an even more demanding position awaiting him in the future. As a leader, he balances the demand for speed with the need for high-quality code:

“This is a common challenge in large corporations; engineers focus on code quality, while the company demands speed.”

His focus remains on maintaining technical depth while developing the people around him: mentoring, delegating, and fostering a culture of ownership and pride within the team.

“I’ve learned that leadership isn’t a position but a set of daily decisions and behaviors that shape the team.”

Mentorship and People Development as Long-Term Value

Mentorship has been a constant throughout Miloš’s professional journey.

“Leading teams and making them highly effective has always been one of my core interests. Over the years, I’ve invested heavily in my own development, including completing a certified High-Performance Team Coaching program.”

He enjoys helping younger engineers understand the rules of the game and guiding them to find their path. For Miloš, mentorship is not just about transferring knowledge but about helping others grow holistically. Within the COTRUGLI community, he sees an opportunity to connect his engineering and managerial experience to support those transitioning from technical roles to leadership.

Key Moments in His Career

Several pivotal moments have shaped Miloš’s career:

“I remember these moments vividly because they were intense and pushed me to the next level.” The first was when he began leading other engineers and realized that technical expertise alone was no longer enough. He had to learn skills that no one formally teaches: giving feedback, resolving conflicts, communicating, and motivating a team.

The second major step was transitioning to a role managing technical leaders, where he learned to think not just about his team but about the broader success of the organization. He particularly remembers early-career leaders who believed in him before he was fully ready; their message of “You can do it; I’m here for you” remains a model for how leaders should empower others.

If he could advise his younger self, Miloš would say that most problems seem harder than they actually are and that knowing whom to ask for help is often the most important skill.

“Investing in personal development and leadership skills is the best investment because they are universal and valuable in any organization. Mistakes are part of the journey, and the most valuable investment a leader can make is in the people around them, even when it’s difficult.” He adds that self-awareness is a prerequisite for any serious growth.

Defining a Successful Leader

For Miloš, a successful leader is someone who balances the interests of the organization with the development of the team.

“A leader who achieves goals but whose people frequently leave is not successful; nor is one who has a satisfied team but fails to deliver results.” He also believes that success is “the ability to maintain clarity of focus in a constantly changing world, and the true test of leadership is when the team performs just as well without the leader.”