
Douglas F.
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Break into or Develop Faster in Tech w/ Google & McKinsey Assoc. | MIT MBA
Studied at MIT Sloan
Worked at Google
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Available January 11 at 4:00 PM UTC
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Douglas's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $85/hr
Get help with Interview Prep, Career Planning, and .
Douglas also coaches for MBA and Management Consulting. View all.
Douglas’s Career Coaching Qualifications
Experience level: Manager
10+ people coached for Career Coaching
With a career built at the intersection of Google, McKinsey, and a top-tier MBA program, I have navigated the exact high-stakes environments you are currently facing. My coaching is rooted in the reality of these industries: I don't just know what "good" looks like, I know how to strategically position yourself to achieve it. Having coached individuals across tech, consulting, and finance, I specialize in helping professionals decode the unspoken rules of the corporate ladder, whether that means turning difficult feedback into a promotion roadmap or mastering the art of self-advocacy without burning bridges. I bring a dual perspective to our sessions. From my time at Google, I understand the nuances of impact-driven growth in tech; through my transition to landing an offer at McKinsey before even starting my MBA, I’ve mastered the structured communication and rigorous problem-solving required in elite consulting. My goal is to be your strategic partner, helping you move past the "day-to-day" grind to focus on the high-leverage moves—like manager management and promotion strategy that actually move the needle on your career trajectory.
Douglas can help with:
Interview Prep
Career Planning
Cover Letters
Professional Networking
Resume Review
General Exploration
Douglas also coaches for MBA and Management Consulting. View all.
About Douglas
I believe that career success shouldn't be dictated by your personal background. Originally from Hawai'i, I grew up as a first-generation student in a household dedicated to public service; my mother worked in our local schools and my father was a firefighter. Growing up, the "corporate world" felt like a distant reality, and the path to places like Google or McKinsey wasn't even on my radar. In fact, when I got to Vanderbilt, where people talked about "banking," for weeks I assumed they meant becoming a local bank teller. I did not get it, but then I quickly learned. Whether you are a first-gen student trying to break into the industry or a seasoned professional aiming for the C-suite, I bring a perspective rooted in grit, structured strategy, and a genuine investment in you and your story. I know exactly what it feels like to be the "outsider" in the room, and I am here to ensure that you not only get into the room but lead the conversation once you’re there.
Why do I coach?
My journey from a small town in Hawai'i to top tiers of tech and consulting was made possible by the coaches and mentors who took a chance on me. They taught me the unspoken language of business and helped me translate my drive, interests, and love for people into a career strategy. Today, I am a coach because I want to pay that investment forward. I have a deep-seated love for people and a fascination with solving complex business problems, but my true passion lies in helping others bridge the gap between their current reality and their highest ambitions.
Work Experience

Associate, Office of the CEO
2023 - 2025
Program Management and Strategy

Researcher
2021 - 2023
Program Management and Data Analysis

Research Analytics Intern
May 2020 - July 2020
Douglas was also given offers to work at

Goldman Sachs
JPMorgan Chase & Co.

McKinsey & Company

Bain & Company
Anheuser-Busch
BlackRock
Microsoft
Education
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor's degree, Human & Organizational Development, Economics, Business Minor
Activities and societies: Carmichael Towers: Head Resident Advisor, First-Year Leadership Council: Stambaugh House President, Delta Sigma Pi: Senior Vice President, Men's Club Volleyball Team: Public Relations Chair, Student VUceptor (Upper-class mentor), Tour Guides, Indigenous Scholars Organization, SPEAR, Finance Club, Vanderbilt Students Volunteer for Science International Leadership and Development Concentration within the Human & Organizational Development major.

MIT Sloan
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2027
Merit-based Fellowships: - Dean's Fellowship - Baldwin Politi Fellowship - Thomas J. Vincent Fellowship - Matsuo Takabuki Fellowship
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Overall Rating
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