Kelly Chan

Apple Engineering PM | Ex-Adobe & Goldman Sachs | Project Mgmt Expert

Johns Hopkins University
Apple
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Project Management Recruiting: Start-to-Finish
Starting at $85010h+ of coaching
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Advance Your Project Management Career
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Land Top Project Management Interviews
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About

As a Bay Area native with over 10 years of experience at companies like Apple, Adobe, and Goldman Sachs, I understand exactly what top tier industry recruiters and admissions committees are looking for. My own journey was non-linear: I navigated the complex transfer process to graduate from Cornell University (B.S. Industrial & Labor Relations) and am currently completing my M.S. in Systems Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. I used my non-technical background to launch a career in multiple engineering organizations. I specialize in helping non-traditional candidates find their lane. Whether you are a transfer student, coming from a startup background, or worried that a lower GPA might hold you back, I help candidates pivot from unqualified to unforgettable by highlighting their unique narratives and strengths.

Kelly also coaches for College, Technical Program Management, Master’s Programs, and Product Operations. View all.

Kelly’s Project Management Qualifications

Experience level: Manager

Kelly has helped clients get into these companies:

With a robust background in program and project management, I bring over 6 years of experience from top-tier companies like Apple, Adobe, Goldman Sachs, and Wunderkind. As an Engineering Program Manager at Apple, I lead complex projects that drive innovation and efficiency. My journey also includes pivotal roles at DoubleVerify and Adobe, where I honed my skills in technical program management and product operations. I am passionate about helping aspiring project managers navigate their career paths and achieve their professional goals. Let's connect and craft a strategy to elevate your project management career to new heights!

Kelly can help with:

Cover Letters

Cross-functional Collaboration

Freelancing

Interview Prep

LinkedIn Review

Networking Strategy

Process Improvement

Project Management

Resume Review

Salary Negotiation

Skill Building

Vendor Management

Why do I coach?

I became a coach because navigating the transfer process and breaking into engineering organizations without a traditional STEM background was a significant challenge. While online resources helped, I realized the immense value of having an advisor to provide step by step guidance through such a complex transition. I now dedicate my work to being that guide for students with non-traditional backgrounds or lower GPAs, helping them strategically reframe their stories to become top-tier candidates. My coaching methodology has helped students gain admission to elite institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania, Cornell, Columbia, Johns Hopkins, USC, and Vanderbilt. On the professional side, I have guided candidates to land roles at world-class firms including Apple, Meta, Goldman Sachs, Adobe, Accenture, Oliver Wyman, and Blackrock. I focus on showing applicants how to leverage their unique histories as a competitive advantage. By focusing on narrative and strategy, I help my students bridge the gap between where they are and the competitive schools and companies they want to reach.