Sonya K.

Sonya Kotov

5.0

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AI for Product | Stanford d.school | ex-Microsoft Engineer

1,050 min coached

47 followers

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Studied at Stanford University

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Worked at Microsoft

Successful clients at

Not currently taking new clients

Sonya’s AI for Product Development Qualifications

Experience level: Manager

Sonya has helped clients get into these companies:

AI is the most exciting category today. Let’s navigate it together! I help builders of all backgrounds approach AI in their work. Looking to break into AI PM? Stay up to date on the developments most relevant to you? Need a thought partner as you navigate your career? Strategize a venture or side project? Let’s talk! Building with AI doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or require a coding background! I make it my job to stay up to date on all the developments in AI and experimenting with AI tools. I have ample experience breaking down complex technical concepts, and shipping AI-powered features into production. I’ve taught Computer Science at Stanford and UMich and mentored developers during my time as a software engineer at Microsoft. I bring that same mix of technical depth and clear, practical teaching to our sessions. Having graduated from Stanford's d.school, I can also help push the bounds on your creativity and strategic thinking. I love working closely with clients to help you achieve your dreams and find immense fulfillment in working together on real problems. Let’s partner!

Sonya can help with:

AI Agents

AI Automation

AI Product Design

AI Roadmap Development

Feature Prioritization

Freelancing

LLM-Optimized Code Base

Product Strategy

Prototyping with AI

QA

Scoping & Requirements

User Research & Insights Automation

Sonya also coaches for Master’s Programs and Career Coaching. View all.

About Sonya

I grew up in Michigan to Russian immigrant parents. In college, I discovered a deep passion for building great products. That's why I've worn so many hats: PM, software engineer, UX designer, Chief of Staff. Because of these diverse interests, I've been loving the opportunities that AI affords generalists to build better, faster, and better.

Why do I coach?

As a child of immigrant parents, I relied on teachers and mentors to help me navigate higher education and my career. Their guidance was instrumental to me landing a role at Microsoft, getting admitted to Stanford, and making the most of these incredible opportunities. Mentorship and coaching open doors that talent and hard work alone will not. Today, I get to pay it forward by working with clients to achieve their dreams!

Work Experience

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Product Manager

Microsoft

February 2026 - Present

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Software Engineer

Microsoft

October 2018 - June 2020

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Product Manager

Microsoft

August 2017 - October 2018

Sonya was also given offers to work at

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    Meta (Facebook)

Education

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Stanford University

Master’s Degree, Design Impact

2021 - 2023

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London Logo

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

Master’s Degree, Behavioural Science

2020 - 2021

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Logo

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science

2011 - 2017

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