Vidhu Mangal
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Lead Like a Pro | Amazon & Microsoft Leader | 15+ Years in Tech
Studied at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Hiring Manager at Amazon
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Available Friday at 4:00 AM UTC
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Vidhu's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $150/hr
Get help with Diversity and Inclusion, Problem Solving, and .
Vidhu’s Leadership Coaching Qualifications
Experience level: Manager
Welcome to my profile! With over a 15+ years of experience in leading high-performing engineering teams at top tech companies like Amazon and Microsoft, I specialize in leadership development for aspiring and current tech leaders. At Amazon, I lead a team of 10+ Software Development Engineers, focusing on compliance and operational efficiency, while at Microsoft, I enhanced the reliability of the Azure network with a geo-distributed team. My journey from a Software Engineer to a Principal Software Engineering Manager has equipped me with the insights and skills necessary to mentor others in navigating their leadership paths. Whether you're looking to enhance your leadership skills or transition into a management role, I'm here to guide you. Let's connect and chart your leadership journey together!
Vidhu can help with:
Diversity and Inclusion
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Change Management
Ethical Leadership
Coaching and Mentoring
Time Management
About Vidhu
I started my career as a software engineer who loved solving hard technical problems. Over the years, I grew into engineering leadership — and somewhere along the way, I realized that building systems is one thing, but building people is what truly excites me. Today, I lead engineering teams with a strong foundation in technical depth and structured thinking. I care deeply about clarity — in architecture, in decision-making, and in communication. My goal as a leader is to create high-performing teams where people feel challenged, supported, and empowered to grow. I’m especially passionate about helping engineers transition from individual contributors to managers. It’s a shift that’s rarely taught well, and I’ve seen how overwhelming it can feel. Through mentoring and coaching, I help professionals build leadership confidence, influence without authority, and create sustainable careers — without burning out. I am a mother of 2, and as a leader and a mother, I also care about designing success in a way that doesn’t require sacrificing personal life. I believe you can build an ambitious career and still be present for the people who matter most.
Why do I coach?
What energizes me most isn’t just building systems — it’s building people. I started my career loving the technical side of engineering. I still do. But over time, the moments that stayed with me weren’t product launches or architecture wins. They were conversations — helping someone think through a hard leadership decision, watching an engineer step into management for the first time, seeing someone gain confidence in a room they used to shrink in. I’ve lived the IC to manager transition myself. I know how disorienting it can feel. One day you’re rewarded for writing great code, and the next you’re expected to lead people, manage conflict, think strategically — often without real guidance. I had to figure out a lot of it on my own. If I can make that path smoother for someone else, that feels meaningful. I also think coaching represents something deeper for me. I don’t just want career success. I want flexibility. I want to be present with my kids. I want to build something that grows over time — something that isn’t tied to a title or a single company. Coaching feels like a way to create impact beyond my immediate team while also designing a life that aligns with my values. There’s also a part of me that wants to prove that ambition doesn’t have to mean burnout. That you can be thoughtful, structured, calm — and still powerful. That you can lead well and live well. Becoming a coach is my way of combining everything I care about: Technical depth. Leadership growth. Systems thinking. Motherhood. Sustainability. Freedom. Coaching feels less like a pivot and more like an expansion of who I already am.
Work Experience
Principal Software Engineering Manager
Amazon
September 2022 - Present
Hiring Manager
• Lead a team of 9 Software Development Engineers to manage compliance for Delivery Service Partners (DSP) and Delivery Associates. • Oversaw the DSP program, empowering entrepreneurs to establish their own delivery businesses globally. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and compliance standards within Amazon Last Mile. Engineering Management, Software Management and +3 skills
Senior Software Engineering Manager
Microsoft
September 2019 - September 2022
Hiring Manager
• Led a diverse, geo-distributed team to enhance the reliability of the Azure network. • Developed infrastructure for measuring, detecting, and mitigating network issues proactively. • Contributed to Azure's mission of becoming the world's most reliable cloud platform. Software Project Management, Engineering Management and +2 skills
Software Engineer II – Azure Portal User Experiences
Microsoft
2018 - 2019
Interviewer
• Contributed to Project Sangam, an innovative blended-learning and employment platform aimed at enhancing the skilling ecosystem in emerging markets. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop scalable software solutions that meet user needs. • Engaged in continuous learning and application of Azure technologies to optimize platform performance. Software Development, Engineering and +3 skills
Software Engineer II
Microsoft
November 2015 - 2018
Tech Lead, Software Engineer
Expedia Group
2015 - 2016
• Led the development of multiple microservices to enhance fraud detection for all Expedia, Inc. brands. • Focused on mitigating financial fraud risk, aiming to improve detection rates by 100%. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to reduce chargebacks and ADMs, enhancing customer satisfaction. • Contributed to a culture of innovation within Expedia Group, a global leader in travel technology.
Tech Lead, Software Engineer
Royal Bank of Scotland
2014 - 2016
• Led the development, maintenance, and support of the Capital Market’s risk information system. • Collaborated directly with risk managers to understand their needs and develop a self-serve solution. • Enhanced operational efficiency by empowering risk managers with tailored tools for their requirements. C#, Java and +2 skills
Education
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
B Tech, Computer Science, Computer Science
2007 - 2011
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Overall Rating
5.0
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