IT Management Coaches, Events, and Resources

I have spent over 15 years working in IT and engineering management, primarily in high growth technology companies. During that time, I led teams at Facebook, LinkedIn, and Pinterest, supporting everything from core product engineering to internal business systems used across the entire company. I have managed first line managers, senior managers, and senior ICs, and I have hired, promoted, and coached people at nearly every stage of an engineering career. I am qualified to coach in this category because I have lived the challenges my clients are facing. I know what it is like to step into management for the first time, to manage up, to navigate promotions, and to carry responsibility for people while still being accountable for results. I have coached hundreds of engineers and managers through career growth, performance issues, burnout, and major transitions. My approach is practical, direct, and grounded in real experience, not theory. I focus on helping clients build confidence, clarity, and sustainable leadership skills that actually work in modern tech environments.

Dush is the ideal coach for IT management because he understands the unique challenges that IT leaders face—balancing technical expertise with leadership, communication, and strategic thinking. With a background in executive and leadership coaching, combined with experience working with technology professionals, Dush helps IT managers transition from technical experts to influential leaders. His coaching focuses on critical areas such as team management, stakeholder engagement, and decision-making, ensuring IT leaders can drive innovation while effectively leading their teams. What sets Dush apart is his results-driven and personalized coaching approach. As a graduate of the Michigan Medicine Executive Coaching Program, a Certified Professional Coach, and a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF), he applies proven coaching methodologies to help IT managers gain clarity, confidence, and leadership presence. He empowers IT professionals to build high-performing teams, navigate complex organizational challenges, and elevate their careers. If you are an IT manager looking to enhance your leadership skills and make a greater impact, Dush is the coach who can help you achieve your goals.

I coach engineers and technical professionals who are stepping into leadership roles or navigating the challenges of managing teams within technology organisations. With nearly two decades of experience working in global technology environments, I understand the shift from solving technical problems to leading people, influencing stakeholders, and making strategic decisions. Many technical leaders find that the skills that made them successful as individual contributors are different from the skills required to lead teams effectively. My coaching helps IT professionals develop leadership confidence, improve communication with non-technical stakeholders, and operate more strategically within complex organisations. Together we focus on strengthening decision-making, leadership presence, and the ability to lead teams through change while maintaining technical credibility. Problems I Help With: - Transitioning from engineer to manager - Leading highly technical teams - Communicating with senior leadership or business stakeholders - Managing competing technical priorities - Developing leadership presence in technical environments - Influencing without authority - Balancing technical depth with leadership responsibility Outcomes Clients Get: - Greater confidence as a technical leader - Clearer communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders - Stronger leadership presence in meetings and decision forums - Improved team leadership and delegation - A more strategic approach to technical leadership

8 years of Technical Operations experience at Tableau and within Business Technology at Salesforce