Software Engineering Coaches, Events, and Resources

Hello and welcome to my profile! I'm Chanel, a former Senior Software Engineer at Meta, where I consistently achieved top performance ratings and led impactful projects across Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger. With a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from Brown University, I have a strong foundation in both technical skills and community engagement. During my time at Meta, I spearheaded initiatives that improved app performance for billions of users and mentored junior engineers, helping them accelerate their onboarding and impact. I'm passionate about helping aspiring software engineers break into top tech companies by sharing insights from my own journey and providing guidance on technical interviews, system design, and career development. Let's connect and work together to achieve your career goals!

Senior Software Engineer with 8+ years of deep expertise in backend infrastructure and distributed systems, working at top-tier tech companies like Snap, Google and AWS. Proven track record in leading teams, architecting scalable data solutions, and driving impactful innovations in cloud infrastructure and big data platforms. Adept at delivering high-performance, low-cost storage and compute solutions while mentoring and guiding engineering teams. I've successfully coached five individuals, helping them navigate their engineering careers and achieve their professional goals. If you're looking to break into or advance in the tech industry, let's connect and create a tailored plan for your success!

With over three decades of experience in the tech industry, including leadership roles at Google and Pandora, I bring a wealth of knowledge to my coaching practice. As a former Director of Engineering and Senior Engineering Manager, I've led teams through transformative projects, from automating CI/CD pipelines to enhancing diversity and inclusion initiatives. Now, as a Career & Leadership Coach, I specialize in helping software engineers and leaders unlock their potential, navigate career transitions, and achieve work-life balance. Whether you're looking to strengthen your leadership skills or drive change within your organization, I'm here to guide you. Let's connect and chart your path to success!

I work closely with software engineers to support them on their career journey. If you need a thorough resume review, guidance for behavioral interviews, referrals, or help in building both soft and hard skills, I'm here to assist. Whether you're just starting out, looking to transition to a new role, or aiming to level up in your current position, I'm dedicated to being your career companion!

Hi, I’m Frances! 👋🏽 I’m a Senior Software Engineer at Slack, and I’ve been mentoring aspiring engineers since 2016—hosting over 350 sessions and clocking 250+ hours with organizations like Formation, Fullstack Academy, Code2040, Springboard, Thinkful, and Next Chapter. Along the way, I’ve helped a wide range of folks—from career switchers to senior engineers—find clarity and confidence in their path. I’ve supported career changers from fields like education, the military, and retail as they completed bootcamps and navigated their first dev roles. I’ve guided early-career engineers and interns through mock interviews, salary negotiation, and landing that critical first full-time offer. I’ve also mentored returning citizens breaking into tech, helping them overcome systemic barriers with strong portfolios and interview prep. And for mid-level engineers ready to level up, I’ve coached them on performance reviews, cross-functional impact, and promotion strategies. I’ve served as both an interviewer and engineering manager at Slack, so I bring an insider perspective on how hiring decisions get made and what sets standout candidates apart. As a proud Latina in tech, I center empathy, clarity, and real-world structure in every session—whether you’re just starting out or aiming for your next big leap. 💪🏽 Bonus: I’m the gold sponsor of the 👩🏽‍💻 emoji—and a proud Corgi mom. 🐾

I coach software engineers and technical professionals from the perspective of someone who has built and hired for high-performing engineering teams. At Amazon, I led the Prime Now Tech recruiting team, partnering closely with engineering and product leaders to scale a software organisation focused on supply chain optimisation and last-mile logistics at significant operational scale. I understand how engineers are evaluated — not only for technical capability, but for ownership, systems thinking, collaboration, and measurable impact. While I do not coach on technical coding assessments, I specialise in career strategy, promotion readiness, behavioural interviews, and navigating growth within complex organisations. I also work with engineers in a broader life coaching capacity — supporting decision-making, confidence, leadership presence, burnout prevention, and personal transitions that often accompany demanding technical careers. I bring formal executive coaching training along with ADHD coaching certification, equipping me to support diverse cognitive styles with clarity and strengths-based strategy. My approach integrates career advancement with whole-person alignment — ambition, wellbeing, relationships, and long-term sustainability in high-performance environments.