Software Engineering Coaches, Events, and Resources

Welcome to my profile! As a Co-Founder and Principal Engineer at Leland, I have a deep understanding of the software engineering industry and a passion for helping others succeed in this field. With a background in electrical and computer engineering, including a Master's degree from the University of Michigan, I bring a strong technical foundation to my coaching. I have mentored several junior engineers in LinkedIn and grow them successfully, leveraging my experience as a software engineer and entrepreneur to guide them towards achieving their career goals. Whether you're looking to break into the industry, advance your skills, or navigate career transitions, I'm here to provide personalized guidance and support. Let's connect and take your software engineering career to the next level!

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!

I started my career at Microsoft as a Software Engineer, where I built a strong foundation in software development, problem-solving, and delivering high-quality technical solutions. With over 10 years of experience in Big Tech, I’ve since advanced into leadership roles, including my current position as a Senior Product Manager at Microsoft. This journey taught me not only how to excel as an engineer but also how to leverage technical skills to drive business outcomes. My experience spans Technical Support Engineering, Software Engineering, and Program Management, giving me a comprehensive understanding of the software development lifecycle. I’ve worked directly with development teams to deliver impactful software, informed by both technical perspectives and end-user needs. I help aspiring engineers get their first role, navigate career transitions, or level up their skills to stand out in competitive environments. From mastering coding interviews to improving core skills like system design, debugging, and collaboration, I provide actionable insights to help you succeed in your software engineering career. Whether you’re looking to break into the field, grow as an engineer, or move into a leadership role, I’m here to guide you. With a practical, no-fluff approach, I’ll help you confidently achieve your career goals and unlock your full potential as a software engineer.

I am a Senior Software Engineer with 13 years of experience. I began as an art school graduate in engineering support and now oversee large-scale development projects and distributed systems. Throughout my career, I've found immense satisfaction in crafting software that empowers various individuals, from digital artists to restaurateurs to fellow engineers. In addition to my engineering expertise, I am a Professional Speaker, Author, and Mentor, helping fellow engineers and business leaders boost collaboration and productivity and grow their careers. I have spoken at over 30 conferences worldwide, sharing my insights on technical skills, team-building advice, and maximizing ROI. If you want to unlock your engineering team's full potential or need guidance in your career, let's connect and discuss how I can help you reach your goals.

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!

Being in the software engineering space for over 20 years across multiple roles and organizations of different shapes and sizes has taught me a thing or two about how to build teams and deliver some incredible projects. I specialize in leading product and platform engineering teams at mid to late stage + enterprise organizations. I have been a people leader now for over 10 years and have had the fortune or working with some really good folks; some who achieved great results and some who didn't that gave me an opportunity to find ways to unlock their careers. Additionally, I am an advisor to VCs, early strange start ups and consult on various expert consulting platforms like Tegus. How can I help you? Or what can I coach you on? Really anything in people leadership like how to promote platform engineers, how to write strategy documents? How do I get promoted to Director? What should an interview panel look like for an infra engineer? How to resolve conflicts at work? How to read a room? How to run an effective meeting? How to continue to remain technical as a people leader? You have a need, feel free to ask and we can go from there.

I'm a Software Development Engineer at Google and a deferred MBA admit to Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management. I’ve previously interned at JPMorgan Chase and Capital One, where I built large-scale tools for system optimization and operational efficiency. Across these experiences, I've not only navigated the recruiting process at top tech firms, but also developed a deep understanding of what it takes to stand out—from crafting standout resumes to excelling in behavioral and technical interviews. Whether you're breaking into tech, navigating internship recruiting, or balancing software engineering and business goals, I’m here to help you move with clarity and confidence.

Here are my qualifications: - CTO at Leland (hiring and leading engineers from top organizations like LinkedIn, Amazon, etc.) - Former Engineering Team Lead at another startup - Former SWE at 2 other startups (Series B and seed/Series A) - SWE Internships at small and large organizations (e.g. AWS, LiveView Technologies) I am a good fit for you if you are interested in (1) breaking into a SWE role, (2) wanting to enhance your software engineering skills, (3) deciding whether to pursue big tech vs. a startup, (4) thinking about entrepreneurship, or (5) looking to land a SWE management position.

During my college, I was able to secure internships at Meta, Amazon, Capital One, Lockheed Martin and be in the interview pipeline for a lot of other big tech companies. I received return offer recommendations wherever I interned and will be joining Amazon as an SDE soon. I use my experience of applying to these big tech companies in order to give tips to other students about their application, resume and interviews.

I've been managing software engineers for most of my career and now manage groups of 10-15 engineers. I've managed and coached several engineers who have specifically called me out for helping them make the next jump in their career after they struggled with it for multiple years. This success has led to some engineers at my company specifically requesting me as a coach. My specialty is in goal setting and follow through. I help people break down their goals into manageable, well-defined steps, and then push for weekly progress. No matter how lofty the goal, making concrete progress every week will get you there.