Software Engineering Coaches

I’m a CTO & co-founder at Leland with a background spanning software engineering, technical leadership, hiring, and startup execution. I’ve worked across frontend and full-stack engineering roles at startups ranging from seed stage to growth stage, and I’ve helped hire and mentor engineers from internship level through senior and leadership positions. My experience includes: CTO & Co-founder at Leland Former Head of Engineering leading a high-performing engineering organization Former software engineer at multiple venture-backed startups SWE internship experience at organizations including AWS Experience interviewing, hiring, mentoring, and reviewing engineers from companies like Amazon, LinkedIn, Meta, and more I’m a strong fit if you’re: Trying to break into software engineering Preparing for technical interviews Navigating internship or new grad recruiting Deciding between startups and big tech Looking to grow as a full-stack or frontend engineer Interested in engineering leadership, management, or entrepreneurship Trying to level up your technical communication and career positioning My coaching style is practical, candid, and execution-focused. I care about helping people build real technical and career leverage — not just memorize interview patterns or optimize for short-term outcomes.

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!

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.

My path from theatre design to MS in Computer Science (Georgia Tech), through Staff Platform Engineer and Software Architecture roles to CTO, taught me that technical excellence and developer happiness are the same goal. As a career switcher who's made the Staff+ transition myself, I understand both the wandering path and what it really takes to level up—it's not just about code, it's about creating environments where engineers thrive. I bring a unique blend of technical depth and human insight: interviewing legends like Kernighan, Beck, and Fowler through Book Overflow while delivering real results—23% cycle time reduction, 2-hour builds to 20 minutes, monthly releases to daily deployments. Whether you're preparing for Staff+, implementing platform engineering, or transforming developer experience, I'll help you stop fighting your tools and start loving your work again. You'll ship faster, stress less, and finally have the influence to fix what's been driving you crazy—because I've been there, fixed it, and know exactly how to get you there too.

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.

With over 25 years of experience in the tech industry, including leadership roles at Google and Uber, I bring a wealth of knowledge to my coaching practice. As a coach and mentor at IGotAnOffer, I've helped over 500 tech managers and senior developers enhance their skills and confidence through mock interviews and personalized coaching sessions, earning consistent 5-star ratings and a 40% repeat client rate. My background in engineering management and team development equips me to guide you through the complexities of software engineering career advancement. Whether you're preparing for a technical interview or looking to refine your leadership skills, I'm here to help you succeed. Let's connect and chart your path to success in the tech world!

Hello and welcome to my profile! With a robust background as a Senior Software Engineer at Google, I specialize in building end-to-end data frameworks and facilitating decision-making at scale. My journey through top tech companies like Uber and Foursquare has equipped me with the skills to help others excel in the software engineering field. Over the years, I've successfully coached 18 individuals, guiding them to achieve their career goals in tech. Whether you're looking to break into the industry or advance your current career, I'm here to provide personalized guidance and support. Let's connect and chart your path to success in software engineering!

I have helped students go from fearing their SATs to negotiating full time offers at Wells Fargo and IBM, as well as adults who were in a completely different field (military, nursing, real estate, etc.). Others claim experience from giving interviews or their job title, but I regularly interview for real positions myself and record the interactions to give you another learning tool. I have the most up to date perspective on what it's like to be in the hot seat for today's real postings and impart these insights onto you. Throughout my career, I've built products in law, tax, finance, and biotech. But above all, I learned how to leverage situations to make money for my clients. Now I help others learn to do the same.

I've managed and lead software engineers at every level, from new grads to principal engineers to engineering managers across Goldman Sachs, Disney and startups. I built an engineering org from 0 to 90+ and established the promotion criteria, technical ladders, and performance frameworks my teams operate on. I work with software engineers who want to get promoted to senior or staff, make the jump into management, or navigate a job search strategically. I know what hiring managers actually care about because I am one. If you want honest, specific feedback from someone who reviews engineering talent for a living, I can help.

I have over 25 years of experience coaching technical leaders in both the software and gaming industries. I have worked globally so understand the cultural factors that can be at play as well. I have worked with both individual contributors as well as people leaders at all levels. My focus is also in helping diverse leaders thrive in their roles and in their lives.