Software Engineering Coaches, Events, and Resources

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.

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.

Welcome to my profile! With over a decade of experience in the software engineering field, I currently serve as a Senior R&D Manager and Portfolio Lead Engineer at Stryker, where I lead innovative software projects. My journey began at EV Connect as a Software Engineer, and I hold a degree in Business Informatics from the University of California, Riverside. I have successfully coached numerous individuals, helping them navigate the complexities of software engineering careers and achieve their professional goals. Whether you're looking to break into the industry or advance your current career, I'm here to provide tailored guidance and support. Let's connect and chart your path to success in the tech world!

Welcome to my profile! As a Senior Software Engineer with years of experience in building application development frameworks and end-user applications for technical domains, I have a hands-on style with daily development involvement. I have a Master of Science in Information Technology from Carnegie Mellon University, where I honed my skills in software engineering. Throughout my career, I have worked at top companies such as C3 AI and eBay, where I led and worked on CRM, ESG, and new product development projects. Additionally, I have experience as a co-founder and iOS app developer, creating social and second-hand marketplace apps. With my expertise and coaching experience, I can help you navigate the software engineering field and achieve your career goals. Don't hesitate to reach out and let's discuss how I can assist you!

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.

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'm a Software Engineer with experience at AWS, Shopify, and Disney, where I've led high-impact projects and helped teams scale complex systems with confidence. I’ve coached engineers through everything from technical design and debugging tricky issues to leveling up their careers and navigating the path to Staff and beyond. Whether you're preparing for a big interview, looking to grow as a technical leader, or just want a second brain on your code or architecture, I bring a mix of empathy, clarity, and hands-on experience from both big tech and startup life. I'm also the host of the popular software engineering podcast Book Overflow! Every week we read and discuss a new software engineering book, and also interview the authors. We've interviewed many famous software engineering authors like Uncle Bob, Stephen Wolfram, and Gergely Orosz!

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.

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!

Hi, I'm Lauren. I am a former senior software engineer at Google and current Stanford MBA. I'd love to help you grow your software engineering career! At Google I grew from a junior engineer to an engineering manager, touching a wide variety of systems. I led projects that spanned consumer and enterprise, scrappy prototyping to multi-year production scale projects, and from building the cloud to building on the cloud. At Waze, I led teams to launch innovative products like the Waze Parking and Gas Discount experiments, creating entirely new revenue streams that generated millions annually. I love coaching engineers through both technical and leadership growth, and have led several engineers on my team through successful promotions. I'd love to chat with you about how to grow your engineering career!