Software Engineering

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'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 broke into Verily (an Alphabet subsidiary) as a new grad without a single formal SWE internship, recruiting during one of the toughest markets in recent memory, at a moment when AI was fundamentally reshaping how companies screen and hire. I know firsthand how to navigate a process that's moving fast and often feels opaque. Since joining Verily, I've seen it from both sides: the resumes that make it past screening and exactly what strong technical candidates look like in an interview room. I focus on the full pipeline: building a resume that gets past AI screeners, preparing for technical interviews, and leveraging networking in a market where who you know matters more than ever. If you're trying to break in without a perfect background, I'd love to help.

Chasing prestige won't make you happy. Going deep on work you care about, alongside people you love working with, will. Helping people grow has always been what I care about most: I've hired and mentored engineers, worked with interns, and coached people into promotions and new jobs. It's the same reason I co-host Book Overflow, reading a book a week and talking craft with people like Kernighan, Beck, and Fowler so more engineers can learn and thrive. Having been a Staff+ engineer and a CTO myself, I help you clarify the work that fits you, build the depth that makes you good at it, and take the next real step.

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.

Welcome to my profile! With a Master's degree from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor's from UC San Diego, I bring a strong academic foundation to my coaching. As a Senior Software Engineer at AWS and a former Senior Full-Stack Engineer at Illumina, I have over 9 years of industry experience. I've successfully coached 18 individuals, helping them navigate the competitive landscape of software engineering careers. Whether you're looking to refine your coding skills, ace technical interviews, or transition into a new role, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's connect and chart your path to success in the tech industry!

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 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'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.

Welcome to my profile! With over 15 years of experience leading engineering teams at top Bay Area tech companies like LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Meta, I bring a wealth of real-world knowledge to my coaching practice. I specialize in guiding new managers, engineers navigating career transitions, and small companies building their first layers of technical leadership. My approach is grounded in practical, actionable growth strategies tailored to each individual's needs. I am passionate about helping you achieve your career goals in software engineering. Let's connect and create a plan for your success!