Software Engineering

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.

Being a software dev in 2026 is a rollercoaster. The skills that once characterized a "full-stack" developer are table-stakes for any entry-mid level role. In fact, they'll probably fall short, as companies expect engineers to deliver value at every layer of the stack, from dev-ops to design and product thinking. Not to mention, the pressure to be an AI-powered productivity machine who elevates the nativeness of their team/org. That said, I don't think there has ever been a more fun time to build software. Having worked and helped hire at several startups and mid-sized companies, including the one whose software you're using right now, I know what makes or breaks an SWE interview and/or career. Send me a message if you need someone in your corner to help you break in 🤝

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!

I am a Staff Software Engineer at LinkedIn with more than twelve years of hands-on experience building and operating large-scale backend and full-stack systems, including LinkedIn’s latest generative AI products like AccountIQ and Seller Assistant. Inside LinkedIn I mentor engineers through our formal coaching program, guiding them from entry level to senior and staff roles while sharpening their system-design thinking, coding-interview skills, and promotion or compensation negotiation strategies. I also volunteer with Code Tenderloin and coach privately, helping career switchers break into engineering roles at leading global tech firms such as Google, Amazon, and other Fortune 500 innovators. Clients who work with me routinely achieve concrete results in six to eight weeks: landing new roles, securing promotions, and delivering complex features with improved reliability and performance. My coaching blends deep technical insight with clear, actionable feedback and a strong focus on mindset, so you leave each session equipped with both the hard skills and the confidence needed to excel in today’s software-engineering landscape.

I'm a seasoned software engineering manager who has interviewed 50+ candidates and taught online courses on software engineer interviewing. I've transitioned my career several times and earned repeated promotions, including at Meta. I've guided many people through interviewing for new roles and I'm eager to help you reach your next step too!

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.

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!

I help software engineers prepare for interviews with focused practice, clear feedback, and a plan for what to work on next. I have interviewed candidates at Amazon and Square, prepared for many interviews myself, and coached more than 100 people. My engineering experience spans Amazon, Square, and Citrix. I hold a master's degree in Computer Science from Texas A&M University and co-created System Design Masterclass with the Sweet Codey team. We can focus on coding and problem-solving, behavioral answers, interview strategy, technical communication, or system design. We choose the priority based on your target role and interview stage, then practice together and identify concrete improvements. I use practical examples and clear explanations to help you communicate your reasoning. Coaching is independent of my former employers, and no interview outcome is guaranteed.

I'm a Software Engineer / Tech PM with 12 years of hands-on experience building distributed systems, cloud-native and AI infrastructure at Amazon Web Services, Intel, Oracle, and Verizon. I've designed and shipped production systems across AWS Elastic Block Store, AWS Lambda@Edge, AWS Personalize, and Intel's Tiber AI Cloud, covering everything from low-level performance optimization and storage systems to AI inference containers and observability platforms. I coach software engineers at all levels who are navigating the complexity of modern AI systems, distributed backend and cloud engineering whether that's cracking systems design interviews, leveling up to Senior/+ positions, breaking into top-tier tech companies, or transitioning into technical leadership. I bring real-world experience from both individual contributor and cross-functional leadership roles, and I tailor your learning to where you are and where you're trying to go.

Welcome to my profile! With over two decades of experience in software engineering and leadership roles at top companies like Amazon, I bring a wealth of knowledge to help you advance your career in software development. As a Software Development Manager at Amazon, I lead global teams and manage complex infrastructure projects, ensuring high availability and efficiency. My background includes mentoring senior engineers and defining technical strategies, which has equipped me to coach over 100 individuals to achieve their career goals. Whether you're looking to refine your technical skills or navigate career transitions, I'm here to provide tailored guidance. Let's connect and chart your path to success in the software engineering field!