Microsoft Principal Software Engineer

19.5

Years of experience

4.75

Review score

12

Sessions done

90.16%

Re-book rate

About

More than 20 years of industry experience. Engineering Manager proficient in backend systems and distributed systems. Performed over 500 interviews while at Microsoft. I have several years of experience interviewing managers and individual contributors at all levels. I have several years of experience coaching software engineers, engineering managers on career growth, career transitions, interviewing, team building, organizing projects and much more. I enjoy helping others achieve their career goals while ensuring their well being.

Experiences

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Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft

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Principal Engineering Manager

Microsoft

Session types support

Behavioral
Coding
Product Design
Tech-Behavioral Mix
System Design
DS Phone screen
Technical
Technical Project Retrospective
Leadership
Infrastructure
Programming
Algorithms
Googleyness & Leadership
Culture Fit
Technical/competency based
Technical Project Deep-dive
Project Retrospective
Building Management & Eng Culture
People Management
Leadership (People/XFN)
Leadership (Org/Product Vision)
XFN Leadership
Business Leadership & Strategy
Product Leadership
Leadership & Drive
Resume Review
Phone Screen
HM Initial Interview
Initial Screen
Communication & Collaboration
Code Review
Career Conversation
Program Sense
Take Home Assignment
Technical Design and Architecture
Bar-raiser
Computer Architecture
Design
Product Architecture
DS Technical Skills (Coding only)
Technical Presentation

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Recommend strongly to everyone ; Great coach ; Simulated a real interview insightful feedback. @coach - Thank you for today's session. The feedback is really insightful, especially what things should be expedited and where to spend most of time and energy. Thanks again!
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Microsoft Principal Engineering Manager

20 Apr 2026

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On-time

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I am getting started with the interviewing process and this session helped me jump start on the journey.
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Microsoft Principal Engineer

1 May 2026

On-time

High relevance content

High quality simulation

Enjoyable session

Very helpful, got actionable feedback on how to improve.
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Wells Fargo Software Development Engineer

26 Feb 2026

Coaching Options

Flexible SchedulingInstant Verbal Feedback

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