When I retired early after a career leading engineering teams at Google and beyond, I knew I wasn’t done with the work that had become most rewarding to me: coaching. While I was still at Google, I started a coaching practice to help engineers and leaders navigate the unique pressures of high-growth tech. I saw firsthand how a single shift in strategy could help an engineer overcome imposter syndrome or turn a new manager into […]
Behavioral Interviews - Interviewing
The xGoogle EM’s Guide: A 9-Step Roadmap to Acing Your Tech Behavioral Interview
Preparing for a behavioral interview coaching for tech shouldn’t feel like an impossible task. Whether you are aiming for a role at a FAANG company or a fast-growing startup, the secret to success isn’t just “having experience”—it’s knowing how to communicate that experience with clarity, impact, and a growth mindset. I’ve designed this 9-part series to take you from feeling overwhelmed by a job description to feeling completely “Job Ready.” Think of this roadmap as […]
Coding Interviews
The 5 Types of Coding Interviews: A Field Guide
If you’re preparing for a technical role, you’ve probably spent hours on LeetCode. But here is the catch: not every company uses the “traditional” algorithmic approach. In my time as an Engineering Manager at Google and beyond, I’ve seen the “coding interview” evolve into five distinct styles. Knowing which one you’re walking into is the best way to lower your heart rate and sharpen your prep. Let’s break down the landscape. 1. The “Traditional” Algorithmic […]