Akhilesh
Interview coach for tech managers, data scientists and applied scientists
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Managers, Engineers and Professionals |
| Credentials | Former Tech Bar Raiser at Amazon |
Akhilesh is an interview coach for engineering managers, data science managers, data scientists, applied scientists, program managers and portfolio managers. He is a former Tech Bar Raiser at Amazon and has run over 500 interviews. He has interviewed for many roles at levels L4 to L6. He also coached other Bar Raisers at Amazon. Today he works as an Engineering Leader at NewRelic.
What Akhilesh helps with
Akhilesh helps people prepare for tech interviews and understand what interviewers look for. He also helps people move into data science and ML engineering.
- Understanding the themes and expectations of tech interviews
- Practising for interviews at levels L4 to L6
- ML knowledge mock interviews
- Interview prep for engineering and science manager roles
- Breaking into data science and ML engineering
- Moving into data science mid-career
Who Akhilesh works with
Akhilesh works with engineering managers, data science managers, data scientists, applied scientists, program managers and portfolio managers. He also helps people who want to break into data science and ML engineering, including those in mid-career.
Background and qualifications
Akhilesh was a Tech Bar Raiser at Amazon. He ran over 500 interviews and coached and graduated other Bar Raisers. He worked as a Data Science Manager from July 2016 to December 2021. Before that he spent close to two years at Flipkart from September 2014. He now works as an Engineering Leader at NewRelic. He has interviewed Software Engineers, Data Scientists, Applied Scientists, Engineering Managers, Science Managers, TPMs and PMs.
Akhilesh pricing
Programs and services
- Interview coaching sessions
- ML knowledge mock interviews
Akhilesh reviews
Akhilesh has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on IGotAnOffer, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He is a former Amazon Tech Bar Raiser who ran over 500 interviews and trained other Bar Raisers.
Best for data science, applied science and engineering management candidates preparing for interviews at Amazon-style levels L4 to L6.
Common questions
How much does Akhilesh charge?
Coaching with Akhilesh runs $75 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Akhilesh help with?
Akhilesh helps with understanding the themes and expectations of tech interviews, practising for interviews at levels L4 to L6, mL knowledge mock interviews and interview prep for engineering and science manager roles.
Does Akhilesh have reviews?
Akhilesh has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on IGotAnOffer, as of September 2026.
Is Akhilesh certified?
Akhilesh lists: Former Tech Bar Raiser at Amazon.
Does Akhilesh help people move into data science?
Yes. He has helped multiple people break into data science and ML engineering, including in mid-career.
What job levels does Akhilesh know from interviewing?
He has interviewed candidates at levels L4 to L6 across roles like Software Engineer, Data Scientist, Applied Scientist and Engineering Manager.
How do I contact Akhilesh?
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