Akul Loomba
Product management and career coach for tech professionals
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeJob searchTech careersCareer clarity and purposePurpose and directionConfidence and self-esteem |
| Works with | Professionals and Engineers |
| Also coaches | Life coach |
| Credentials | Master of Science in Computer Science (in progress, Machine Learning focus); Bachelor of Science in Computer Science |
Akul Loomba is a career and life coach who helps people in tech find clarity, confidence and direction. He also coaches on product management. He worked as a Product Manager II on the Microsoft Security team, on Entra ID Protection. Before that he worked as a Network Engineer at Verizon. He holds a computer science degree and is finishing a master's with a focus on machine learning.
What Akul helps with
Akul helps people who are job searching in tech, changing paths, or feeling stuck about what comes next.
- Job searching in tech
- Pivoting to a new career path
- Feeling stuck and unsure of the next step
- Building clarity about your direction
- Growing confidence in your career
- Product management career questions
Who Akul works with
Akul works with people in tech who are searching for jobs, moving into something new, or unsure where to go next. His own background in engineering and product management fits people whose roles and industries are changing.
Background and qualifications
Akul started in tech and engineering. He worked as a Network Engineer at Verizon, using Python and Linux. He interned at Chick-fil-A in 2021. From February 2023 to August 2024 he was a Product Manager II at Microsoft, on the Security team for Entra ID Protection. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, with a focus on machine learning, networks and cybersecurity. He is now studying for a Master of Science in Computer Science, focused on machine learning.
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The CoachVouch take
A former Microsoft Security product manager who coaches on both product management careers and life direction.
Best for tech professionals who are job searching, changing careers, or stuck on their next step.
Common questions
How much does Akul Loomba charge?
Coaching with Akul runs $90 to $175 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Akul Loomba help with?
Akul Loomba helps with job searching in tech, pivoting to a new career path, feeling stuck and unsure of the next step and building clarity about your direction.
Is Akul Loomba certified?
Akul Loomba lists: Master of Science in Computer Science (in progress, Machine Learning focus); Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.
How do I contact Akul Loomba?
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