Dhruma P.
Interview and career coach for engineers and engineering managers
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Interview coachingResume and LinkedInPromotions and advancementTech careersCareer changeNew managersTransitions and new rolesTech and engineering leadersBurnout and resilience |
| Works with | Engineers, Managers and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
Dhruma P. coaches software engineers, engineering managers and senior tech leaders on interviews and career growth. Dhruma is a Senior Principal Engineering Manager at Microsoft with over 20 years in cloud, AI and platform work across Azure, Microsoft 365, Intune and SharePoint. Dhruma has interviewed and hired over 100 candidates there. Clients get help with system design, coding and behavioral interviews, resumes, promotions, and moves into Staff, Principal and management roles.
What Dhruma helps with
Dhruma helps engineering professionals prepare for interviews, earn promotions and move into bigger roles. Work also covers ramping up in a new role.
- System design interview prep
- Coding and behavioral interview practice
- Leadership and management interviews
- Resume bullet points and positioning
- Preparing for promotion to senior, staff or management roles
- Moving into Staff, Principal or management roles
- Building 30/60/90 day plans in a new role
- Stakeholder management and avoiding burnout
Who Dhruma works with
Dhruma works with software engineers, staff engineers, engineering managers and senior leaders. Clients include people preparing for AI system design interviews, people aiming for Staff+ or Principal roles, and engineers moving into management.
How Dhruma works
Dhruma builds a personalized learning roadmap with each client on skills like system design, platform architecture, AI and cloud systems, and engineering leadership. Sessions include reviews of real-world projects and designs. Dhruma also keeps clients accountable as they progress and shares practical industry insights so they focus on the skills that matter. For new roles, clients build a 30/60/90 day plan.
Background and qualifications
Dhruma has spent over 17 years at Microsoft. The path started with Principal Engineer from 2009 to 2017, then Principal Engineering Lead, Principal Engineering Manager, and now Senior Principal Engineering Manager since 2022. Dhruma has built cloud, AI and platform systems across Azure, Microsoft 365, Intune and SharePoint, and now leads large platform and AI teams. As a hiring manager, Dhruma has reviewed hundreds of resumes and interviewed and hired over 100 candidates, including engineers, principals and engineering managers.
Dhruma P. pricing
Programs and services
- Mock interviews for system design, coding and behavioral rounds
- Resume review
- Promotion and leadership coaching
- Skills roadmap coaching
Dhruma P. reviews
Dhruma P. has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on IGotAnOffer, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A current Senior Principal Engineering Manager at Microsoft who has hired over 100 engineers and managers.
Best for engineers and engineering managers preparing for senior, Staff+ or management interviews and promotions.
Common questions
How much does Dhruma P. charge?
Coaching with Dhruma runs $75 to $150 an hour. Message Dhruma from this page for an exact quote.
What does Dhruma P. help with?
Dhruma P. helps with system design interview prep, coding and behavioral interview practice, leadership and management interviews and resume bullet points and positioning.
Does Dhruma P. have reviews?
Dhruma P. has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on IGotAnOffer, as of September 2026.
Does Dhruma help with AI system design interviews?
Yes. Dhruma offers AI system design mock interviews and builds skills in AI and cloud systems.
Can Dhruma help engineers move into management?
Yes. Dhruma moved from software engineer into engineering management and helps clients make the same move.
How do I contact Dhruma P.?
Send Dhruma a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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