Dinakar G.
Career and interview coach for software and engineering leaders
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Interview coachingResume and LinkedInTech careersPromotions and advancementNew managersLeadership developmentTransitions and new roles |
| Works with | Engineers and Managers |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Based in | Richmond, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
Dinakar G. coaches software engineers, engineering managers, DevOps engineers and mobile engineers on interviews, resumes and career moves. He is an engineering leader at Uber and spent close to 5 years at Amazon before that. As a hiring manager, he has screened 100s of resumes. He also coaches new and growing leaders on ramping up in a new role, building a 30/60/90 day plan and preparing for promotion. He is based in Richmond.
What Dinakar helps with
Dinakar helps engineers get into Big Tech and grow once they are there. He also coaches people who are stepping into or growing in leadership roles.
- Getting into Big Tech
- Deciding whether to leave or stay at a current company
- Choosing which companies to target
- Getting promoted
- Improving performance at work
- Becoming a better leader or manager
- Building a resume that gets interviews
- Ramping up in a new role with a 30/60/90 day plan
Who Dinakar works with
Dinakar works with software engineers, engineering managers, DevOps engineers and mobile engineers. His clients include people aiming for FAANG and other top companies, people leveling up in AI, and professionals preparing for a promotion or starting a new leadership role.
How Dinakar works
Dinakar starts interview coaching by clarifying the career path, since many people lack clear goals. He then helps build the body of your profile. For leadership clients, he builds a 30/60/90 day plan and works on early credibility and stakeholder management. For skills coaching, he creates a personalized learning roadmap, reviews client projects and keeps clients accountable along the way.
Background and qualifications
Dinakar is an engineering leader at Uber, where he has worked since 2024 in a leadership role after time in engineering leadership from October 2019 to January 2024. Before that, he spent close to 5 years at Amazon. As a hiring manager, he has screened 100s of resumes and knows which ones stand out. He is based in Richmond and has worked with 6 clients on the coaching platform where he is listed.
Dinakar G. pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one interview coaching
- Resume review
- Leadership coaching for new roles
- Skills roadmap and project review
Dinakar G. reviews
Dinakar G. has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on IGotAnOffer, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A current Uber engineering leader and former Amazon employee who has screened 100s of resumes as a hiring manager.
Best for engineers and engineering managers who want to land a Big Tech role or move up into leadership.
Common questions
How much does Dinakar G. charge?
Coaching with Dinakar runs $100 to $175 an hour. Message Dinakar from this page for an exact quote.
What does Dinakar G. help with?
Dinakar G. helps with getting into Big Tech, deciding whether to leave or stay at a current company, choosing which companies to target and getting promoted.
Does Dinakar G. coach online?
Dinakar is based in Richmond, United States. Sessions are online.
Does Dinakar G. have reviews?
Dinakar G. has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on IGotAnOffer, as of September 2026.
Does Dinakar help with leadership growth as well as interviews?
Yes. He coaches professionals on ramping up in a new role, building a 30/60/90 day plan and preparing for promotion.
Can Dinakar help with resumes?
Yes. As a hiring manager he has screened 100s of resumes, and he helps turn strengths and measurable achievements into a resume that gets interviews.
How do I contact Dinakar G.?
Send Dinakar a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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