Gary Cheung
Software engineering and career switch coach
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $185 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeInterview coachingResume and LinkedInTech careersPurpose and directionGoal setting and accountabilitySaving and investing basicsWealth building |
| Also coaches | Life coach and Financial coach |
| Credentials | MS in Computer Science |
Gary Cheung is a software engineering and career switch coach. He helps people move into tech and prepare for job interviews. He is a Tech Lead at Salesforce and has worked in tech since 2014. He started with a music degree in 2009 and changed careers 4 times before landing in IT. He has not failed a job interview since 2021. He also coaches on life goals and personal finance.
What Gary helps with
Gary helps with tech career moves and interview prep. He also works with clients on life goals and money habits.
- Preparing for behavioral interviews
- Reviewing LinkedIn profiles
- Switching careers into tech
- Finding life goals to use as a guide
- Learning personal finance and investing
- Building the right mindset with book and podcast picks
How Gary works
Gary asks questions instead of giving advice. The goal is to help clients find their own path. He looks at the big picture of a client's wellbeing. He helps clients name their life goals and use them as a guide. He talks through personal finance and investing. He also suggests podcasts and books based on each client's interests.
Background and qualifications
Gary Cheung earned a music degree in 2009. He switched careers several times and landed in IT in 2015. He has worked in the tech industry since 2014 and became a Tech Lead at Salesforce. Before that he was a Senior Software Engineer at MuleSoft, where he led frontend work on the docs site and built tools for technical writers. He also holds a Master's Degree in Computer Science. He runs Boba Money, a business that covers private credit lending, bitcoin mining, music and blogging.
Gary Cheung pricing
Programs and services
- Custom hourly coaching sessions
Gary Cheung reviews
The CoachVouch take
A tech lead who started with a music degree, switched careers 4 times, and mixes career coaching with life goals and personal finance.
Best for people who want to switch into a tech career and prefer guiding questions over direct advice.
Common questions
How much does Gary Cheung charge?
Coaching with Gary runs $90 to $185 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Gary Cheung help with?
Gary Cheung helps with preparing for behavioral interviews, reviewing LinkedIn profiles, switching careers into tech and finding life goals to use as a guide.
Is Gary Cheung certified?
Gary Cheung lists: MS in Computer Science.
Does Gary Cheung give direct advice?
Gary mostly asks clarifying questions instead of giving advice. This helps clients find their own path.
Does Gary help with more than job skills?
Yes. Gary also helps clients set life goals and talks through personal finance and investing.
How do I contact Gary Cheung?
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