Hema
Career and interview coach for technical program managers targeting Big Tech
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Managers and Professionals |
| Based in | Chicago, United States |
Hema is a career and interview coach for technical program managers and managers of PMs who want to move into Big Tech. She has spent 20+ years in technical program management across advertising, telecom, banking and insurance. After 16 years at non-FAANG companies, she broke into FAANG and reached the Principal level in two years. She has also interviewed over 60 candidates at Amazon, Accenture and Amdocs, and she works from Chicago.
What Hema helps with
Hema helps technical program managers get into Big Tech and grow once they are there. She covers resumes, interviews and career choices.
- Resume reviews for FAANG and top tech companies
- Mock interviews on system design
- Mock interviews on behavioral questions
- How to avoid getting put on a PIP
- Breaking into program management
- Breaking into Big Tech
- Choosing which companies to target
- How to get promoted
Who Hema works with
Hema works with technical program managers and managers of PMs. Her clients include people aiming for roles at FAANG and other top tech companies. She has interviewed candidates from L5 to L7 levels, so she knows what those roles ask for.
Background and qualifications
Hema has more than 20 years in technical program management. Her work spans advertising, telecom, banking and insurance. She started as a Senior Tech Lead in 2005, then spent over 11 years at Amdocs as a Senior Technical Program Manager. Since February 2022 she has been a Staff Technical Program Manager in advertising. She has interviewed over 60 candidates for Technical Program Manager and Service Delivery Manager roles at Amazon, Accenture and Amdocs. She has also reviewed hundreds of resumes as a hiring manager.
Hema pricing
Programs and services
- Resume reviews
- Mock interviews for system design and behavioral rounds
- Career strategy sessions
Hema reviews
Hema has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on IGotAnOffer, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Hema moved from 16 years at non-FAANG companies into FAANG and reached Principal level in two years.
Best for technical program managers who want to land a role at a Big Tech company or get promoted.
Common questions
How much does Hema charge?
Coaching with Hema runs $100 to $175 an hour. Message Hema from this page for an exact quote.
What does Hema help with?
Hema helps with resume reviews for FAANG and top tech companies, mock interviews on system design, mock interviews on behavioral questions and how to avoid getting put on a PIP.
Does Hema have reviews?
Hema has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on IGotAnOffer, as of September 2026.
Does Hema help with system design interviews?
Yes. She runs mock interviews for system design and behavioral rounds. She has interviewed candidates from L5 to L7 levels.
Can Hema help someone break into program management?
Yes. She coaches people on breaking into program management and Big Tech. She also helps them choose which companies to target.
How do I contact Hema?
Send Hema a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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