Mathew D.
Career and promotion coach for engineers and engineering managers
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Interview coachingTech careersPromotions and advancementCareer changeNew managersLeadership developmentTransitions and new rolesTech and engineering leadersStartups and founders |
| Works with | Engineers, Managers and Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Executive coach and Business coach |
| Based in | South Africa |
Mathew D. coaches software engineers and engineering managers who want promotions and bigger technical or leadership roles. He has 25+ years in tech and 12+ years in leadership. He led EC2 teams at Amazon Web Services and evaluated more than 100 engineering candidates there. He works from South Africa and also directs Afkari Software. His sessions cover system design, technical leadership, interview prep and career moves.
What Mathew helps with
Mathew helps engineers move up into larger roles. He also helps leaders who face big career shifts.
- Earning a promotion to the next level
- Building a case for promotion panels
- Moving from delivering work to owning outcomes
- System design skills
- Technical leadership
- Moving from individual contributor to manager
- Moving from big tech to a startup
- Moving from employee to founder
Who Mathew works with
Mathew works with software engineers, full-stack engineers, networking engineers, engineering managers and program managers. He also coaches founders and entrepreneurs. His clients include senior developers and engineering leaders who are ready for the next level, and people preparing for interviews.
Background and qualifications
Mathew has over 25 years in tech. He started as a software developer and grew into a senior engineering leader. He has 12+ years in leadership, including leading EC2 teams at Amazon Web Services. At AWS he evaluated more than 100 engineering candidates. He has built engineering teams and has conducted hundreds of interviews. He has also championed multiple promotions through bar-raising processes. He is now Director at Afkari Software, and earlier he was a Systems Development Manager at Aristocrat Technologies.
Mathew D. pricing
Programs and services
- Interview preparation coaching
- Mock interview sessions
- Promotion and next level coaching
- Career transition coaching
Mathew D. reviews
Mathew D. has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 12 reviews on IGotAnOffer, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He has sat on the hiring side at AWS and led EC2 teams, so he knows what interviewers and promotion panels look for.
Best for engineers and engineering managers who want a promotion or a move into a larger leadership role.
Common questions
How much does Mathew D. charge?
Coaching with Mathew runs $75 to $150 an hour. Message Mathew from this page for an exact quote.
What does Mathew D. help with?
Mathew D. helps with earning a promotion to the next level, building a case for promotion panels, moving from delivering work to owning outcomes and system design skills.
Does Mathew D. have reviews?
Mathew D. has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 12 reviews on IGotAnOffer, as of September 2026.
Does Mathew help with career moves like IC to manager?
Yes. He coaches on moves such as individual contributor to manager, big tech to startup, and employee to founder.
How do I contact Mathew D.?
Send Mathew a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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