Michelle Brenner
Software engineering career coach based in Los Angeles
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Engineers |
| Also coaches | Speaking coach |
| Based in | Los Angeles |
Michelle Brenner is a software engineering coach who helps aspiring and working engineers break into tech and grow their careers. She is a Senior Software Engineer at Netflix with over 15 years in the industry. She is a self-taught engineer with an art degree, not a computer science degree. She lives in Los Angeles.
What Michelle helps with
Michelle helps new engineers get their first roles and helps senior engineers keep growing. She also covers communication and public speaking.
- Breaking into software engineering
- Growing as a senior engineer
- Building real connections through networking in tech
- Public speaking and communication for engineers
- Team-building strategies
- Career growth for people without a computer science degree
Who Michelle works with
Michelle works with aspiring engineers who want to break into tech. She also works with senior engineers who want to thrive in their roles. She coaches people from any background, including those who did not take the traditional computer science path.
Background and qualifications
Michelle is a Senior Software Engineer with over 15 years in tech. She moved from engineering support to leading large development projects. She is a self-taught engineer with an art degree. She has built software for digital artists, restaurant owners and other engineers. She has spoken at over 30 conferences, hosted podcasts, and written for LeadDev, dev.to and OpenSource. She now works at Netflix.
Michelle Brenner pricing
Programs and services
- Customized lessons and exercises
Michelle Brenner reviews
Michelle Brenner has a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 18 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A self-taught senior engineer with an art degree who offers a non-traditional view of how to build a tech career.
Best for aspiring engineers, especially career changers without a computer science degree, who want to break into tech.
Common questions
How much does Michelle Brenner charge?
Coaching with Michelle runs $90 to $175 an hour. Message Michelle from this page for an exact quote.
What does Michelle Brenner help with?
Michelle Brenner helps with breaking into software engineering, growing as a senior engineer, building real connections through networking in tech and public speaking and communication for engineers.
Does Michelle Brenner have reviews?
Michelle Brenner has a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 18 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Does Michelle Brenner coach people without a computer science degree?
Yes. She is a self-taught engineer with an art degree and coaches people from any background.
How do I contact Michelle Brenner?
Send Michelle a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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