Ryan M.
Career and interview coach for software engineers and engineering managers
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Interview coachingResume and LinkedInSalary negotiationTech careersPromotions and advancementNew managersTech and engineering leadersTransitions and new roles |
| Works with | Engineers, Managers, Creatives and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Sessions | Online |
Ryan is a career coach for software engineers, engineering managers, staff engineers and AI engineers. Ryan helps them prepare for interviews, rewrite resumes, negotiate offers and step into leadership. Ryan has spent 20+ years building production systems at Meta, Lucasfilm's Industrial Light & Magic, Disney and high-growth startups. Ryan has interviewed and calibrated hundreds of senior candidates, and Ryan currently leads AI and innovation at Candy Digital.
What Ryan helps with
Ryan helps senior engineers and technical leaders prepare for job searches and career moves. Ryan also helps first-time leaders ramp up in new roles.
- Mock interviews for engineering roles
- Coding and system design prep
- Resume rewrites that show impact
- Negotiating base, bonus, sign-on and equity
- Weighing scope, pay, risk and growth in career decisions
- Ramping up fast as a first-time leader
- Leading through shifting priorities without burning out
Who Ryan works with
Ryan coaches senior individual contributors, first-time leaders, engineering managers, staff software engineers and AI engineers. Ryan also works with creatives and product managers. Ryan's clients want to turn their experience into a clear story they can deliver under pressure.
Background and qualifications
Ryan has spent 20+ years building production systems at Meta, Lucasfilm's Industrial Light & Magic, Disney and high-growth startups. Ryan has led teams and built high-performing groups. Ryan has interviewed and calibrated hundreds of senior candidates across engineering, technical art and product-facing roles. Ryan has also reviewed hundreds of resumes and negotiated and evaluated pay packages across Big Tech and startups. Ryan is a founder and currently serves as Head of AI / Innovation and Experience at Candy Digital.
Ryan M. pricing
Programs and services
- Mock interviews
- Coding and system design prep
- Resume rewrites
- Offer negotiation strategy
Ryan M. reviews
The CoachVouch take
Ryan combines 20+ years of engineering leadership at Meta and Disney with hiring experience across hundreds of senior candidates.
Best for senior engineers and engineering managers preparing for interviews, offers or a move into leadership.
Common questions
How much does Ryan M. charge?
Coaching with Ryan runs $75 to $150 an hour. Message Ryan from this page for an exact quote.
What does Ryan M. help with?
Ryan M. helps with mock interviews for engineering roles, coding and system design prep, resume rewrites that show impact and negotiating base, bonus, sign-on and equity.
Does Ryan M. coach online?
Sessions are online.
Does Ryan help with salary negotiation?
Yes. Ryan has negotiated and evaluated pay packages across Big Tech and startups. Ryan covers base, bonus, sign-on, equity, refreshers, level, scope and location.
Does Ryan coach first-time managers?
Yes. Ryan coaches senior individual contributors and first-time leaders who need to ramp fast, earn trust and lead through ambiguity.
How do I contact Ryan M.?
Send Ryan a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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