Shishir C.
Interview and career coach for software and engineering leaders
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Interview coachingResume and LinkedInSalary negotiationTech careersPromotions and advancementNew managersTransitions and new rolesTech and engineering leadersBurnout and resilience |
| Works with | Engineers, Managers and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
Shishir C. coaches software engineers and engineering managers on interviews and career moves in tech. Shishir has over 15 years of experience at Google, Apple, InMobi, Target and Cohesity. Shishir's focus is distributed systems and core platform engineering. Shishir has logged 1,000+ hours of mentorship and 57 interviews across top tech firms. Shishir also contributes to the open-source project Elasticsearch.
What Shishir helps with
Shishir helps engineers prepare for interviews at big tech firms and startups. Shishir also helps with resumes, pay talks and growth into senior roles.
- Preparing for system design interviews
- Building depth in distributed systems and scalability
- Practicing problem solving, data structures and algorithms
- Cracking interviews on IC and engineering management tracks
- Writing outcome-driven resumes
- Negotiating offers using pay benchmarks and leveling data
- Making an impact in the first days of a new role
- Handling difficult stakeholders and managing up
Who Shishir works with
Shishir works with software engineers, staff software engineers, DevOps engineers, AI engineers and engineering managers. Shishir's clients aim for roles at big tech companies and startups. Some prepare for individual contributor roles. Others prepare for engineering management roles.
How Shishir works
Shishir offers a mentorship plan that builds interview skills step by step for both IC and engineering management tracks. The plan covers problem solving, data structures and algorithms. It then moves into high-level and low-level system design and distributed systems. Shishir also runs mock interviews and gives feedback that clients can act on.
Background and qualifications
Shishir has over 15 years of experience as a software engineer and engineering leader. Shishir has worked at Google, Apple, InMobi, Target and Cohesity. Shishir's work centers on distributed systems and core platform engineering. At Target Shishir served as Director of Technology and Principal Engineer. Shishir has sat on both sides of the interview table, as a candidate and as an interviewer. Shishir has reviewed and mentored hundreds of candidates on resumes. Shishir contributes to the open-source project Elasticsearch.
Shishir C. pricing
Programs and services
- Mentorship plan for IC and engineering management interviews
- Mock interviews
- Resume review and mentoring
- Salary negotiation guidance
Shishir C. reviews
The CoachVouch take
Shishir is a former Director of Technology at Target who has run 57 interviews and contributes to Elasticsearch.
Best for engineers and engineering managers preparing for big tech interviews or a move into senior roles.
Common questions
How much does Shishir C. charge?
Coaching with Shishir runs $75 to $150 an hour. Message Shishir from this page for an exact quote.
What does Shishir C. help with?
Shishir C. helps with preparing for system design interviews, building depth in distributed systems and scalability, practicing problem solving, data structures and algorithms and cracking interviews on IC and engineering management tracks.
Does Shishir help with both IC and management interviews?
Yes. Shishir's mentorship plan prepares engineers for top tech companies on both the IC and engineering management tracks.
Does Shishir help with salary negotiation?
Yes. Shishir uses market research, pay benchmarks and company leveling frameworks to guide offer negotiation.
How do I contact Shishir C.?
Send Shishir a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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