Shivali M.
Career coach for software engineers, from interviews to promotions
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Interview coachingTech careersPromotions and advancementTransitions and new rolesConflict and difficult conversations |
| Works with | Engineers and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
Shivali M. is a career coach for software engineers. She helps with tech interviews, promotions, and new roles. She is a Senior Software Engineer at Amazon and has worked there since 2017. She has run over 200 interviews for Amazon engineering candidates and serves as a bar raiser. She has coached more than 50 people. She moved from India to the U.S. and has handled several career transitions.
What Shivali helps with
Shivali helps engineers prepare for interviews and grow in their roles. She also coaches people through new jobs, promotions, and hard workplace situations.
- Preparing for coding and algorithm interviews
- System design interview prep
- Behavioral interview prep
- Making a strong start in a new role
- Preparing for a senior promotion
- Managing difficult stakeholders
- Building leadership readiness
- Career transitions
Who Shivali works with
Shivali works with software engineers, including full-stack engineers and staff-level engineers. Her clients include professionals who are starting a new role, aiming for a senior promotion, or preparing for interviews at large tech companies.
How Shivali works
Shivali builds a personalized learning roadmap for each client. She reviews client projects and keeps clients accountable so they stay on track. She also shares industry insights on what matters most for the role or company a client is targeting. Her work covers design, coding, and behavioral skills, plus stakeholder management and leadership readiness.
Background and qualifications
Shivali started her career as a software developer intern at L'Oréal in 2016. Since January 2017 she has worked at Amazon as a Software Development Engineer III, now a senior role. She has built large-scale systems from scratch across backend, infrastructure, data, frontend, and platform work. She has interviewed over 500 engineering candidates, including over 200 for Amazon, and serves as a bar raiser. She moved from India to the U.S. and has coached more than 50 people.
Shivali M. pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching sessions
- Personalized learning roadmap
- Project reviews
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The CoachVouch take
She is an active Amazon bar raiser who has interviewed over 500 software engineering candidates.
Best for software engineers preparing for big tech interviews or a senior promotion.
Common questions
How much does Shivali M. charge?
Coaching with Shivali runs $75 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Shivali M. help with?
Shivali M. helps with preparing for coding and algorithm interviews, system design interview prep, behavioral interview prep and making a strong start in a new role.
Does Shivali coach on system design interviews?
Yes. She helps clients build skills in design, coding, and behavioral interviews.
Can Shivali help after I land a new role?
Yes. She coaches clients on making a strong impression early, building credibility, and creating a roadmap to sustain impact.
How do I contact Shivali M.?
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