Vandana S.
Interview and career coach for technical program managers and engineering managers
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Interview coachingResume and LinkedInCareer changeTech careersPromotions and advancementNew managersTransitions and new roles |
| Works with | Managers, Professionals and Engineers |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
Vandana S. coaches engineering managers, technical program managers, managers of TPMs and program managers. She is a Senior Technical Program Manager at Amazon with 20+ years of experience across tech, finance and telecom. She has held roles at Fidelity Investments, T-Mobile, Citizens Bank and Bank of America. She has coached hundreds of STAR-format behavioral interviews, for candidates from software interns to directors.
What Vandana helps with
Vandana helps people prepare for interviews, improve their resumes, move into new roles and grow in tech program management.
- Practicing STAR-format behavioral interviews
- Reviewing resumes
- Moving into technical program management
- Ramping up in a new role
- Handling difficult workplace dynamics
- Gaining visibility at the senior level
- Building skills in Gen AI and data-driven decision making
- Leading cross-functional teams
Who Vandana works with
Vandana works with engineering managers, technical program managers, managers of TPMs and program managers. She has interviewed and reviewed resumes for candidates at all levels, from software interns to directors. She also mentors professionals who want to build skills in Gen AI and technical program management.
How Vandana works
For skills mentoring, Vandana and the client build a personalized learning roadmap together. She reviews the client's projects and keeps them on track. For interview prep, she runs practice sessions in the STAR behavioral format, and the same format applies to the interview types she lists for program managers and technical roles.
Background and qualifications
Vandana has 20+ years of experience leading large programs across tech, finance and telecom. She started as a software engineer in banking and grew into a Development Manager leading 20+ engineers. She then moved into technical program management at Fidelity Investments in 2016. She was a Portfolio Program Manager at T-Mobile from 2018 to 2021. Since June 2021 she has been a Senior Technical Program Manager at Amazon. She has also worked at Citizens Bank and Bank of America. She has interviewed 75+ candidates.
Vandana S. pricing
Programs and services
- Mock interview practice
- Resume review
- Career transition coaching
- Skills mentoring with a personalized learning roadmap
Vandana S. reviews
Vandana S. has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on IGotAnOffer, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She has changed careers several times, from software engineer to development manager to technical program manager, and has interviewed 75+ candidates at Amazon, Fidelity and T-Mobile.
Best for engineering managers and program managers preparing for interviews or a move into technical program management.
Common questions
How much does Vandana S. charge?
Coaching with Vandana runs $75 to $150 an hour. Message Vandana from this page for an exact quote.
What does Vandana S. help with?
Vandana S. helps with practicing STAR-format behavioral interviews, reviewing resumes, moving into technical program management and ramping up in a new role.
Does Vandana S. have reviews?
Vandana S. has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on IGotAnOffer, as of September 2026.
What levels does Vandana have interview experience with?
She has interviewed and coached candidates from software interns to directors. Roles include program managers, technical program managers, scrum masters, software engineers and product managers.
Does Vandana coach on Gen AI skills?
Yes. She mentors professionals who want to build skills in Gen AI, technical program management and data-driven decision making.
How do I contact Vandana S.?
Send Vandana a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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