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Vik Narang 🇺🇸

Sr. Tech Program Manager at Amazon

I am a technologist with over 13 years of cross-domain experience in various tech roles like Software Engineer, Technical Program/Product Manager, Solutions Architect, Data Analyst, and Network Engineer. My work experience spans across industries like Cloud, Security, Healthcare Tech, Legal Sales Tech, Networking, and, now Privacy at companies like AWS, …
Engineering & Data Career Career Change Organization Leadership Technology Technical Leadership
$150 / month

Andrey Stolbovsky 🇬🇧

Software Development Manager at Amazon
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I currently work as a Software Development Manager at Amazon. I am a seasoned leader with more than 17 years of experience in software development, mostly cloud & infrastructure. Ex-founder, ex-Yandex, ex-VK. UK Global Talent.
Engineering & Data People Management Software Engineering Career Growth Interview Hiring Leadership
$110 / month
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David Garcia Casas 🇪🇸

Senior Program Manager at Amazon
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Hi all! I have 12 years experience in managing complex programs and projects for big tech (Amazon) and hypergrowth startups, and an MBA from London Busienss School. Currently, I oversee a program having saved >$50M in operational costs on a multibillion business for Amazon. I´m also an entrepreneur on the …
Business & Management Interview Business Analysis Product Management Career Development Career Coaching Business Model
$90 / month
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Gaurav Verma 🇬🇧

Senior Data Engineer at Amazon
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Supercharge your transition into data engineering with Gaurav, a passionate Senior Data Engineer at Amazon. With 10 years of experience, Gaurav excels in designing data platforms, implementing architectures like Data lake, Lakehouse, and Data mesh. Expertise in building cloud-based platforms, data pipelines, and ensuring governance and security. Benefit from Gaurav's …
Engineering & Data Data Engineering AWS Data Analytics Big Data Consulting Data
$290 / month
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Roman Yusufov 🇺🇸

Senior Software Engineer | Certified Career Coach | Interview Expert at Amazon
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Hello there! 👋 I'm a seasoned software engineer with a passion for mentoring and helping other engineers grow. My specialty is helping mid-career engineers overcome career stagnation and fire up their careers. Whether you're seeking to 1) advance your career, 2) get a new job, 3) expand your technical skills, …
Engineering & Data Software Engineering Career Growth Career Coaching Career Transition Interview Preparation Career Development
$400 / month
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Scott Steeg 🇯🇵

Director, Engineering (Head of Japan R&D) at Medidata Solutions, Ex-Amazon
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What's your vision of leadership? Can you describe your leadership approach in one sentence? Without simply listing your responsibilities as an engineering leader, can you capture the core values and behaviours you provide that unlock value in your teams and organization? These aren't straightforward questions -- they require truly understanding …
Engineering & Data Software Engineering Leadership Engineering Management Coaching Career Growth Ruby
$80 / month

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A hiring manager with over 22+ years of experience in tech, management, hiring and strategic planning that spans both FAANG+ and startups Read More

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I've interviewed over 100 people at Amazon. This session will include 3 behavioral questions that I'll pick based on the role you're going to interview for. … Read More

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As a Staff Security Engineer, I have interviewed hundreds of aspiring Security Engineers in a number of different companies. This interview experience, paired with my personal experience of interviewing within … Read More

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Given the interviewing experience I gained during my 6 years of experience in Amazon and Microsoft, I will be able to help you prepare for your next technical interview. Read More

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Get the inside scoop on current Amazon interview questions. Prepare for your interview with a few select questions you might face.

What steps do you take to ensure the accuracy of your work?

To maintain accuracy in my work, I rely on a three-step process that has always served me well. The first step is planning. Before I delve into the task at hand, I plan out my work process, sketch out timelines, and breakdown the task into manageable segments. The second step is execution, where I follow the plan, ensuring that I'm detailed in my work. For example, when working with data, double-checking figures, cross-verifying sources, and correctly documenting everything are all part of this step. The final step is review. No matter how careful I am, human error is inevitable, and a comprehensive review helps to catch these. I go through the work, verify all details again, and if time permits, I leave it aside and review again after a while with a fresh mind. This approach has consistently helped me maintain high accuracy in my work.

Can you give an example of a time when you used data to make a decision?

While working as a Marketing Manager at XYZ Company, I had the opportunity to lead a substantial holiday campaign. We had a range of products to promote, but a limited budget. To optimize our spending, I turned to historical sales data to identify which products consistently attracted the most interest during the holiday season. It was crucial to examine the data thoroughly to understand trends and patterns. Based on the data, we were able to identify the top-selling products and focus our promotional budget on marketing those. Equally as important, we also identified products with lower popularity, helping us avoid wasteful spending. Consequently, our strategic campaign resulted in a significant boost of over 20% in our sales compared to the previous year, reaffirming the impact of data-driven decisions.

Can you tell us about a time when you had to handle a difficult customer? What was the situation and how did you handle it?

At my previous job, I was working as a Customer Service Representative where our primary responsibility was troubleshooting the software issues our customers encountered. I remember an instance where a customer was quite irritated because he'd been dealing with an ongoing issue for several days. This had affected his work, and he was understandably frustrated. I calmly let him express his feelings, after he had done that, I apologized for the inconvenience and reassured him that I was there to help solve his issue. I patiently asked targeted questions to identify the root of his problem. After understanding his issue, I walked him through the steps to fix the problem. It took longer than it usually would, but in the end, he was able to resolve his issue successfully. Not only was he appreciative of the solution but he was also happy with the way I dealt with the situation, staying patient and guiding him through each step. It was a rewarding experience that underscored the importance of empathy and patience in customer service.

How would you handle a disagreement with a team member?

Despite having a well-rounded team in my previous role, there were instances of disagreement. During one project, a colleague and I had a conflicting perspective on the project's direction. I believed in taking a more conservative, well-tread path, while he wanted to experiment with a new approach. When we realized we couldn't agree, we decided to sit down and address the issue directly. We both presented our views, made sure to listen to each other, and brought in the data we had to support our views. We discussed the pros and cons of each approach, considering all potential outcomes. Seeing the benefits and potential in my colleague's ideas made me reassess my stand and agree to try the newer approach. It’s vital to remember disagreements in a team setting aren't necessarily bad; they often lead to better solutions if adequately addressed.

Explain a situation where you implemented a change, but it did not go as planned

While leading the sales team at a previous company, I noticed there were inefficiencies in how the team was managing sales leads. To improve this, I recommended implementing a sophisticated CRM tool. I believed it would streamline the process, improve organization, and ultimately, raise sales numbers.

However, the tool had a steep learning curve, and the team struggled to adopt it. Despite providing training sessions, the team was spending more time learning to navigate the system than actually selling. Moreover, maintaining the CRM turned out to be more resource-intensive than anticipated. As a result, productivity decreased rather than increased in the weeks following the implementation.

Recognizing that the plan wasn't working as intended, I arranged for a team meeting to openly discuss the issues being faced. Based on the team's feedback, we decided to pivot our approach. We opted to continue using the CRM for certain functionalities that worked well, but returned to tried-and-true processes for tasks that were overly complicated by the new tool. As a result, we were able to regain our productivity, while still benefiting from the useful features that the CRM offered. This experience reminded me of the importance of not just considering the technological capabilities of a tool, but also the ease of use and the impact on the team's workflow.

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