Alev Yildirim
Leadership Coach, Career Coach, Manager Coach, Software Engineering Manager @ Google, Meta, Microsoft, Yelp, General ElectricAlev Yildirim
Leadership Coach, Career Coach, Manager Coach, Software Engineering Manager @ Google, Meta, Microsoft, Yelp, General ElectricServices
$240 / month
Start free, decide later
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Free intro call
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Ongoing calls + chat
2 × 45-min calls per month, unlimited Q&A. Replies in 2 days. -
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No lock-in
Month to month, no contract.
MentorCruise summary
Alev is a leadership and career coach and Software Engineering Manager with experience at Google, Meta, and Microsoft. She brings 20 years of engineering and leadership experience, including work with engineering teams and technology leaders. She helps engineering managers and senior individual contributors move into leadership roles, handle difficult stakeholder conversations, and make career decisions.
Based on 2 verified mentee reviews
- Two reviews point to Alev's ability to bring clarity to difficult workplace and leadership problems and help mentees find practical next steps.
About
I’m an engineering leader and coach with leadership experience across Google, Meta, Microsoft, Yelp, and GE. Over the years, I’ve led engineering teams, developed leaders, coached high-performing professionals, and helped people navigate the transitions that come with increasing responsibility.
I particularly enjoy working with Engineering Managers, senior ICs, and technology leaders who want to grow their leadership impact, navigate career transitions, or become more intentional and effective in how they lead.
I can help with challenges such as transitioning from IC to manager, growing as an Engineering Manager, preparing for Staff+ or senior leadership roles, building executive presence, influencing without authority, delegation, stakeholder management, difficult conversations, and career decisions.
My coaching style is practical, candid, supportive, and grounded in real-world engineering leadership experience. I don't believe in giving people a prescriptive playbook; instead, I help you uncover your own answers, challenge assumptions, build self-awareness, and turn insights into concrete action.
If you're looking for a coach who understands both the human side of leadership and the realities of building technology organizations, I'd be happy to work with you.
What mentees say
5 out of 5 stars
I consulted Alev in a time I was feeling stuck due to a problem at workplace and Alev gave me clarity and confidence immediately! She is a great communicator and provided me with tips and helped me find answers to hard communication and stakeholder management situations.
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Session: Ask Me Anything - 30…
5 out of 5 stars
Alev is the best mentor I’ve ever worked with! She strikes the perfect balance between championing me and challenging me to grow. An exceptional leadership and career coach, she looks beyond the surface to uncover root causes and unlock meaningful progress. Her empathetic listening, thoughtful guidance, and deep expertise in leadership, executive presence, engineering management, communication, and career development have made a real difference in my growth. I couldn’t recommend her more highly!
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Lite Plan • 1 month
What happens when you start
You tell Alev your goals. They see exactly what you want to work on before session one.
You meet within days. Alev reviews your application and books your first session, usually within a day or two.
You leave with a plan. Concrete next steps and a weekly rhythm from your very first week.
