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Alina Kovalenko

Engineering Manager @ Uber
5.0
(3 reviews)
Engineering manager, mentor and ICF certified career coach
Netherlands
Speaks English and Russian
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Services

$220 / month

Reach out if you’re ready to find clarity and confidence in your career journey! 🚀

2 calls per month (60min/call)

Unlimited Q&A via chat

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About

Hi, I'm Alina, a seasoned Engineering Manager and Backend Engineer with over 16 years of experience in development and 6+ years in management. Currently, I lead the Platform Engineering @ Uber, where I help build scalable systems and foster high-performing teams.

I specialize in engineering management, software engineering, and leadership, with a deep commitment to nurturing talent and driving impactful career growth. I’m passionate about helping individuals navigate career obstacles, discover their potential, and achieve their professional goals.

I’m also a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in tech. As an Equals Ambassador and a speaker at Women in Tech conferences, I actively contribute to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all.

I provide a Holistic Career and Life Coaching which includes following key areas:
1. Career growth and development
- Identify career goals and building clear, actionable plans to achieve them.
- Prepare for role transitions, promotions, or entering new fields.
2. Overcome psychological barriers
- Address imposter syndrome, fear of failure, or self-doubt.
- Manage workplace stress, anxiety, or burnout.
- Cultivate emotional resilience and self-awareness for professional success.
3. Work-life balance
- Design a balance that aligns with personal values and professional goals.
- Set boundaries to prevent burnout and promote sustainability.
- Time management and prioritization strategies.
4. Navigate life transitions
- Support individuals through major career and life changes, e.g. return to work after a break or switching industries.
5. Empower underrepresented groups
- Provide specialized support for women in tech

Whether you're exploring a career change, seeking guidance on soft skills, or looking to level up in engineering leadership, I’m here to support you. Let’s work together to shape your path forward.

Reach out if you’re ready to find clarity and confidence in your career journey! 🚀

What mentees say

5 out of 5 stars

Alina has been one of the most influential figures in my professional journey. Her mentorship marked a period of clarity, structure, and transformation that deeply shaped the way I think and lead today. During our mentorship, I founded my startup, a project that was born out of the clarity, discipline, and direction I developed through her guidance. Alina’s ability to challenge assumptions, refine ideas, and bring strategic focus to complex goals helped me turn early concepts into a tangible, forward-moving vision. Her mentorship went far beyond advice - it instilled a framework for thinking critically, executing consistently, and aligning decisions with long-term purpose. Alina’s blend of strategic insight, empathy, and accountability helped me grow not only as an engineer and founder, but as a leader capable of building systems that last. The progress and confidence I have today are a direct reflection of her influence. Much of what I continue to achieve stems from the foundation we built together during our mentorship.

Mustafo

Mustafo

Standard Plan • 3 months

5 out of 5 stars

I sought out mentorship to get me ready for new positions. Alina's feedback and support was useful to me. I enjoyed working with her and valued her honesty, approachability and work she set for me. This helped me land a new role.

Amrit

Amrit

Lite Plan • 2 months

5 out of 5 stars

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Standard Plan • 1 month