$200 / month
2 calls per month (60min/call)
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 2 days
Hands-on support
About
Engineering Leader with 20+ years at Microsoft building and scaling Azure and Microsoft 365 platforms used by hundreds of millions worldwide. Deep expertise in distributed systems, AI integration, developer experience, and growing engineering organizations from early product incubation to multi-billion-dollar scale. I mentor engineers and new managers seeking faster career acceleration and greater technical influence.
What I Help With
- Transitioning into Tech Lead or Engineering Manager roles
- Mastering system design and architectural decision-making
- Increasing scope, visibility, and promotion readiness
- Scaling engineering teams, execution systems, and SLAs
- Integrating AI/LLM architectures into production environments
- Early-stage startup technical strategy and first-team formation
My Approach
Direct, structured coaching with actionable frameworks used inside Microsoft. Every session drives a clear outcome tied to your growth metrics. Async support included for continuous progress.
Ideal Mentee
Senior or mid-level engineers, new EMs, and founders who want meaningful growth in leadership, delivery excellence, and technical credibility at scale.
5 out of 5 stars
Dhruma was thoughtful and supportive throughout our mentorship sessions. She helped me think through system design and architecture decisions and provided helpful perspectives as I worked through a project. I appreciated her time and guidance.
Standard Plan • 2 months
5 out of 5 stars
I sought out mentorship during a transition to a new company, and the support I received has been wonderful. Even before my first day, she helped me level up by identifying specific technical areas to focus on and providing a key book recommendation that set the right mindset. Once I started, she helped me cut through the noise to identify where I could make the most immediate impact. We established personal milestones together to ensure I was consistently demonstrating value to my new team. She has also helped me manage a challenging situation because I am starting on a team without a manager. Her experience as a technical leader helped me work through the relationship with my skip-level manager and tackle the political and technical challenges that come with that territory. I truly enjoy our conversations, as she possesses both excellent expertise and a wonderful personality. If you are an engineer looking for great advice on how to manage your career, I cannot recommend her enough.
Standard Plan • 1 month
Notify me when Dhruma has new spots
We will send you a quick email if Dhruma has new open spots for mentorship, and only in that case!
Book a free intro call with Dhruma
Connect with Dhruma in a quick call (usually under 30 minutes)
What's included in the trial?
Every trial is a little different–here's what Dhruma says about their trial:
We'll meet for a quick call (usually under 30 minutes) where we:
- Break the ice and introduce ourselves
- Discuss your goals and how I can support you
- Coordinate logistics like time zones, meeting frequency, and communication methods
