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Fatima is a Senior Software Engineer at Yelp and a LinkedIn Learning Instructor. She has worked in trading and tech, and has delivered more than 100 talks at conferences and hackathons across North America and Europe. She helps engineers prepare for technical interviews, build job-search plans, and grow confidence in public speaking.
Based on 31 verified mentee reviews
Hi, I’m Fatima 👋 — a Senior Software Engineer at Yelp, international tech speaker, and hands-on mentor with a passion for helping others succeed in today’s brutal tech market.
I’ve been on both sides of the interview table - as a candidate navigating the highly competitive tech job market, and as an interviewer helping others land offers. Along the way, I’ve mentored hundreds of engineers on everything from cracking technical interviews and negotiating offers, to building confidence in public speaking and overcoming imposter syndrome. My approach is simple: personalized, practical, and human.
A bit about me:
I earned my Bachelor’s in Mathematics from the University of Waterloo and a Master’s in Data Science from HEC Montréal.
I’ve worked across trading, semiconductors, and tech - starting at DRW before joining Yelp in 2021.
As a speaker, I’ve delivered 100+ talks at hackathons, conferences, and keynotes across North America and Europe (NDC Copenhagen, SCALE, Women of Silicon Roundabout, Tapia, Agile, cdCon+GitOpsCon, and more). My sessions are known for being real, interactive, and packed with hands-on strategies that attendees can apply immediately.
Why work with me? Because I believe knowledge should never be gatekept. Whether you’re preparing for a high-stakes technical interview, navigating career progression, or learning to find your voice on stage, I’ll meet you where you are and help you build the confidence, skills, and strategy to stand out.
Let's have a chat and work together to reach your tech career goals!
Come chat with me about Technical Interviews, Public Speaking, Women in Tech, Mentorship, Career Growth, Imposter Syndrome, Career Progression in Tech, and much more!
4 out of 5 stars
Fatima has been a great mentor throughout my journey. She helped me stay on the right track and gave me valuable guidance on my resume and interview preparation. She is also very flexible and available when I need last-minute interview preparation or feedback. I really appreciate all her support and guidance.
Lite Plan • 3 months
5 out of 5 stars
Fatima is an incredible mentor! I would recommend her to anyone looking for a job, preparing for interviews, negotiating offers, and mentorship in the first few months of a job. I didn’t imagine I would need help after getting the job, but her advice in navigating my first week and first 60 days proved to be absolutely invaluable. I am so grateful that she was with me from start to finish and beyond, I will 100% be working with her again!
Lite Plan • 4 months
5 out of 5 stars
I'm a software engineer making my way back into the tech world after a short hiatus. Finding a mentor was very important to me as I worked on my job search, professional development, and interview skills. Fatima's experience, guidance, and insights have been crucial on this path. With her support I've designed a structured and well-informed approach to self-study, practiced and developed strength in my technical and behavioral interview skills, and gained greater confidence in my professional voice. Fatima meets you where you are and builds a trusting and supportive environment for your skill development. Her insightful, straightforward, and warm approach have been extremely important to my mentorship experience. I'm very excited to continue with my mentorship and highly recommend Fatima to anyone looking for a skilled mentor to help guide them forward.
Lite Plan • 10 months
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You tell Fatima your goals. They see exactly what you want to work on before session one.
You meet within days. Fatima 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.
Fatima Taj
Senior Software Engineer at Yelp
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One-off sessions with Fatima
One-off sessions are a great option if you're looking for specific advice on a certain topic.
Please send me your resume in advance for our review together!
Please share any context, your background, what you'd like to chat about before our session.
1 hour session. We can either do a leetcode style, behavioral or system design mock interview.
What's included in the trial?
Every trial is a little different–here's what Fatima 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
