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Raphael Neves

Director of Engineering @ Zendesk
Helping techies to develop leadership & human skills to transform their careers.
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$280 / month

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2 calls per month (45min/call)

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About

I help tech professionals to expand their skills and influence beyond code, fast-track promotions and strategically plan their next career move.

I’m a seasoned engineering leader with over 16 years of experience, a strong technical background, and business acumen. I’ve worked in several industries and companies of all sizes, from pre-seed startups to large enterprises.

My vision is to create engineering teams grounded in integrity, resilience, and excellence. My motto, “We are all product,” sets the tone to foster a culture of diversity, inclusion, and strong collaboration toward a shared goal that delivers lasting customer impact.

My no-BS style is my signature. I don’t shy away from difficult conversations and I perceive respectful conflicts as the sparkle for innovation. I’m opinionated and love being challenged to learn from different perspectives.

Alongside my Director of Engineering job, I’m also a certified career and leadership coach helping tech professionals in their career advancement.

If you’re struggling with:

- Your impostor syndrome.
- Finding the right career track.
- Getting noticed by hiring managers.
- Making a lasting impact in your tech interviews.
- Elaborating a realistic professional development plan.
- Defining your job seek strategy beyond the traditional approach.
- Mastering every step of modern tech processes for IC or leadership positions.

Then, you’ve reached the right profile.

Here is how we can collaborate:

1. Career clarity & planning

You care about your growth but you’re not ready to commit to a long-term mentorship. Fear not. With my Roles & Scales Framework, we can quickly identify your passions, virtues, and areas of improvement. In the end, you will know exactly where to catalyze your efforts to achieve your goals.

2. Get a tech job

If you wanna get hired, you must face the process strategically. The traditional one-off approach is dead.

With more than 10 years working as a hiring manager, I’ve reviewed t

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What mentees say

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5 out of 5 stars

Standard Plan · 
7 months

Raphael is a terrific mentor who is super generous with his time and has helped me quite a bit navigating my entry into the software engineering field. Strongly recommend. He is incredibly passionate about leadership and you should check out his articles!

Boris

Boris

5 out of 5 stars

Standard Plan · 
2 months



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