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Sai Kiran is a Senior Engineering Manager at American Express. He has over 15 years of experience leading engineering teams and leaders in banking, crypto, and entertainment. He helps engineers strengthen technical and leadership skills, prepare resumes and interviews, and plan career transitions.
Based on 7 verified mentee reviews
Whether you feel stuck and unable to figure out how to move up the ladder, or you're looking to sharpen your technical or leadership skills, craft a standout resume, ace job interviews, or navigate career transitions, I'm here to guide you with actionable insights and strategies tailored to your goals. People who worked with me say I always over-deliver and go above and beyond to help you see results quicker.
I'm Sai Kiran, a seasoned engineering leader and coach with over 15 years of experience in leading engineering teams and leaders across various domains like banking, Crypto, blockchain, advertising, and entertainment. Currently, I'm working as a Senior Engineering Manager at American Express and fractional leaders in startups.
I specialise in coaching people to unlock their full potential, refine their technical and leadership skills, overcome challenges and accelerate growth by achieving their career goals & milestones. My Coaching approach is rooted in practical experience—from scaling systems to managing multiple teams—and a deep understanding of modern tech stacks (Java, Node.js, Python, AWS, Javascript, React, Go lang, AI and more).
Let’s work together to elevate your career and make your engineering & leadership journey a success.
Book your free intro call to know more about how I can support you.
5 out of 5 stars
Sai offered good advice and listened very well. We had an initial plan and direction I wanted to go in and he helped and supported me with it. I have since changed my direction, but having Sai as a guide and mentor to bounce ideas off of was immensely helpful because he has some great thoughts. I very much appreciated his advice and guidance.
Standard Plan • 2 months
5 out of 5 stars
I started my mentorship with Sai Kiran in September 2025, and the impact has been immediate and transformative. His guidance in React, project development, and detailed code reviews elevated my coding standards to a professional level. He also helped refine my CV and portfolio, giving me clarity and confidence when applying for frontend roles. I highly recommend Sai Kiran to anyone who's seeking for guidance and best practice in Frontend Development.
Standard Plan • 5 months
5 out of 5 stars
I joined a one-month mentorship with Sai Kiran Raparthi shortly after relocating to the UK, aiming to secure a senior engineering role. Sai’s personalised, structured guidance helped me refine my technical skills, interview strategy, and confidence. Within that same month, I received an offer for a Senior Engineer position. His mentorship was a game-changer for accelerating my career transition. Highly recommended!
Standard Plan • 1 month
Thank you, James! 🙌 I’m so glad our sessions helped you land your Senior Engineer role so quickly. It’s so inspiring to see how your hard work, focus, and adaptability turned goals into results through actionable steps in just a month. It’s always rewarding to help talented professionals accelerate their career transitions by turning their goals into reality.
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You tell Sai Kiran your goals before session one, so nothing is guesswork.
A plan built around your goal
Sai Kiran reviews it and shapes your first week around what you actually need.
Your first concrete steps
You leave session one knowing exactly what to do, and a weekly rhythm to keep it going.
Sai Kiran Raparthi
Senior Engineering Manager at American Express
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