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Scott Steeg

Director of Engineering / Head of Japan R&D @ Medidata, Ex-Amazon
5.0
(12 reviews)
Engineering leadership, career growth, and Japan tech mentorship
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About

I help software engineers, new managers, and engineering leaders grow with more clarity, confidence, and practical direction. Whether you're moving into management, struggling with stakeholder relationships, preparing for interviews, or trying to figure out your next career step, I can help you turn a messy situation into a clear plan.

With over 10 years of professional experience as a software engineer and 7+ years in engineering management roles, I'm an engineering leader who focuses on empathy, trust, and communication. I've also spent much of my career working in Japan, leading cross-cultural engineering teams and helping people navigate career growth in an international environment.

Whether it's 1:1s or coaching, I love listening, asking questions, and helping others understand their strengths, values, and goals so they can take ownership of their own journey.

I'm probably a good fit if you are:
* A software engineer considering management
* A new engineering manager trying to build confidence
* An engineering leader dealing with ambiguity, stakeholders, or team issues
* Preparing for leadership interviews or promotion conversations
* Thinking about a career move, especially into or within Japan
* Feeling stuck and wanting a thoughtful outside perspective

If this sounds useful, please feel free to book an intro call. I'd love to hear what's on your mind!

What mentees say

5 out of 5 stars

Working with Scott was a pleasure. I began my mentorship in a high-pressure environment, and during the early sessions I often found myself venting about challenges within the company. Scott listened with genuine interest and patience, providing a calm and supportive space to reflect. He helped me step back and see the bigger picture, guiding me towards alternative ways of approaching difficult situations. He also recommended valuable reading and practical exercises, which proved beneficial in the long term. During my mentorship journey, I experienced being downsized. Scott supported me in restructuring my CV and helped me prepare for future interviews, particularly those with a stronger focus on AI. His guidance during this period was both practical and encouraging. Overall, my mentorship with Scott was highly rewarding. Like all meaningful journeys, it eventually came to an end, but the impact of his support and guidance will stay with me.

Muhammad

Muhammad

Standard Plan • 10 months

Muhammad wrote 1 more review for the same mentorship

5 out of 5 stars

Scott is patient and an excellent listener. When I reached out, I was in a difficult situation that was hindering me from fulfilling my daily commitments. After patiently listening to my lengthy and unstructured explanation, Scott was able to identify the underlying problem, which was not immediately apparent. He showed me how to better handle the situation and helped me set a few goals to avoid similar issues in the future while also improving my performance in my role. Scott’s ability to understand the situation and pinpoint the root cause was outstanding. I would highly recommend Scott, as he is one of the best mentors.

Muhammad

Muhammad

5 out of 5 stars

Scott was my first mentor on here and I found him to be extremely supportive, both helping explore current career related difficulties I was going through as well as keeping an eye to the future about where it is that I want to go and how I could get there. I would highly recommend Scott if you are looking for some support and direction in your career or leadership goals.

Errol

Errol

Lite Plan • 5 months

5 out of 5 stars

I already left one of these but don't mind leaving another since it's asking. Scott was amazing and really helped in answering my questions and clearing away a lot of the uncertainty revolving around moving to a new country. Scott helped me with every aspect from filling out my resume and prepping for my interview, finding an apartment and even what to expect from day to day life in Japan. I can honestly say this process would have been infinitely more stressful without his help and I definitely recommend Scott to anyone who's trying to make a move from the US to Japan.

Joseph

Joseph

Standard Plan • 8 months

Joseph wrote 1 more review for the same mentorship

5 out of 5 stars

Finding a job is never easy, even more so when you're looking for a job in a country and culture completely different from your own. I came to Scott seeking guidance on trying to obtain a job in Tokyo Japan. I knew how to search for a job in the United States, however I knew nothing of what to expect of the interview process in Japan or what would be involved post interview for things like finding an apartment, actually getting over there, etc. Scott was an invaluable resource and guided me through every step of the process from resume creation, interviewing with Japanese companies, and even helping with things like locating an apartment, questions about transit, etc. I definitely recommend Scott to anyone who is in a similar situation as his experience and guidance really cleared up a lot of the fog for me and made the process much less painful.

Joseph

Joseph

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