Sid Ray

Sid is currently a Principal Engineering Manager in Microsoft managing a distributed service. He is a result oriented engineering leader, with 18+ years of experience in leading and building high performance global distributed teams, delivering high quality software with lean, agile with continuous improvement methodologies, OKRs alongwith operational excellence. Sid was a founding member of Cisco's Cloud Computing team, with patented work recognized among the top 3 innovations in Cloud Computing at Cisco. Sid started his career with Microsoft and has worked for Cisco, Nokia, Adobe, Citrix and startups along the way.

Sid has interviewed 100+ candidates, reviewed 500+ resumes over the course of his career. He has experience interviewing software engineers at all levels SDE, SDE 2, Senior SDE, Staff SDE, Senior Staff SDE, Principal SDE and engineering managers. He can help you practice the following types of interviews: behavioral, coding, system design and algorithms. Sid is passionate about helping people with interviews and has successfully helped folks land roles at FAANGM and other companies.

What you can expect from coaching with Sid:
- Targeted, actionable feedback for interview success with a clear roadmap for improvement across technical and behavioral interview skills with guidance on preparation.
- Guidance on transitioning from IC to manager including insights on team dynamics, cross-functional collaboration, and performance optimization.
- Insider knowledge of interview processes at major tech companies like Microsoft and others.
- A structured approach to mastering behavioral and leadership questions, helping you articulate your experiences and showcase your strengths.
- Mock interviews based on the companies you are targeting, boosting your confidence and helping you refine your responses.
- Career Advancement - provide valuable guidance on career advancement, technical leadership, and long-term success in the tech industry.