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Andrey Stolbovsky

with Andrey Stolbovsky

A Software Development Manager at Amazon with over 17 years of experience in the tech industry, I've built my career on developing cloud and infrastructure solutions that scale for millions … Read more

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Andrey Stolbovsky

Andrey Stolbovsky

Engineering Manager at Databricks

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About this session

A Software Development Manager at Amazon with over 17 years of experience in the tech industry, I've built my career on developing cloud and infrastructure solutions that scale for millions of users. Throughout my journey, I've conducted hundreds of technical and behavioural interviews, helping to build high-performing teams across multiple organisations.

My global perspective – having worked at major tech companies like Yandex and VK before joining Amazon – gives me unique insights into how different organisations approach the hiring process. As a UK Global Talent visa holder, I understand the additional challenges international candidates and career changers face.

When it comes to behavioural interviews, I offer something many coaches cannot: authentic insider knowledge of what hiring managers are actually looking for. I can help you:
- Craft compelling STAR-format responses that highlight your true potential
- Identify and articulate your unique strengths in ways that resonate with hiring teams
- Navigate tricky situational questions that often trip up even experienced candidates
- Understand the unwritten expectations behind Amazon's Leadership Principles and similar frameworks

I specialise primarily in preparing candidates for Software Development Manager and Software Engineer interviews – roles where I have the deepest hands-on experience. While I can provide general behavioural interview guidance for other positions like Product Management or Sales Manager roles, my technical expertise is most relevant to engineering leadership and individual contributor positions. That said, 80-90% of behavioural interview preparation is common across all roles, focusing on effective communication of your experience and problem-solving approach.

I typically offer coaching sessions on weekday and weekend mornings (London time). My approach focuses on personalised preparation – I don't believe in one-size-fits-all interview coaching. Instead, I tailor my guidance to your specific background, target role, and areas for improvement.

Whether you're preparing for your first big tech interview or looking to advance to the next level in your career, I'm committed to helping you present your best self. Let's work together to ensure that you communicate confidently and authentically, showcasing your true capabilities.

Your mentor

I currently work as an Engineer Manager at Databricks. I am a seasoned leader with more than 17 years of experience in software development, mostly cloud & infrastructure. Ex-founder, ex-Amazon (AWS), ex-Yandex, ex-VK. UK Global Talent.

What mentees say

5.0 (28 reviews)
“Got an offer for Staff Engineer role in one of the major AI companies thanks to Andrey's amazing mock sessions. I've been preparing to behaviour interviews by myself, but thanks to just two mock interviews and feedb…” “Got an offer for Staff Engineer role in one of the major AI companies thanks to Andrey's amazing mock sessions. I've been preparing to behaviour interviews by myself, but thanks to just two mock interviews and feedback from Andrey I was able to get much deeper understanding of the format ,my strong and weak areas and what practically I can do to get better at interviews. Feedback was super actionable, tailored to my situation and clearly communicated. I feel I got a lot from each of the sessions, both for interview preparation and even for career in general. Can't recommend Andrey high enough, and really appreciate his help.”
Grigory

Grigory

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“When I first sought mentorship, I felt lost in my software development journey. Despite working with technologies like React, Rails, and JavaScript for two years, I lacked a strong foundation in fundamental concepts lik…” “When I first sought mentorship, I felt lost in my software development journey. Despite working with technologies like React, Rails, and JavaScript for two years, I lacked a strong foundation in fundamental concepts like data structures, networking, and client-server communication. I struggled with structuring my learning and making real progress, even though I had the time to invest. I needed guidance, clarity, and a structured path forward, Andrey provided exactly that. From the beginning, Andrey helped me refine my goals, pushing me to break them down into specific, actionable steps. He introduced frameworks and formats that helped me reason through my objectives and stay focused. His approach wasn't just about providing answers but about encouraging critical thinking. Through assignments and additional reading resources, he challenged me to engage deeply with the material and take ownership of my learning. What made this mentorship truly impactful was the communication. Andrey was always prompt, approachable, and genuinely interested, not just in my progress but also in me as a person. Being from Kenya, I appreciated how he took an interest in my background, which made our interactions even more comfortable and meaningful. Since working with Andrey, I now have a clear vision of my career path and structured steps to achieve my goals. I’ve gained confidence in asking questions and tackling challenges independently. His guidance has been instrumental in shaping both my mindset and my approach to learning. For anyone considering mentorship, I highly recommend it. Having a mentor like Andrey has been a game-changer, and I’m truly grateful for the experience.”
Eric

Eric

Standard Plan · 4 months

“Working with Andrey was a truly valuable experience. From the very beginning, he demonstrated a high level of engagement and professionalism. His guidance helped me clearly define my goals and stay focused on achieving…” “Working with Andrey was a truly valuable experience. From the very beginning, he demonstrated a high level of engagement and professionalism. His guidance helped me clearly define my goals and stay focused on achieving them. Thanks to his support, I was able to reach the milestones we set and now feel confident moving forward. Andrey is not only knowledgeable, but also genuinely invested in the success of those he mentors. I’m very satisfied with our collaboration and would gladly recommend him to anyone looking for a thoughtful and effective mentor. ”
Aleksandr

Aleksandr

Standard Plan · 3 months

“Andrey helped me prepare for the behavioral part of the interview at a TIER1 company. In just one session, I improved my ability to answer questions using the STAR format. It was important for me to learn how to summari…” “Andrey helped me prepare for the behavioral part of the interview at a TIER1 company. In just one session, I improved my ability to answer questions using the STAR format. It was important for me to learn how to summarize a situation using STAR in 1-2 minutes. And even though I used cases I had already worked out, there was still room for improvement. The feedback Andrey gave me was constructive and useful on the one hand, and very accurate and polite on the other. In addition to practicing the STAR model, Andrey gave me several other valuable tips and recommendations. I like that he approaches sessions not as a task, such as “working out answers to behavioral questions,” but rather gets to the core of the situation and helps achieve personal career goals. As a result of the interview that Andrey prepared me for, I received good feedback, specifically on the behavioral part. Moreover, I used the skills and knowledge I gained in subsequent interviews. I can confidently recommend Andrey!”
Nikolai

Nikolai

Session

“Andrey was extremely professional. I had a mock interview with me for System Designs. He took his time to understand my background and goals. The explained well how interviewers use the SD interview to rank seniority of…” “Andrey was extremely professional. I had a mock interview with me for System Designs. He took his time to understand my background and goals. The explained well how interviewers use the SD interview to rank seniority of candidates and how to properly showcase my seniority during the interviews. The feedback was clear, the content was deep, the execution and deliver of the session was flawless. It was perfectly tuned to my level and my needs. He was even able to come up with a question relevant to the company I will apply, and it is a non-faang company with a very niche product. ”
FLAVIA

Flavia

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