Fantastic Session, Monica helped me with a clear "self-improvement" roadmap with step-wise focus areas based on my career goals & target companies. She was also patient with many career navigation…
Nicola Mascarenhas
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If one person you need that can give you a 360 degrees perspective, it is definitely Monica. Very calm, deep thinker, holistic view provider and most importantly candid feedback....its all-in-one. Thank you Monica for your wonderful discussion around NuePrism !
Neeraj Bachani
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Monica has been an exceptionally diligent and professional individual to work with. Throughout my interview preparation, she went above and beyond to ensure I had every resource and piece of guidance I needed. Her proactive approach, attention to detail, and genuine willingness to help made a significant difference in my preparation process. It’s rare to find someone so committed and supportive — her dedication truly stands out. I’m sincerely grateful for her efforts and would highly recommend her to anyone seeking reliable and thoughtful professional support.
Abhi D
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Fantastic Session, Monica helped me with a clear "self-improvement" roadmap with step-wise focus areas based on my career goals & target companies. She was also patient with answering the many career navigation & workload management queries I had.
Nicola Mascarenhas
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The session with Monica was very valuable. She was approachable yet very professional. She quickly understood my career goals and challenges, providing clear, actionable steps to move forward. I look forward to next system design mock session with her and highly recommend her guidance.
Raksha Sharma
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I had the pleasure of having a career counseling session with Monica, and it was honestly a game-changer for me. She took the time to understand my goals, strengths, and concerns, and gave me practical and insightful advice tailored to what I’m passionate about. What really stood out was how patient and understanding she was, making me feel comfortable to ask any questions. By the end of the session, I felt so much more confident about the steps I need to take. I can’t recommend her enough to anyone who’s feeling unsure about their career goals. Thank you so much, Monica!
Session 2: GenAI/ML Strategic Deep Dive (Paid Followup)
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5/5
She is a great mentor, I have booked few slots with her and always got the clarity I needed.
Our conversations were always well structured and always felt like 2 people working together to solve a problem with same energy.
I took her help in preparing for intervews at FANG companies both tech and non tech sides, Choosing the right organisation once you have multiple offers and for general career guidance.
She helped me visualise not only short term execution but also long term career vision, along with preparation for all types of interviews, be it behavioural or technical.
Her guidance in evaluating companies offers from all aspects - my skill fitment to role transitions in future, company’s culture, overall success and growth, and alignment with my values, all have helped my decision making simpler and data driven.
Anonymous
17th Nov, 2024
About me
With 20+ years of experience as a Software Engineering Leader, I’ve built and scaled high-performing teams and architected distributed systems for global tech giants like Amazon, Yahoo, and Informatica, driving multi-billion-dollar programs. Technically, my expertise spans System Design, AI/ML, DevOps, and SaaS platforms, with hands-on experience across diverse domains such as Digital Advertising, E-commerce, Social Media, Alexa Music, Data Warehousing, and Content Agility. On the business side, I’ve consulted startups and enterprises to chart GenAI strategies and solve digital transformation challenges.
When I’m not solving tech or business problems, I’m a public speaker, artist, and writer. As the founder of Dare2Express, I express my views on Leadership, System Design, DevOps, AI/ML, Women in Tech, and Diversity & Inclusion. I also conduct art and expression workshops that foster positive, inclusive work environments and a collaborative culture in organisations and society.
I’ve led global teams of over 100+ engineers and mentored individuals from IC roles to Engineering Managers, focusing on developing both technical and leadership skills. I’ve hired and guided countless engineers through successful role transitions across Engineering, Technical Program Management, Research, Quality, and Operations, while scaling teams from the ground up to fully operational organization.
As a mentor, I specialize in:
* System Design Interview Preparation (for Jr/Sr/Staff Engineers, Engineering Managers, TPMs, and Research roles)
* Career Navigation Strategy, including role transitions and leadership growth
* Resume Reviews aligned with career goals
* Behavioral Interview Coaching for success at top tech companies
* Women’s Career Challenges, providing guidance to overcome biases and excel in the industry
* GenAI/ML Strategy for Startups, helping early-stage companies harness cutting-edge technologies
I am a passionate advocate for diversity in tech, leading mentorship initiatives with Google Women Techmakers, AMAZEWIT, and Aspire for Her. As a presenter, speaker, organiser and mentor, I’ve engaged with top-tier conferences such as EDBT, GHC, Amazon ML, Yahoo Tech Pulse, PMI and more.
If you're excited about any of these areas and want to chat, let’s connect and map out a path to your success!