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Art A.
Engineering manager, Manager of PMs, General manager, Solutions architect
Company iconCapital One, Microsoft
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2024-Present: Leadership and Executive Coach 2021-24: FICO, Vice-President, Software Engineering, Architecture & Technology Strategy 2011-21: Microsoft, CTO, Consulting Practice Lead, Global Partner Lead, Managing Architect 1998-11: Capital One, Director, Enterprise Architecture
I am an ICF-certified career and leadership coach. I started as an engineer and worked my way up to CTO, Head of Architecture, and VP of Engineering at Microsoft and other Fortune 100 tech companies. I help my clients transition from tech experts to influential leaders to get promoted and land their dream jobs.
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I have interviewed more than 100 candidates as a hiring manager at Microsoft, FICO, Capital One, and other top companies. I have experience interviewing engineers, architects, product managers, and tech leaders (directors, VPs). I specialize in helping candidates prepare for behavioral, case, and other types of interviews by...
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I have reviewed and assessed hundreds of resumes while building and leading global teams. As a former CTO, VP of Engineering, and Consulting Practice Lead, I understand exactly what hiring managers look for: clarity, impact, and alignment with business outcomes. I've helped numerous professionals refine their resumes to reflect...
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I have extensive experience helping professionals gain clarity and confidence about their career direction and next steps. Whether you're wondering if it's time to leave your current company, exploring a shift into management or leadership, or targeting roles at top-tier tech firms, I bring a practical, strategic lens to the...
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