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Art A.
Credits 3 credits
Per 1h session
Engineering manager, Manager of PMs, General manager, Solutions architect
Company iconCapital One, Microsoft
Interview coaching company icon4 clients  (50% rebook rate)
Star icon5.0  (2 reviews)
BriefcaseExperience
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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Interview coaching Interview coaching

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...

Resume review Resume review

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...

Career coaching Career coaching

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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Leadership coaching Leadership coaching

I coach tech leaders to make a strong impression from day one, earn promotions into senior roles, and handle the hard parts of leadership. After 30+ years leading engineering, architecture, and consulting at Microsoft, Capital One, PwC, and FICO, I partner with high-potential IC, managers, and directors who want to become...

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Priya
Interview coaching · Mock interview
Thoughtful, empathetic, and insightful. Art quickly picked up on nuances and offered impactful suggestions that made my positioning for the role more targeted, focused, and sharp. Highly recommend.
Arrow pointing to right Art replied  •  Aug 28, 2025
Thank you so much for sharing this feedback, Priya. I’m glad our work together helped sharpen your positioning and bring clarity. Wishing you the very best in your job search. You’ve got this!
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Solomon · Manager of PMs
Interview coaching · Mock interview
Art is great to work with and very insightful. I'm currently in the process of interviewing for a role, and I selected Art because of the breadth of his experience. I'm looking forward to reaching back out to Art to prepare for the next round.
Arrow pointing to right Art replied  •  Aug 28, 2025
Thank you for the kind words, Solomon. I’m glad this experience was helpful as you prepare for this opportunity. I look forward to continuing our work together and supporting you through the next stage of your interviews. Wishing you every success in your job search.
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Credits 3 credits
Per 1h session