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Cristina N.

Manager of PMs, Product manager, Product marketing manager
Location iconSeattle timezone
Location icon5.0 (3 reviews)
Location icon4 clients (50% rebook rate)
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Cristina N.

Credits3 credits per 1h session
Manager of PMs, Product manager, Product marketing manager
Location iconSeattle timezone
Location icon5.0 (3 reviews)
Location icon4 clients (50% rebook rate)
About

I'm a retired Microsoft Manager of PMs (M2) with 30 years’ experience building multibillion-dollar products and coaching talent from entry level to senior leaders. Over my tenure, including 8 years in Azure (where I also drove AI product innovation), I invested deeply in people, mentoring juniors, guiding mid-career growth, and coaching senior managers. My empathetic, clear, results-driven style helps you master interviews, navigate transitions, and advance your career journey with confidence.

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Resume
Microsoft30 yrs
Interviewer
Resume Screener
Principal PM Manager
Apr 2018 - Jul 2025 · 7 yrs 3 mos
Redmond, United States
Principal PM Manager
Mar 2015 - Apr 2018 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Redmond, United States
Principal Program Manager
Feb 2013 - Mar 2015 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Redmond, United States
Senior Technical Evangelist (Academia)
Jan 2012 - Mar 2013 · 1 yr 2 mos
Redmond, United States
Additional roles: Senior Program Manager, Community Customer and Partner Engagement Lead
Dec 2006 - Feb 2012 · 5 yrs 2 mos
Redmond, United States
Additional roles: PM Lead, Senior Program Manager, Program Manager
Jun 1995 - Nov 2006 · 11 yrs 5 mos
Dublin, Ireland
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Interview coaching Interview coaching

With 30 years at Microsoft, I’ve interviewed hundreds of candidates—from junior talent to L7 leaders—across product management, UX design, engineering, and people management. I know what top companies look for, and I’ll help you prepare to shine.

I offer coaching for:

  • Behavioral interviews

  • Product...

Resume review Resume review

As a hiring manager at Microsoft, I've reviewed and screened hundreds of resumes over the years and learned quickly which ones get attention and which are overlooked. I know how to spot the difference between a list of responsibilities and a story that showcases real impact. I enjoy helping...

Career coaching Career coaching

As a career coach, I focus on helping you with:

1. Clarifying Career Goals

• Define your next step: promotion, career change, or leadership position.

• Translate your long-term vision into concrete and actionable steps (career plan)

2. Career Strategy & Navigation

• Identify...

Grow at work
Leadership coaching Leadership coaching

As a retired Microsoft Manager of Product Managers with 30 years of experience, I bring a practical, empathetic approach to helping professionals grow as leaders. My coaching is tailored to your career stage and challenges, giving you the clarity, tools, and confidence to succeed.

I help clients:

  • Step...

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Tevi
Resume review
Really enjoyed working with Cristina. She's truly interested in improving your resume, and goes above and beyond what I expected!
Arrow pointing to right Cristina replied  •  Jan 23, 2026
Thank you Tevi. I am really happy you enjoyed working with me on your résumé and that I could help you polish it and get it ready for a successful job search. It was a pleasure partnering with you.
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Mashrura · Product manager
Interview coaching
Had a great mock behavioural session with Cristina- we were able to cover 3-5 questions in 1hr. She provided clear, structured and actionable feedback that helped me refine my stories and communicate them with greater impact!
Arrow pointing to right Cristina replied  •  Nov 02, 2025
Thank you Mashrura. it was a pleasure to work with you. I hope your HM screening went well. I will be happy to assist you with further mock interviews. Best oof luck!
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Abhay · Product manager
Career coaching
Cristina was great to work with! She provided excellent coaching and helped me understand how to build a better pipeline by explaining how recruiters usually prioritize incoming applications. She also had great tips on storytelling during interviews, tailoring my applications to the needs of the business, and how to leverage connections to reach the hiring manager. Highly recommend!
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Credits3 credits
Per 1h session