Mohamed Handaoui
Tech Lead and Engineering Manager
Software Engineering
Engineering Management
Startup & Early Stage
Hiring & Interview Panels
Workplace Navigation & Conflict
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
About
Senior Software Engineer & Engineering Manager
With over 6 years of experience in the tech industry, I specialize in building scalable web and mobile applications and leading high-performing engineering teams. Having worked at companies like PlaytestCloud and research institutions like IRT b-com, I bring real-world expertise to every session.
My technical stack is broad, with deep proficiency in Flutter, Angular, Ruby on Rails, and Python. However, my value goes beyond syntax. As a Team Lead, I have spent years mentoring junior developers, optimizing development workflows, and architecting complex systems.
What I bring to our sessions:
Engineering Mindset: I teach you how to think like a senior engineer—focusing on clean code, system architecture, and efficient problem-solving strategies.
Industry-Ready Skills: Whether you are working on a university project or a professional application, I provide insights into industry best practices that you won’t find in a textbook.
Strategic Career Guidance: Drawing from my experience in technical management, I can help you prepare for technical interviews, define your learning path, and navigate the transition from student to professional developer.
I am passionate about breaking down complex concepts into manageable, logical steps. My goal is to empower you to solve challenges independently and build software that you are proud of.
Let’s bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world software engineering.
Available Services
Coding Interview Practice DSA, algorithms, and problem-solving under timed conditions. Get feedback on approach, code quality, communication, and edge-case handling - calibrated to the bar at your target company.
System Design Interview Design scalable distributed systems end-to-end. Practice architecture trade-offs, capacity estimation, database choices, and the structured communication style expected in HLD rounds at top companies.
API Design Interview Design clean, scalable APIs from scratch. Practice REST/GraphQL design, versioning, pagination, error handling, and rate limiting - a growing dedicated round at companies like Stripe, Google, and Shopify.
Resume Building & Review Get your resume built or reviewed by professionals who've screened hundreds of candidates at top companies. Optimize for ATS, highlight impact, and walk away with a resume that gets callbacks.
LinkedIn Profile Optimization Optimize your LinkedIn headline, summary, experience, and skills to rank in recruiter searches. Build a profile that attracts inbound opportunities from top companies.
Portfolio & GitHub Review Get your personal portfolio, GitHub repos, or side projects reviewed. Learn what hiring managers actually look at and how to present your work to stand out.
Promotion Guidance Get a clear roadmap to your next level. Understand what the promotion committee actually evaluates, build your case with the right artifacts, and learn how to make your impact visible.
Salary Negotiation Learn to negotiate base, equity, sign-on bonuses, and counter-offers with confidence. Get strategies specific to how top tech companies structure and approve compensation packages.
Performance Review Preparation Prepare for your upcoming performance review cycle. Learn to write strong self-assessments, quantify impact, collect peer feedback strategically, and handle calibration conversations.
Career Roadmap Planning Map out your 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year career plan. Identify skill gaps, align your growth direction, and make intentional choices about specialization vs. generalization.
Skills Gap Analysis Identify exactly what skills, experiences, and knowledge you're missing for your target role or level. Get a prioritized learning plan with concrete resources and milestones.
Domain / Tech Stack Switch Moving from backend to frontend, mobile to infra, or any other domain switch? Get guidance on bridging your skill gaps, framing your experience, and targeting the right roles.
International Job & Relocation Navigate international job searches - visa-sponsoring companies, resume localization, interview culture differences, relocation packages, and compensation comparisons across geographies.
PIP Support Placed on a Performance Improvement Plan? Get confidential, judgment-free guidance from senior professionals on how to navigate it - fight back, negotiate an exit, or plan your next move.
Toxic Workplace Navigation Dealing with a difficult manager, office politics, or a toxic culture? Get practical strategies to protect yourself, document issues, and decide when and how to move on.
Workplace Conflict Resolution Navigate disagreements with colleagues, cross-team friction, or difficult stakeholder relationships. Learn frameworks to resolve conflicts professionally without damaging your reputation.
Burnout & Stress Management Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected from your work? Talk to experienced professionals who've navigated burnout and come out stronger - get actionable strategies, not just sympathy.
Work-Life Balance Struggling to set boundaries between work and life? Get advice on managing energy, setting realistic expectations, and building sustainable habits from people who've figured it out at demanding companies.
Layoff Recovery & Next Steps Recently laid off? Get immediate clarity on severance negotiation, unemployment benefits, and how to pivot fast - from professionals who've both managed and survived layoffs at top companies.
First-Time Manager Coaching Just became a manager or about to? Learn the fundamentals of 1:1s, feedback delivery, delegation, performance management, and building trust - from experienced engineering leaders.
Experience
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Tech Lead / Engineering manager
PlaytestCloud
Apr 2025 — Present Current
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Senior Software Engineer
PlaytestCloud
Jul 2023 — Mar 2025
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Software Engineer
PlaytestCloud
Jan 2021 — Jun 2023
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Research Engineer
IRT b-com
Mar 2019 — Dec 2020