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Pete D

Principal Prototyper AWS, ex-msft

25+ Years Speaks English
Software Engineering AI & Machine Learning Cloud, DevOps & Infrastructure Senior IC & Architecture Big Tech (FAANG+) Hiring & Interview Panels Communication & Executive Presence Negotiation & Influence

About

I have enjoyed mentoring in tech and have built up a large body of experience in software development and getting a job and working in big tech. I have also experienced the difficult side of things like pip, redundancy, dealing with difficult characters and general health protection

Available Services

Coding Interview

Practice DSA, algorithms, and problem-solving under timed conditions. Get feedba...

System Design Interview

Design scalable distributed systems end-to-end. Practice architecture trade-offs...

API Design Interview

Design clean, scalable APIs from scratch. Practice REST/GraphQL design, versioni...

Promotion Guidance

Get a clear roadmap to your next level. Understand what the promotion committee...

Career Roadmap Planning

Map out your 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year career plan. Identify skill gaps, align...

Skills Gap Analysis

Identify exactly what skills, experiences, and knowledge you're missing for your...

Building Visibility & Executive Presence

Learn how to make your work visible to leadership, build influence beyond your t...

PIP Support

Placed on a Performance Improvement Plan? Get confidential, judgment-free guidan...

Toxic Workplace Navigation

Dealing with a difficult manager, office politics, or a toxic culture? Get pract...

Workplace Conflict Resolution

Navigate disagreements with colleagues, cross-team friction, or difficult stakeh...

Burnout & Stress Management

Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected from your work? Talk to experien...

Work-Life Balance

Struggling to set boundaries between work and life? Get advice on managing energ...

Layoff Recovery & Next Steps

Recently laid off? Get immediate clarity on severance negotiation, unemployment...

Experience

Principal Prototyper

Amazon

Jan 2023 — Present Current

Tech evangelist

Microsoft

Apr 2012 — Mar 2022