Become the engineer everyone wants on their team.
The Top Engineer Method delivers a complete blueprint for software engineers to master technical skills, showcase their work, and handle workplace politics with confidence.

You’re a strong engineer.
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You write clean code, fix tough bugs, and ship features that matter. Your visibility is limited to PR reviews, demos, and quarterly check-ins. Your career moves forward quietly, inching towards the next review and a modest raise of 3%, if you’re lucky.
But engineering careers today demand something else.
Good code alone isn’t enough anymore. You're asked to scale your thinking, handle complex architectures, anticipate system-wide problems, and build designs that hold up under intense scrutiny from seniors and stakeholders.
The rules have changed.
And no one ever taught you how to play.
Most engineers get stuck here, overwhelmed by unclear expectations, ambiguous feedback, and vague conversations about influence and visibility. They try piecing together advice from blogs, random videos, or quick chats with mentors. It’s confusing and fragmented.
No one has put it all clearly in one place until now.
My flagship course, The Top Engineer Method, is built on 20+ years of engineering experience at Microsoft, Yahoo, and Carnegie Mellon.
This course gives you the frameworks and strategies to scale your technical skills, explain your work without awkward self-promotion, and navigate workplace complexity confidently, without leaving the engineering work you love.
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What will you learn?
My goal with The Top Engineer Method is to give you a clear, step-by-step roadmap to elevate your engineering career beyond daily tasks, and confidently tackle larger, more complex problems.
You'll learn to:
- Design robust solutions that scale and pass rigorous reviews.
- Quickly dissect large, unfamiliar codebases.
- Clearly communicate your work without bragging.
- Navigate workplace politics without compromising your integrity.
If you’re looking for a clear, proven path to confidently scale your engineering career, this is it.
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What sets this course apart?
This course goes beyond traditional learning by integrating action into every lesson. It transforms you into The Top Engineer through:
- 80% focus on essential non-technical skills:Â Enhance your ability to influence, communicate, and increase your visibility without leaving behind technical excellence.
- 20% focus on advanced technical mastery:Â Learn to scale your coding expertise and manage increasingly complex technical systems effectively.
- Practice material:Â Every lesson includes real-world exercises, workbooks, and community support to ensure tangible results.
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1. Comprehensive Career Advancement
The Top Engineer Method unfolds over 12 one-hour in-depth learning sessions. Â
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2. Learning by Doing
I've designed the course as a transformational tool. You'll use my coaching framework to embody the actions and apply the learnings as The Top Engineer.Â
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3. Bonus Kickstart Mini-CourseÂ
Whether you’re starting from zero or looking to change your career strategy, this concise course equips you with the tools to launch your journey to a bigger impact.
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If you want to be the engineer everyone respects, this is for you.
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MEET YOUR GUIDE
Hi. I'm Taha Hussain.
I help software engineers grow and innovate without burnout.
Being a Top Engineer is about more than just mastering coding.
We craft a career that embodies personal and professional aspirations. It's about making choices that not only advance your technical skills but also enhance your ability to influence, innovate, and inspire.
As Top Engineers, we don't just ask, "How can I climb the ladder?" Instead, we wonder, "What kind of impact do I want to make?"
This course is the bridge between those questions, guiding you to build a career that supports not just financial success but fulfills your vision of excellence and contribution.
The Top Engineer Method champions the philosophy of lean, focused leadership; valuing simplicity, efficiency, and meaningful work over complexity and size.
Throughout my 20+ years at Microsoft, and Yahoo, leading teams globally and coaching engineers to break their glass ceilings, I've learned that the journey to the top is unique for each individual. It requires a mix of technical prowess, strategic foresight, and a deep understanding of the human element in technology.
My approach is about shaping you into an engineer who leads with conviction and people intelligence, someone who's as comfortable working with people as they are debugging code.
Whether you're working in a small team or collaborating across networks, it's about doing more of what you love and less of what you don't, all while making a significant impact.
My mission is to help you define your own version of success. One that brings fulfillment, challenges you to grow and allows you to leave a lasting impact on the world of technology.
Let me show you your next version.
WHAT'S COVERED
Everything you need to learn and transform into a highly valued Software Engineer.
The Top Engineer Method is the culmination of my 20+ years of experience leading global engineering teams at Microsoft, Yahoo, and innovative startups, combined with the successful strategies of Taha's Method. This powerful approach has helped 200+ engineers into top-tier positions with matching paychecks.
Tue, May 7, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM PDT
Leading Your Growth


Thu, May 9, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM PDT
The Top Engineer Mindset
Tue, May 14, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM PDT
Building Meaningful Relationships


Thu, May 16, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM PDT
Mentoring & Scaling
Tue, May 21, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM PDT
Strategizing Your Impact


Thu, May 23, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM PDT
Expanding Your Influence
Tue, May 28, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM PDT
Execution


Thu, May 30, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM PDT
Avoiding Software Project Failures
Tue, June 4, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM PDT
Negotiating Design Decisions


Thu, June 6, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM PDT
Unclogging Your Codebase
Tue, June 11, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM PDT
Crucial Conversations


Thu, June 13, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM PDT
High-Tech Corporate Innovation
Who is this course for?
Not every engineer is a perfect match for The Top Engineer Method.
You're a good fit for this course if:
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✅ You're a software engineer eager to advance and excel in Senior, Staff, Principal, and Engineering Management roles.
âś… You're a software engineer on a performance improvement plan.
✅ You're a software engineer who wants to excel but lacks depth in technical areas.
âś… You view this course as a catalyst for profound change, not a quick fix.
âś… You dedicate yourself to the journey, acknowledging that real growth takes time and effort.
âś… You're proactive about implementing what you learn, letting no excuse stand in your way.
âś… Faced with challenges, you actively seek solutions and keep moving forward.
You're not a good fit for this course if:
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❌ You expect instant success merely by enrolling, without putting in the work.
❌ Deep, meaningful work for substantial growth seems too daunting to undertake.
❌ You’re looking for a cookie-cutter guide and are resistant to customizing strategies to fit your path.
❌ You prioritize technical knowledge over the necessity to improve your behavioral skills and work dynamics.
❌ You don't see the value in learning how to refine your behaviors and interactions in a professional setting.
❌ You’re searching for a straightforward tech skills upgrade, without the commitment to understanding the full spectrum of being a top engineer.
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WATCH NOWThe Top Engineer Method will continue to improve and expand.
Your one-time enrollment grants you lifetime access to all future content and updates, ensuring you remain at the cutting edge of the Top Engineer Method. I'm dedicated to enhancing this program with fresh content, incorporating both my insights and those from esteemed peers in the field. All updates come at no extra cost to you.
Expect additions like:
âś“ New live sessions covering emerging tech and leadership trends
âś“ Guest expert workshops on niche engineering skills and management practices
âś“ Success stories from alumni, detailing their journey and the impact of the course
âś“ Updated tools and resources to implement the learned strategies more effectively
âś“ Latest best practices in engineering and management to keep you at the forefront
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
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I work in a niche area of software engineering. Will this course still benefit me?
Why I'm not offering refunds on The Top Engineer Method
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Considering "The Top Engineer Method," you've likely been following my journey and the transformations I've facilitated through Taha's Method, either on LinkedIn, or via my other platforms. My student testimonials and the results they achieve speak volumes.Â
Over the past years, I've cemented my reputation for delivering impactful, high-quality coaching. My methods have already changed the career trajectories of many, pushing them into top-tier engineering roles and significantly boosting their compensation. "The Top Engineer Method" distills all this into a potent, actionable course designed to catapult you to the forefront of engineering excellence.
This isn't just another course; it's a commitment to your career transformation. It's not for those merely curious or looking for a quick fix. It demands dedication, readiness to apply what's taught, and a genuine desire for growth. It's structured for those who recognize the value of expertise and are prepared to leverage it for their advancement.
If you're not fully committed to elevating your career, please consider carefully before enrolling. This course requires your time, effort, and engagement to translate lessons into tangible success. If you doubt your ability to commit or are looking for passive learning, this might not be the right fit for you.
However, if you're determined to grow, ready to apply the principles taught, and committed to your career development, I am confident you won't find a need for a refund. "The Top Engineer Method" is designed to meet your highest expectations and beyond.
Thank you for your understanding.