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Attention Ambitious Software Engineers

ARE YOU DRIVING YOUR CAREER, OR IS YOUR CAREER DRIVING YOU?

Discover the “5 Powers of Technical Leadership” to Scale Your Genius Without Working Endless Hours & Sacrificing Your Life to Achieve Your Dreams.

 
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What Does It Mean to Take Control of Your Engineering Career?

 

Do you ever feel like you’re working harder and harder, but not making the progress you want in your career? Are you constantly overwhelmed by day-to-day tasks and struggling to get noticed by leadership?

Does this sound familiar? Your inbox is overflowing with messages only you can reply to, and new ones are piling up daily. Your days are spent solving immediate problems or dealing with constant interruptions from team members needing “just a few minutes” of your time.

 

This happens because you are stuck in the cycle of being a technician - not a visionary engineer.

 

As a software engineer, you’ve proven your technical skills. But now, the problem isn’t proving your capability—it’s elevating your presence and influence. You’ve become the bottleneck, the one holding your career back from reaching its full potential. No matter how hard you work, you can’t seem to break through to the next level.

It’s time to make a change. You can’t clone yourself (even though you wish you could), and there are not more hours in the day to work.

So, if you want to learn:

  • How to communicate your value effectively to leadership

  • Practical strategies to streamline your work and showcase your skills

  • How to develop your leadership skills to boost your technical footprint

Then personalized 1:1 coaching with Taha Hussain is the next best step for you.

It’s a fully immersive, tailored experience designed to help you transform your career and your life.

If you’re tired of trying to find the answers and just want to take your career to the next level, personalized coaching with Taha Hussain is the solution you’ve been looking for.

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Hamid Shahid

Staff Software Engineer @ Netflix

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Taha has completely transformed my perspective on leadership, teaching me to view it as a choice rather than just a position.

Through his coaching, I have been able to make significant adjustments in my approach to various work situations, leading to my growth as a leader and enabling me to drive numerous highly influential initiatives.

His insights into emotional intelligence and effective communication have not only improved my professional relationships but also enhanced my overall performance.

Richa Saraf

Senior Software Engineer @ Meta

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Through Taha's insightful coaching, I've transformed challenges into opportunities.

Taha approached my issues with the keenness of Sherlock Holmes. He didn't just offer solutions; he helped me discover them, focusing on understanding the core of my challenges.

With Taha's guidance, pivotal sessions led to insights so profound, they felt like breaking free. Thanks to him, I've tapped into my strengths, enhancing not just my professional journey, but also the way I navigate life.

Imtiaz Ahmed

Principal Architect @ Adobe

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Taha groomed me professionally as well as personally. He has unique leadership skills which are hard to find in people who are deeply technical.

His deep technical expertise, combined with his leadership acumen, has significantly enhanced my ability to tackle complex engineering challenges and drive innovative solutions.

His coaching is an invaluable asset for engineers striving for excellence and leadership, empowering them to not only excel in their technical roles but also lead with confidence and clarity.

Deonna Hodges

Senior Software Engineer @ Netflix

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Before my coaching with Taha, I felt uncertain and somewhat overwhelmed by the complexities of system design. I was grappling with how to approach design challenges in a holistic and user-centric way, and this was impacting my confidence in my professional abilities.

However, my perspective transformed. Taha's insightful guidance and expertise in system design illuminated the path forward for me. He not only provided me with the technical knowledge needed but also instilled a strategic way of thinking that was previously missing from my approach. His ability to break down complex concepts into manageable and understandable parts was particularly empowering.

Taha's coaching style is unique in that it combines deep technical acumen with an empathetic understanding of his clients' perspectives. He addressed my concerns with patience and clarity, making the daunting aspects of system design approachable and even enjoyable.

The clarity and confidence I gained were stark contrasts to my initial apprehension, and I ended up getting an offer!

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Abey Joy

Senior Software Engineer @ Riot Games

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Taha's coaching transcends typical advice, offering a deeply personalized journey toward career growth. He does not just point out areas for improvement; he first helps you understand why it is an issue at its core. From there, he highlights examples in engineering that are tried and true patterns applicable to this situation. The examples lend credence to the steps that should be taken. Then, he breaks down the next steps in a personalized manner, which is extremely helpful.

My rapid advancement from Taha feels like a secret passage to level up your growth.

Vaibhav Prakash

Cloud and AI @ Oracle OCI

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Before working with Taha, I struggled to voice my ideas and often found myself in frequent conflicts with team members and product managers. His coaching has been a transformative experience, elevating my technical skills while turning me into a "People Whisperer."

Now, I confidently share my ideas and navigate team dynamics with ease. Taha's unique blend of technical mastery and deep understanding of people has not only sharpened my engineering abilities but also enhanced my leadership and communication skills.

Afzal Syed

Staff Software Engineer @ LinkedIn

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Coaching with Taha has been more life coaching than career coaching. I am able to apply principles I learnt to other aspects of my life.

What resonated with me most is the philosophy of not learning a bunch of tricks but doing the inner work to become the kind of person who excels at work and beyond.

Taha shines a light on obstacles you didn’t even realize you had, helps you clear them, and ensures you can apply the lessons learned. He’s both your playbook and coach, guiding you to not only learn but also to grow and advance.

Aman Azad

Senior Software Engineer @ Vercel

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Taha's advice is so powerful - he has an amazing ability to cut through whatever self-imposed limitations I had and open my eyes to the options I truly had in front of me.

I've got a new roadmap ahead of me and have the tools I need to get straight into execution.

The combination of seriously tactile feedback and higher level advice is second to none.

Thank you Taha!

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Sahil Verma

Machine Learning Engineer @ Lime

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Taha's expertise, candor, and genuine passion for coaching make him an empowering mentor to learn from.

His unique approach, blending logic with emotional intelligence and framing theories with engaging stories, makes his advice both practical and captivating.

I experienced a significant mindset shift. I began viewing my promotion challenges as opportunities and developed actionable strategies to address them.

Naga Pentapati

Senior Software Engineer @ LiveRamp

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I highly recommend Taha for anyone looking to level up their career in the tech industry.

I experienced a significant mindset shift in recognizing my leadership abilities and tapping into hidden potential. Many software engineers possess exceptional technical knowledge but may struggle to advance their careers and take on greater responsibilities.

He has a unique ability to train your mind to overcome these barriers. His insights and guidance can truly empower you to take your career to the next level.

Chandrashekhar Shaw

Principal Software Engineer @ Yahoo

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Before working with Taha, I was often frustrated and exhausted from trying to improve by reading books and experimenting on my own. 

Taha’s coaching has been instrumental in my transformation into a Principal Engineer. His guidance has taught me how to harness my emotions positively, enhance collaboration with my team, and become a supportive mentor to junior engineers.

His deep understanding of technical leadership and emotional intelligence has been pivotal in my growth. He is my coach forever.

Georgiana Anton

Software Engineer @ Adobe

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I felt stuck in my engineering career. I was a little anxious and had a list of topics to address. Taha is not the kind of coach who tells you what to do; you realize the solution yourself, and that’s why it's so powerful. You know that moment when you change a line of code in an application, and everything works? I realized what the problem was and what I needed to change. Everything became so fascinating.

I'm grateful I gave myself this present. Thank you once again, Taha!

Aisha Memon

Data Engineering @ Cisco Systems

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Taha's career coaching style is tremendously helpful to get insights and uncover gaps, you may be blind to. He's great at helping you see things from a different perspective!

We have to re-assess our own operating styles and continue to adapt / change. We owe it to ourselves to learn about these so we can take appropriate remedies and actions. 

His advice comes from a strongly rooted experience in tech sector in the Valley. Strongly recommend to those thinking about strategy development for advancement.

Ishan Dhiman

Software Engineer @ Microsoft

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Taha is an exceptional leader and very insightful. His approach is refreshingly contemporary, offering practical lessons that truly resonate. He personal determination is unwavering and he ensures that a mentee matches his level of commitment throughout the coaching program.

Where Taha truly excels is providing actionable steps and invaluable feedback. He does not just inspire; he equips you with the tools you need to succeed. My journey with him has been amazingly transformative.

Peter Logo

Blockchain Developer

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Taha's insights gave me a fresh perspective on my areas of improvement beyond technical assessments. I got clarity and identified ways to improve.

He gave me the confidence in my abilities to be a successful engineer.

Kira Klimt

Software Engineer @ Apple

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I came to Taha to advance my career, points where I was feeling stuck.

Not only did he ask the right questions, making me think again about my beliefs, but he also opened my eyes regarding some important points for progressing in my career I didn’t have in mind at all.

Ken Merson

Staff Software Engineer @ SAP

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I was stuck. My resume and online branding were boring. I needed new ideas to shake things up. We immediately started finding ways to improve my resume, which renewed my enthusiasm to make changes and look forward to positive results. 

Rehan Shahid

Chief Product Architect

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Taha provided coaching on technical leadership, conflict management, emotional intelligence, clear communication, active listening, and effective ways to shape my career for the short term and long term.

I would highly recommend him and leveling up your leadership and execution skills. Thanks, Taha for the wonderful work you are doing.

Mayank Goyal

Software Engineer @ Microsoft

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I had this amazing opportunity to get coached by Taha. Taha helped me with every problem I faced during my career progression. His methods are based on practical approaches. I would recommend Taha any day. In this competitive world, a coach like Taha can coach and guide you the path ahead.

Zachary Snader

Game Developer @ WiLDKiND

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Taha is going places. This man is changing the world for the better, one person and one day at a time. No matter the person or the challenge, Taha is willing to step up and support others. I will be forever grateful for his coaching. I'm excited to see the other ways Taha transforms our world.

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MEET YOUR COACH

Hi—I'm Taha Hussain.

I specialize in helping software engineers grow and thrive without burnout.

With 20+ years of experience at Microsoft, Yahoo, and Walmart Labs, leading teams globally and coaching engineers to break their glass ceilings, I understand that the journey to success is unique for each individual.

In our one-on-one coaching sessions, we'll go beyond just mastering coding. Together, we'll craft a career that aligns with your personal and professional aspirations. Our focus will be on making choices that not only advance your technical skills but also enhance your ability to influence, innovate, and inspire.

We won't just ask, "How can I climb the ladder?" Instead, we'll explore, "What kind of impact do I want to make?" My coaching bridges these questions, guiding you to build a career that supports not just financial success but also fulfills your vision of leadership and contribution.

I champion lean, focused leadership—valuing simplicity, efficiency, and meaningful work over complexity and size. My approach shapes you into an engineer who leads with conviction and emotional intelligence, someone who's as comfortable working with people as they are debugging code. Whether you're leading a team directly 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's work together to achieve your goals and make your vision a reality.

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