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Danielle Class is a Software Engineering Manager at Amazon, leading AI initiatives, and an instructor at Interview Kickstart. She brings 10+ years of experience across engineering, program management, and STEM education, with a strong focus on mentoring and curriculum development.
Software Engineering Manager,
16+ Years
230+
4.89 ★
Daniel Hoffman is a Senior Technical Program Manager at Amazon Ring, leading cross-functional initiatives and product insights. With deep expertise in technical program management and a passion for mentoring, he helps candidates excel in TPM and PM interviews through focused mock sessions and practical feedback.
Sr. Program Manager,
10+ Years
145+
4.90 ★
Shruti Goli is a Senior Product Manager at Incode, building cutting-edge ML and AI products for identity verification and deepfake detection. Formerly Chief Product Officer at Trymata and a PM at Microsoft, she brings deep expertise in AI product strategy and interview preparation.
Senior Product Manager,
20+ Years
180+
4.92 ★
James Ausman is a Senior Technical Program Manager at Chime with deep experience spanning AWS, Eventbrite, Twilio, Google, and Square. Specializing in technical infrastructure, fintech, and program leadership, he mentors professionals preparing for TPM and PM roles at top-tier companies.
Sr. Technical Program Manager,
23+ Years
200+
4.90 ★
Praveen Kumar is Director of Product Management at Rafay and a seasoned mentor at Interview Kickstart. With 16 years at Microsoft and leadership roles at Meta and Rafay, he brings deep expertise in cloud, infrastructure, and product management, helping professionals break into top-tier product and TPM roles.
Director of Product Management
20+ Years
200+
4.85 ★
Neha Ganjoo is a seasoned Product Manager with over 20 years of experience in product development, strategy, and execution across diverse tech-driven industries. She has a proven track record of collaborating closely with engineering, design, and business teams to deliver impactful products, with expertise spanning market research, roadmap planning, user experience optimization, and leading growth initiatives in fast-paced, innovative environments.
Capital Strategy Manager,
16+ Years
230+
4.89 ★
Randy Cogill is a Senior Research Scientist at Amazon with deep expertise in data science, optimization, and machine learning. He has led impactful projects in demand forecasting and inventory management, and previously taught at the University of Virginia while managing over $1M in funded research.
Senior Research Scientist,
20+ Years
200+
4.86 ★
Jacob Markus is a Capital Strategy Manager at Meta with deep expertise in financial planning, data center operations, and large-scale cost forecasting. He brings experience from top tech firms like AWS and Apple, where he led strategic initiatives spanning R&D finance, risk modeling, and global forecasting.
Capital Strategy Manager,
12+ Years
155+
4.76 ★
Hanif Mahboobi is a seasoned AI and data science leader with over 12 years of experience across top firms like PayPal, Meta, AWS, and Albertsons. He specializes in AI strategy, personalization systems, and leadership of high-impact data teams, and also actively mentors professionals transitioning into advanced AI and ML roles.
Senior Data Science Leader,
16+ Years
270+
4.81 ★
Matt Nickens is a Senior Manager of Data Science at CarMax, with prior leadership roles at Meta, Disney, and 20th Century Fox. He has deep expertise in building and scaling data science teams, driving insights across tech and entertainment, and delivering impactful analytics solutions.
Sr Manager - Data Science
17+ Years
165+
4.71 ★
Naveen Neppalli is Vice President of AI at Viant Technology and Vouched, with 18+ years of leadership in AI, ML, and GenAI across Amazon, Disney, and more. He specializes in large-scale AI systems, computer vision, and personalized recommendations, and mentors on deep tech and engineering leadership.
VP of AI & Engineering
19+ Years
190+
4.92 ★
Thang Tran is a seasoned Backend and Data Software Engineer with 7+ years of experience bridging data engineering, machine learning, and backend development. He specializes in building scalable systems, robust data pipelines, and APIs that power ML models and data-driven decision-making, with deep expertise in Python, Django, Flask, Kubernetes, AWS, and GCP.
Senior Data Engineer
15+ Years
140+
4.79 ★
David Prorok is a former Software Engineer at Facebook with 10+ years of experience in front-end engineering and product development. He now coaches engineers at Interview Kickstart and leads innovative projects blending AI, mindfulness, and creative education, bringing a unique mix of technical depth and coaching expertise.
Front-end Engineering
17+ Years
160+
4.88 ★
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Interview Kickstart is the Gold Standard for Interview Preparation—no other program comes close. We’ve helped more than 25,000 candidates land their dream jobs at top companies (including those who previously struggled with interviews).
While others focus on “hacking” interviews, we focus on making you a better professional. Top companies like Google, Meta, and Amazon have 5-7 interview rounds with experienced engineers—shortcuts just don’t work.
Our interviewer quality is unparalleled—every instructor is a FAANG+ industry expert, rigorously vetted to ensure you learn from the best. This commitment to excellence is part of IK’s DNA. With years of experience assisting professionals like you in achieving their career goals, we understand what it takes to succeed in today’s competitive job market.
Candidates who train with us see a success rate 3 to 5 times higher in landing FAANG+ offers compared to the industry average.
Yes. We provide tailored resources to boost your prep, including resume analysis, skill gap analysis, LinkedIn profile review, target role insights, salary benchmarks, curated guides, and practice questions.
We have a team of over 600 experienced hiring managers and experts from Tier 1 tech and product companies. They know exactly what it takes to succeed in top-tier interviews.
Our instructors are all hand-picked FAANG+ experts, personally vetted by our founder, Soham Mehta (ex-Box). They undergo a rigorous screening process, including trial interviews, and are continuously evaluated to ensure top-tier quality instruction. We aim to provide the best learning experience to ensure your success.
Yes, you can request a specific interviewer from a particular company (e.g., a Googler for a Google interview). While we do our best to accommodate such requests, interviewer selection is subject to availability. Simply submit a request, and we will inform you if we can match you with your preferred choice.
You don’t need to be at any specific experience level to practice interviewing with us. Our interviews are tailored for professionals at all levels, whether you’re preparing for your first technical interview or targeting a leadership position.
While practicing in front of the mirror can be helpful, Interview Kickstart Mock Interviews provide a more structured, comprehensive training with real FAANG+ experts, ensuring focused learning, faster progress, and better outcomes.
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Our mock interviews mirror real FAANG+ interviews and are tailored to your role. Here is a sample of the topics you could practice for:
Yes. Even experienced coders benefit from advanced topics, mock interviews, and feedback that fine-tunes their problem-solving and communication skills.
They’re live and designed to closely replicate actual FAANG+ interviews, ensuring you’re fully prepared for the real thing.
Our mock interviews are designed to simulate real interview conditions, including both audio and video, though the format can be adjusted based on your preference. All our instructors have signed Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) with us, guaranteeing that any information shared during your mock interview will remain strictly confidential. You have complete control over what personal details you choose to disclose during the session.
You can usually schedule your first mock interview within 24 hours of purchasing a package.
You can cancel or reschedule for free if done at least 24 hours in advance. Cancellations or reschedules within 24 hours of the session will count as a completed session with no refunds.
If you miss your scheduled mock interview, it will be counted as completed, and no refund or rescheduling will be available.
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Absolutely! You’ll have lifetime access to your recordings, so you can rewatch, reflect, and improve anytime.
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The refund approval process will be completed within 30 days of raising the request. Once your refund is approved, you will no longer have access to any session materials or classes. To request a refund, submit a request from your account dashboard.
Yes, unused mock interview sessions are eligible for a refund within 72 hours of completing your last session. After this, refunds will no longer be available, but you can still use your remaining sessions anytime in the future.
In case where you get a refund, it will be adjusted based on the original discount applied. For example:
To request a refund, you must inform us within 72 hours of your last interview.
After approval, refunds will be processed within 5 to 7 business days and credited to the original payment method.
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