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About
I’m a seasoned product leader and coach with 15 years in tech - 10 of those as a Product Manager at Microsoft, where I built and scaled enterprise and platform products used by millions. I’ve led products across a wide range of technologies, including infrastructure, developer experience, security, and Identity & Access Management, and have driven multiple 0-to-1 initiatives - both within Microsoft and as a founder. Beyond big tech, I co-founded and served as CEO of a direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand, which I scaled from the ground up into a multi-million-dollar business with a 20+ person global team. The company earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies multiple times. I also serve as a board member for a nonprofit supporting students in the Greater Seattle area through coaching and mentoring. As a PM coach, I’ve helped over 60 aspiring and advancing product managers - from recent graduates and career switchers to experienced PMs targeting MAANG-level roles. My coaching is grounded in hands-on experience: I’ve been a hiring manager and part of hiring committees, conducted 100+ interviews, mentored PMs within big tech, and coached students breaking into their first product role. I’ve also built and led high-performing teams from the ground up. Whether you're looking to craft a compelling story, break into product, or take the next step in your career, I’ll help you gain clarity, build confidence, and move forward with purpose.
Maria’s Product Management Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Group Product Manager
80+ Product Management clients
Maria has helped clients get into these companies:
With over a decade at Microsoft as a Senior Product Manager and PM Manager - after transitioning from software engineering - and with offers from other companies like Meta, I know what it takes to land offers at MAANG companies. I’ve interviewed 100+ candidates at Microsoft and my own INC5000-listed company, and I’ve coached 60+ aspiring and current PMs to success. Whether it's breaking into product management, pivoting from another role, or landing offers at top tech companies like MAANG, I provide actionable, personalized guidance to help you achieve your goals. Ready to level up your PM career? Let’s connect and make it happen.
Maria can help with:
Behavioral Interview Prep
Cover Letters
Execution
Influence & Collaboration
LinkedIn Review
Networking Strategy
Product Case Interview Prep
Promotion Strategy
Resume Review
Skill Building
Strategy & Vision
Why do I coach?
Coaching has played a pivotal role in my career - from making the leap from software engineering to product management, to growing into leadership roles at Microsoft, to building and scaling my own business. I’ve been fortunate to learn from incredible coaches and mentors along the way, and their guidance helped me navigate challenges, accelerate my growth, and unlock opportunities I couldn’t have imagined on my own. Today, I’m financially independent thanks to both my corporate career, investment, and the e-commerce company I co-founded. Coaching isn’t something I have to do - it’s something I LOVE to do. It’s deeply fulfilling to help others clarify their goals, build confidence, and achieve breakthroughs in their careers. I’m also a strong believer in paying it forward. I’ve been where many of my clients are now, and I know how powerful the right support can be. If I can help someone take the next step toward a career they love, that’s success to me.
Work Experience
Product Lead
Microsoft
May 2024 - July 2025
Interviewer
V-team lead for the Engineering-Scaling Platform Security team, where I worked alongside the security research and compliance teams to ensure Windows are secure and compliant. Led cultural transformation to strengthen cross-functional and cross-geo collaboration while coaching and mentoring junior PMs.
Senior Manager, PM
Microsoft
December 2021 - May 2024
Hiring Manager
Developed and led a global PM team in the Core Partner Ecosystem team, mentoring PMs to design, launch, and sustain a high-impact partner network.
Co-founder & CEO
Sofary
January 2018 - June 2025
Hiring Manager
Created the direct-to-consumer chandelier brand, which offers high-quality chandeliers at an affordable price. Scale the e-commerce business from scratch into a multi-million-dollar enterprise, earning recognition on the INC 5000 list of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies multiple times. Built and managed a 20+ international team across PM, Engineer, Sourcing, Marketing, and Support.
Senior Product Manager
Microsoft
March 2012 - December 2021
Interviewer
Worked in the Cloud Authentication Security Team on security, resilience, IAM, and user authentication experience features. In charge of customer engagement, data analysis, product planning, execution, and promotion.
Software Engineer
Garmin
June 2009 - March 2012
Worked on various kinds of technologies, like sensors, SQLite, and traffic, for embedded navigation product.
Education
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Master of Engineering - MEng, Electrical and Computer Engineer
2007 - 2009
Activities and societies: International Robot Design Conference GPA: 3.9/4.0
Jilin University
Bachelor, Engineering
2003 - 2007
Activities and societies: ELITE DANCE AND DRAMA CORPORATION, JILIN UNIVERSITY Rank: 2/169 Awarded “Outstanding Student of Jilin University” and “First Class Scholarship for Outstanding Student” of Jilin University continually for three years (top 5% students) Outstanding graduate of Jilin University (top 1% students)
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