
Jay L.
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Help Land Your Dream job! | PM Lead @ Microsoft | 60+ Success Stories!

Studied at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Hiring Manager at Microsoft
Available tomorrow at 4:30 PM UTC
Usually responds within 3 hours
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Jay's Coaching Offerings

PM Career 101: The Essentials
$2582h of coaching

Land a PM Offer — Getting Started Package
Get started on your product management recruiting journey
Starting at $6455h+ of coaching

Analytical Thinking Interview Coach Session
$193.501h 30m of coaching
Custom hourly · $129/hr
Get help with Skill Building, LinkedIn Review, and .
Jay’s Product Management Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Group Product Manager
70+ people coached for Product Management
Jay has helped clients get into these companies:
With over a decade of experience at Microsoft as a Senior Product Manager and PM Manager - following a transition from software engineering - I’ve built deep expertise in product strategy, execution, and team leadership. 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.
Jay can help with:
Skill Building
LinkedIn Review
Execution
Promotion Strategy
Cover Letters
Resume Review
Networking Strategy
Strategy & Vision
Influence & Collaboration
Product Case Interview Prep
Behavioral Interview Prep
About Jay
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.
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
March 2024 - Present
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.

Co-founder & CEO
Sofary
January 2018 - Present
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 Manager, PM
Microsoft
December 2021 - May 2025
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.
Senior Product Manager
Microsoft
March 2012 - February 2022
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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Jay has helped clients get into these companies: