Fatima Taj Senior Software Engineer · Yelp
6+ years of experience · Canada
About your mentor
Fatima is a Senior Software Engineer at Yelp and a LinkedIn Learning Instructor with a passion for ensuring there is no knowledge gatekeeping in tech. She believes that career growth and technical skills should be accessible to everyone, and she actively mentors professionals by sharing candid lessons and practical strategies - so others don’t have to learn the hard way. On LinkedIn, she shares actionable insights with a wide community, making career development guidance approachable and practical.
An experienced international speaker, Fatima has presented at leading conferences including Berlin Buzzwords, Developer Week, SCALE, NDC Copenhagen Developer Festival, Women of Silicon Roundabout, cdCon+GitOpsCon (as a keynote), and Momentum, as well as at more than 80 hackathons across North America.
With a master’s degree in Data Science from HEC Montreal and a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from the University of Waterloo, Fatima combines technical expertise with a commitment to building an inclusive and supportive tech community. Her mission is simple: make knowledge in tech open to all.
Sessions
Career Roadmapping MentorShip
30 min
Navigate your engineering career with expert guidance! This session offers tailored mentorship, actionable roadmaps, and strategic insights to help you excel. Book now to gain clarity, confidence, and a personalized plan for success in your professional journey.
Interview Anxiety Coaching MentorShip
30 min
Master the art of acing engineering interviews with tailored coaching to conquer anxiety and boost confidence. With expert insights and personalized strategies, this mentorship empowers you to shine. Book now to transform nerves into your strongest asset and secure your dream role!
Job Search Strategy MentorShip
30 min
Unlock tailored guidance in engineering job search strategies with a seasoned mentor. From crafting standout applications to acing interviews, gain insider expertise to elevate your career journey. Book now to access personalized insights and boost your confidence for the next big opportunity!
Resume Review MentorShip
30 min
Comprehensive resume analysis with in-depth feedback to enhance your chances of success.
Technical Blogging & Speaking MentorShip
30 min
Unlock the art of technical blogging and speaking with expert mentorship in engineering. Elevate your voice, sharpen your skills, and amplify your impact in the tech community. Book now to gain unique insights, practical tips, and personalized guidance to stand out in your domain!
Behavioral MockInterview
60 min
A 45-minute mock behavioral interview session followed by 15 minutes of personalized feedback to help you refine your responses and boost your confidence.
Coding MockInterview
60 min
Engage in a Leetcode-style mock interview featuring 45 minutes of hands-on coding followed by 15 minutes of detailed feedback to refine your skills and boost your confidence for real-world technical interviews.
System Design MockInterview
60 min
Engage in a 45-minute system design mock interview followed by 15 minutes of detailed feedback to refine your skills and boost your confidence for real-world interviews.
Expertise
- Software engineering
- Technical interviews
- Behavioral interviews
- system design
- Engineering
- Coding
- Behavioral
- Resume Review
- Career Roadmapping
- Interview Anxiety Coaching
- Technical Blogging & Speaking
- Job Search Strategy
Professional journey
- yelp (current)
- drw