I worked in tech as a data engineer, and today I combine that operating experience with graduate training in leadership and organizational coaching.
With coaching training from the University of Pennsylvania and a love of research, I partner with leaders, founders, and teams to create the conditions for growth and sustainable change.
From data engineering to coaching
Growing up in India
I grew up in a small village in India, where my father encouraged me to focus on possibilities rather than limitations. He also taught me to look for the 'why' behind people's actions instead of judging them.
Engineering & Analytics
After my bachelor's degree in Electronics and Biomedical Engineering, I began my career in Bangalore as a data scientist at a startup. I later moved to Chicago for a master's degree in Business Analytics.
Learning to Scale
My first role in Silicon Valley was at WeWork. Watching a company scale quickly was a crash course in adaptability, resilience, and how leadership decisions shape culture.
Building at Scale
I joined Meta, first on Instagram Ads and later on Social Impact. I saw what it takes to build products and teams that operate at scale. Over time, I was increasingly drawn to understanding the human side of organizations.
Discovering Coaching
That curiosity led me to coaching. I earned my first certification in Integrated Attachment Theory and began coaching alongside my full-time work. Coaching put me in a state of flow.
Graduate Training
The drive for evidence-based insight brought me to the University of Pennsylvania, where I learned how theory, practice, lifelong learning, and self-reflection come together in effective coaching.
Grey Mahout
Today, I support leaders and teams navigating growth, communication challenges, and change. My work is influenced by Carl Rogers' focus on congruence—aligning values with actions.
Background & Training
- MSOD (in progress), University of Pennsylvania
- Leadership and Organizational Coaching focus
- Certified in Integrated Attachment Theory
- Former Data Engineer at Meta, WeWork, Amazon
- Research focus on AI integration in the workplace
On a personal note
I live in the Bay Area with my husband, and we recently welcomed a baby girl. Becoming a parent has deepened my perspective on growth, patience, and change.
If you are ready to grow, inspire, and lead through change with purpose, let's connect. I'd be honored to support you.
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