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Ignatius Nothnagel

Ignatius Nothnagel

Certified CoachFAANG expert

Engineering leader specializing in software architecture, cloud computing, and mentoring future tech leaders ~ Director of Platform Engineering ~ 🇬🇧 ~

About me

Ignatius has over 15 years of experience in the software industry, with leading companies and innovators like Amazon Web Services, Head First Group and LocalStack. Ignatius' expertise spans software architecture, cloud computing, and scalable system design, with a focus on delivering high-quality, maintainable solutions. Read More

Skills

💼 Career Coaching 💻 Coding Interview 💬 Behavioural Interview 🏗️ System Design 🏅 Leadership Coaching 🔄 Agile Methodologies

Roles

🏢 Engineering Manager 👨‍💻 Technical Lead 🏛️ Software Architect 🏆 Exec/Director/Staff/Lead/Senior

Has worked at

Amazon Web Services LogoAmazon Web Services Head First Group LogoHead First Group LocalStack LogoLocalStack
4.7/5 · 6 reviews

Starting at $222 / month

The most popular way to get mentored, let's propel you forward in your career!

  • 1 to 4 calls per month (60min/call)
  • Easy booking via Calendly
  • Unlimited Q&A via chat
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Reviews

Real results from professionals coached by Ignatius Nothnagel

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"Ignatius pushed me on scalability and operability. My final round went smoothly and I got the offer."

Priya D.
Architecture depth for senior interviews
Mar 2025
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"We drilled on concrete APIs, SLAs, and capacity plans. I finally felt in control in design rounds."

Jakub S.
Improved system design interview precision
Feb 2025
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"Ignatius knows exactly what senior eng interviews require. Architecture depth was spot on."

Oliver M.
Staff Engineer at AWS
Sep 2024
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"Technical coaching was exceptional. Complex system design questions became manageable."

Anna L.
Principal SDE interview success
Aug 2024
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"Ignatius's system design coaching was comprehensive. Google interviews felt manageable."

Lisa H.
Senior SDE at Google
Jun 2024
🇪🇸

"Ignatius helped me master architectural interviews. Shopify principal role secured."

Tomás R.
Principal Engineer at Shopify
May 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

Browse our marketplace of experienced tech interview coaches. Once you find the right coach, book a 1:1 video session with them. At the scheduled time, join the live call, discuss your challenges, practice interview questions, and receive personalized feedback to improve your performance.

Standard coaching sessions are 60 minutes, though some coaches may offer shorter or longer options. You can select your preferred duration when booking.

A lot! Many candidates feel more confident and well-prepared after just one session. The most popular format is a 60-minute deep dive, but even a 30-minute session can be highly effective for targeted feedback. Many candidates choose to book multiple sessions for continued improvement.

Yes! Many candidates book multiple sessions with the same coach or work with different coaches to gain varied perspectives.

Our coaches are experienced industry professionals, hiring managers, and former FAANG+ interviewers who want to help others succeed. Many enjoy mentoring and find it rewarding to guide candidates through the interview process.

All session times are displayed in your local time zone for convenience.

Yes! Tech Interview Coach serves candidates globally. All sessions are conducted in English, and payments are processed via Stripe in USD.

If a coach has no available slots, you can check back regularly or reach out to hello@techinterview.coach to request a session.

It depends on the coach. Some update their availability weekly, while others add new slots monthly. Booking early is recommended.

Yes, you can reschedule at least 24 hours in advance. Rescheduling or canceling within 24 hours will incur a fee, as coaches set aside time for your session. All changes must be made through Calendly.

If your coach doesn't attend the scheduled session, you can report the issue through our platform. We will assist in rescheduling or issuing a refund.

No, coaching sessions are not recorded for privacy reasons. We recommend taking notes during the session to refer back to later.

To make the most of your session: 1) Have your resume, job description, or target companies ready 2) Prepare specific questions or challenges you want to discuss 3) If practicing coding questions, ensure you have a shared coding platform (e.g., CoderPad, LeetCode, or Google Docs) ready 4) Use a quiet environment and a stable internet connection for the best experience

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