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Senior Engineering Manager, Coinbase

Though I only worked with Murali for a short period of time, it was enough to get a sense of his skills as a leader. I felt his people first approach gave me the confidence that I could lead my org to success and grow my career under his direction. I’d recommend Murali and hope I have the chance to work with him again in the future.

Engineering Manager, Benchling

Murali was my mentor, manager and a coach, while I transitioned from an IC to an Engineering Manager role during my time at Uber. His people-centric approach, focused on building relationships naturally leads to a cohesive, inclusive and a fun team which I was lucky to be part of .

He deeply understands the organizational dynamics, and has coached me and other engineers and managers to navigate through them. He has a first-team mindset and an aptitude for finding win-win scenarios that enables to optimize for both people and the organization.

Murali has an acute understanding of people’s emotions, their aspirations and dives deep into learning about what limitations hold us back. Talking through with Murali about my personal goals, fears and ambitions (especially as a new manager) had helped me to break away from my inhibitions and unlock my potential to pursue challenging opportunities. My 1-1s with him have always been enlightening and empowering! I carry forward those lessons and tips and have continued to lean in on him for guidance.

Senior Software Engineer, Uber

Murali has been one of the best mentors, coaches, and managers in my engineering career. I feel lucky to have had Murali as my engineering manager for over 2.5 years and I have no reservations endorsing him as an amazing mentor and leader.

Murali is one who leads and coaches with empathy to grow and up-level the people around him. Murali worked to understand my career goals, as well as my personal goals to help me grow as an engineering leader and human being. He pushed me to develop through advice, encouragement, and opportunities that helped me expand my experience and hone my skill set as an engineering leader.

I'm grateful to consider Murali my mentor and friend and I would easily recommend him to any mentorship or leadership role.

Senior IOS Engineer, Uber

Murali has a wealth of experience, is charismatic and personable in relating his knowledge and expertise, and knows how to connect with each individual. During our time working together, he made a significant impact on the broader team's roadmap and culture. Simultaneously, he was able to work with each team member to help us carve out our role and be successful. I will miss working with him and know that he will continue to be an asset to all those who he collaborate with!

Senior Software Engineer, Uber

Murali was a superb manager and mentor. He had a unique perspective on how to build team dynamics and foster an inclusive environment. He provided strong and clear guidance on a regular basis on how to navigate through the ambiguity of the Customer Obsession org which directly contributed to my career growth. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him!

Senior Software Engineer, State Farm

Murali sir has an intrinsic understanding of human personality and it is through this understanding that he is able to guide you through any mental roadblocks that you may have. He doesn’t advise or make authoritative statements, but rather shows you the path you are on and how you can adjust to reach your goals. I signed up for a full day workshop and I was able to map out my mind and see what my strengths and weaknesses were and make a conscious choice to move forward. His exercises and experiences were valuable to me in making my next move. I would recommend Coach Selvan to my friends who are confused about their career path and/or want to optimize their current regiment to achieve the best results.

Software Engineer, Uber

It was a great experience being part of Murali's team for over a year at Uber. He is a thoughtful, people-centric leader who brings out the best in people. While I was on his team, he helped evangelize a project that soon became one of the most critical initiatives in our org. When I joined, I was transitioning from a different team - he helped me find stability, provided a vision for the next 1 year, and also worked with me to secure my first promotion at Uber. I saw the team become a more cohesive unit under his leadership - his own artsy side certainly encouraged others to come out of their shells as well :)

I am certain other people will also easily notice his authenticity. I wish him all the best in his future endeavors!

Analytics Engineer, InfoTrust

At some point at any large organization, moving upwards is more than just putting in the hours and working hard. It becomes a combination of artfully navigating the political landscape, meeting and greeting the right stakeholders, and delivering highly visible wins. Murali Selvan is a master of all of these trades. I worked with Murali at Goldman Sachs in the Jersey City office from 2010-2014 and during that time watched him impressively build his network and climb the ladder. If you're looking for coaching and career development advice, Murali's your man.