Leadership
What it takes to be a good software engineering manager
A unique blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and team dynamics.
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Technology coaching
Helping you achieve
Helping you achieve
the next step.
Coaching for software engineers, engineering managers, and technology leaders ready to move forward — on purpose.
Tech Execs
Technology Leaders
Build a culture engineers love. Research-backed, experience-driven leadership coaching.
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Lead teams and help the business succeed. It's a learnable skill set.
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Know what leaders look for. Own your career roadmap and trajectory.
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1-on-1 sessions, training, or general coaching. Let's see how I can help.
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Commitment
"There's a difference between interest and commitment. When you're committed, you accept no excuses — only results."
The coach
Hey — I'm Dr. Steve Valero.
A coach, engineer, and lifelong learner with 25 years of software engineering and leadership experience. I've been where you are — and I know what it takes to move forward.
From growing up in Southern California to leading teams at Degreed, Keap, and Infusionsoft — the journey shaped everything about how I coach today.
BS Computer Science, ASU
MS Leadership Development
PhD Org Psychology, GCU
Executive Coach Certified
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Insights for the road ahead
Retention
The cost of losing a team-mate
Hidden costs that extend far beyond the immediate gap left behind.
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Career growth
What technology leaders are really looking for
Your roadmap to advancement starts with knowing what matters at each level.
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