Yogi Sharma — Career Coach, Ex-Meta Engineer, and Computer Science PhD
Yogi Sharma is a career coach, former software engineer at Meta (Facebook), and researcher with a strong background in computer science and large-scale systems. He is known for helping engineers build successful careers in tech companies through practical insights and real-world experience.
Experience at Facebook (Meta)
Yogi Sharma worked at Facebook from 2011 to 2017, a period of rapid company growth—from a few hundred employees to tens of thousands. During this time, he contributed to:
- Infrastructure systems and backend engineering
- Failure recovery and reliability engineering
- Caching systems and performance optimization
- Network infrastructure and scalability
He gained deep experience in high-scale distributed systems and the dynamics of working in fast-growing tech organizations.
Career Growth and Performance Insights
Throughout his time at Meta, Yogi:
- Participated in multiple performance review cycles
- Navigated both high-performing and challenging periods
- Collaborated across teams and engineering functions
- Learned how to drive impact and career progression
One of the most notable moments in his career was a performance turnaround:
- Initially received a “Meets Most” rating (below expectations)
- Successfully demonstrated his contributions and impact
- Improved his final rating to “Greatly Exceeds”
This experience became a foundation for his teachings on performance management and career growth in tech.
