You’ve got coding down to an art.

Every day, you dive deep into complex problems and tweak functionalities with impeccable detail. But as the scale of your projects expands and your career goals stretch towards Senior, Staff, Principal Engineer roles, you face a new frontier: making an impact that echoes beyond your code.

It’s a common crossroads for many software engineers. Sure, you can craft solid systems, but how skilled are you at influencing others, forging lasting relationships, or seamlessly connecting tech intricacies with overarching business strategies? These skills are crucial and often don’t come as naturally as debugging a script, especially for those who thrive in solitude over the boardroom.

If you feel like you’re hitting a ceiling—if opportunities seem just a tad out of grasp—it isn’t necessarily a shortfall in your tech abilities. More likely, it’s those essential soft skills, the ones that fuel leadership and sway, that need a bit of polishing. How do you amp up these abilities without feeling swamped or burning out?

This is precisely why I created The Top Engineer Method.

Drawing from 20+ of experience at Microsoft, Yahoo, and academic tenure at Carnegie Mellon, and from spearheading global engineering teams, I’ve distilled down a formula that prepares you to excel as a holistic engineer.

This method has helped 1000+ engineers move into higher roles with matching paychecks.

Included are all the insights and tools you need to elevate your career to areas of autonomy, leadership, and innovation you’ve always aspired to reach.

What will you learn?

My goal with The Top Engineer Method is to provide you with a comprehensive guide to transition from being a technical contributor to an impactful engineering leader.

The course unveils a detailed framework for mastering complex problem-solving at the intersection of technology, business, and leadership. It includes navigating the intricacies of technical collaboration, wielding influence without authority, mentoring up-and-coming engineers, increasing your impact, and much more.

What sets this course apart?

This course goes beyond traditional learning by integrating action into every lesson. It is designed to transform you into The Top Engineer with:

• 80% Focus on Non-Technical Skills Relevant to Software Engineers: Enhance your impact with skills such as understanding service strategy, mastering team dynamics, and learning to scale yourself effectively.
• 20% Focus on New Technical Skills to Thrive As a Technical Lead: Gain new technical knowledge and actionable tools to stay connected with the codebase and maintain quality at scale.
• Practical Application: Apply your learning through workbooks and community support, ensuring real transformation in your daily work.

I take on dual roles as both your teacher and coach, guiding you through actionable steps to apply your new knowledge. This approach leads to noticeable changes, with many students quickly being recognized by their leadership and moving into roles that challenge them further.

1. Comprehensive Career Advancement Course

The Top Engineer Method unfolds over 12 one-hour in-depth learning sessions, each paired with a 30-minute Q&A segment.  

2. Async Learning

Every session is recorded and available the next day. Plus, I'll post all materials before and throughout the course. 

3. Learning by Doing

I've designed the course as a transformational tool. You'll use my coaching framework to embody the actions and apply the learnings as The Top Engineer. 

4. Robust Google Workspace

Included with the course is a Google Workspace that includes tools, processes, templates, and more to help you execute what I teach.

5. Bonus Kickstart Mini-Course 

Whether you’re starting from zero or looking to change your career strategy, this concise course equips you with the tools to launch your journey to a bigger impact.

If you want to be the engineer everyone respects, this is for you.

The Top Engineer Method will continue to improve and expand.

Your one-time enrollment grants you lifetime access to all future content and updates, ensuring you remain at the cutting edge of the Top Engineer Method. I'm dedicated to enhancing this program with fresh content, incorporating both my insights and those from esteemed peers in the field. All updates come at no extra cost to you.

Expect additions like:

✓ New live sessions covering emerging tech and leadership trends

✓ Guest expert workshops on niche engineering skills and management practices

✓ Success stories from alumni, detailing their journey and the impact of the course

✓ Updated tools and resources to implement the learned strategies more effectively

✓ Latest best practices in engineering and management to keep you at the forefront

MEET YOUR GUIDE

Hi—I'm Taha Hussain.

I help software engineers grow and innovate without burnout.

Being a Top Engineer is about more than just mastering coding.

We craft a career that embodies personal and professional aspirations. It's about making choices that not only advance your technical skills but also enhance your ability to influence, innovate, and inspire.

As Top Engineers, we don't just ask, "How can I climb the ladder?" Instead, we wonder, "What kind of impact do I want to make?"

This course is the bridge between those questions, guiding you to build a career that supports not just financial success but fulfills your vision of leadership and contribution.

The Top Engineer Method champions the philosophy of lean, focused leadership—valuing simplicity, efficiency, and meaningful work over complexity and size.

Throughout my 20+ years at Microsoft, and Yahoo, leading teams globally and coaching engineers to break their glass ceilings, I've learned that the journey to the top is unique for each individual. It requires a mix of technical prowess, strategic foresight, and a deep understanding of the human element in technology.

My approach is about shaping you into an engineer who leads with conviction and emotional intelligence, someone who's as comfortable working with people as they are debugging code.

Whether you're leading a team directly or collaborating across networks, it's about doing more of what you love and less of what you don't, all while making a significant impact.

My mission is to help you define your own version of success—one that brings fulfillment, challenges you to grow and allows you to leave a lasting impact on the world of technology.

Why I'm not offering refunds on The Top Engineer Method

Considering "The Top Engineer Method," you've likely been following my journey and the transformations I've facilitated through Taha's Method, either on LinkedIn, or via my other platforms. My student testimonials and the results they achieve speak volumes. 

Over the past years, I've cemented my reputation for delivering impactful, high-quality coaching. My methods have already changed the career trajectories of many, pushing them into top-tier engineering roles and significantly boosting their compensation. "The Top Engineer Method" distills all this into a potent, actionable course designed to catapult you to the forefront of engineering excellence.

This isn't just another course; it's a commitment to your career transformation. It's not for those merely curious or looking for a quick fix. It demands dedication, readiness to apply what's taught, and a genuine desire for growth. It's structured for those who recognize the value of expertise and are prepared to leverage it for their advancement.

If you're not fully committed to elevating your career, please consider carefully before enrolling. This course requires your time, effort, and engagement to translate lessons into tangible success. If you doubt your ability to commit or are looking for passive learning, this might not be the right fit for you.

However, if you're determined to grow, ready to apply the principles taught, and committed to your career development, I am confident you won't find a need for a refund. "The Top Engineer Method" is designed to meet your highest expectations and beyond.

Thank you for your understanding.