Engineering Editor
Sasha Romanov
Sasha covers the engineering interview surface for Acedly — coding rounds, system design, and the specific habits that separate strong technical candidates from the rest. Background in distributed systems and a multi-year stint as a hiring manager at two FAANG-tier teams.
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- Job Search9 min read
Reference Checks: How They Really Work and How to Prepare
Reference checks aren't a formality. Here's what recruiters actually ask, how back-channels work, and how to prep references to close the offer.
Sasha Romanov - Interview Strategy5 min read
Surviving the Panel Interview: Eyes, Pace, and Proxy Questions
Panel rounds break candidates because they invert the social cues of a one-on-one. Here's how to read the room and stay in control.
Sasha Romanov - Remote Interviews5 min read
Looking Present on Video: Lighting, Framing, and the First 10 Seconds
Most candidates underinvest in their video setup. The fix takes one afternoon and changes how you're perceived for the rest of your career.
Sasha Romanov