Visual Learning Guide¶

Overview¶

This guide demonstrates how to use our visual learning components to maximize retention and understanding of complex technical concepts for Amazon L6/L7 interviews.

Memory Card System (Flashcards)¶

Leadership Principles Flashcards¶

Customer Obsession

What does it mean and how do you demonstrate it at L6/L7?

L6 Focus

Direct customer feedback integration
Metrics-driven improvements
$1-5M customer impact

L7 Focus

Customer strategy across org
Industry-changing experiences
$10M+ customer value

Ownership

How does ownership scale from L6 to L7?

L6 Ownership

Own team's deliverables
15-50 engineer scope
Quarterly commitments

L7 Ownership

Own org-wide outcomes
50-150+ engineer scope
Multi-year vision

System Design Concepts¶

CAP Theorem

What are the three properties and their trade-offs?

Properties

Consistency: All nodes see same data
Availability: System remains operational
Partition Tolerance: Handles network failures

Trade-offs

CP: Consistent but may be unavailable (e.g., MongoDB)
AP: Available but may be inconsistent (e.g., Cassandra)
Can't have all three simultaneously

Concept Maps¶

System Design Architecture Map¶

Leadership Principles Interconnections¶

Decision Trees¶

L6 vs L7 Level Decision Tree¶

Interview Preparation Path¶

Visual Timeline¶

12-Week Preparation Journey¶

Weeks 1-2: Foundation

Leadership Principles deep dive

System design fundamentals

Weeks 3-4: STAR Stories

Write 30+ behavioral examples

Quantify all impacts

Weeks 5-6: System Design

Daily design problems

AWS services deep dive

Weeks 7-8: Coding Practice

Data structures review

Algorithm patterns

Weeks 9-10: Mock Interviews

Peer practice sessions

Record and review

Weeks 11-12: Final Polish

Bar Raiser preparation

Written assessment practice

Skill Radar Chart¶

L6 Engineering Manager Competencies¶

Target Level (80+)

Current Level

Learning Path Modules¶

Behavioral Mastery

Master Amazon's Leadership Principles with compelling stories

System Design Expert

Design systems that scale to millions of users

Coding Excellence

Solve complex problems efficiently

Bar Raiser Ready

Excel in the most challenging interview round

Knowledge Check Lists¶

System Design Fundamentals¶

✓ Check Your Knowledge

Explain CAP theorem with real examples

Design a URL shortener from scratch

Describe database sharding strategies

Implement caching at multiple layers

Handle 10x traffic scaling

Leadership Principles Mastery¶

✓ Leadership Principles Checklist

Customer Obsession - 3 strong examples

Ownership - Cross-team impact story

Invent & Simplify - Innovation example

Are Right, A Lot - Data-driven decision

Learn & Be Curious - Growth mindset story

Hire & Develop - Team building example

Visual Comparison Matrices¶

L6 vs L7 Expectations¶

Dimension	L6 Senior Manager	L7 Principal Manager	Key Differentiator
Team Scope	15-50 engineers	50-150+ engineers	3x scale increase
Impact	$1-5M annual	$10M+ annual	10x value creation
Timeline	Quarterly execution	Multi-year strategy	Strategic horizon
Influence	Within organization	Cross-organization	Organizational reach
Innovation	Incremental improvements	Breakthrough innovations	Innovation magnitude

Team Comparison Matrix¶

Team	Compensation	Work-Life Balance	Innovation	Best For
AWS	$420-500K	Demanding	High	Infrastructure experts
Retail	$380-450K	Balanced	Moderate	Customer-focused
Alexa	$400-480K	Flexible	Very High	AI/ML enthusiasts
Prime Video	$390-470K	Moderate	High	Media technologists

Interactive Flowcharts¶

Interview Day Flow¶

Phone Screen (45 min)

Written Assessment (90-120 min)

Virtual Loop (5-6 hours)

Bar Raiser Decision

Offer or Feedback

Visual Tooltips Example¶

Understanding CAP Theorem You can only guarantee 2 out of 3: Consistency, Availability, or Partition Tolerance is crucial for system design. When designing for high availability 99.99% uptime = 52 minutes downtime per year , consider trade-offs carefully.

Progress Dashboard¶

Learning Effectiveness Tips¶

Spaced Repetition Schedule¶

Day 1: Learn new concept
Day 3: First review
Day 7: Second review
Day 14: Third review
Day 30: Final reinforcement

Visual Learning Strategies¶

Color Coding: Use consistent colors for categories
Spatial Organization: Place related concepts near each other
Progressive Disclosure: Start simple, add complexity
Active Interaction: Click, flip, and explore
Regular Reviews: Use spaced repetition for retention

Export/Import Progress¶

Save Your Progress

Export your learning progress to continue on another device or backup your data.

Restore Progress

Next Steps¶

Start with Memory Cards: Review leadership principles daily
Map Your Knowledge: Use concept maps to identify gaps
Follow Decision Trees: Make informed preparation choices
Track Progress: Use the learning path modules
Regular Reviews: Complete knowledge checklists weekly