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Private Mentoring Sessions

Career mentoring for software engineers aiming for leadership growth or a transition into AI roles.

Pricing: $150 per hour

Who it is for
Engineers seeking promotion, leadership growth, or a move into AI roles.
Outcome
A clear roadmap, stronger positioning, and interview-ready proof of impact.
Engagement
Single sessions, short sprints, or ongoing monthly mentoring.
How to start
Book session or take a free call to define your next step.

Focus Areas

  • Promotion Strategy: Clear signals, scope, and plan for the next level.
  • Skill Growth: System design, architecture, and AI foundations that hiring teams expect.
  • Interview Readiness: Resume, portfolio, and interview prep that shows impact.
  • AI Transition Plan: A realistic path into AI roles with practical projects.
  • Leadership and Communication: Influence, ownership, and communication that unlocks scope.
  • Personal Brand: Open source, writing, and visibility that open doors.

My Mentoring Process

A personalized approach to helping you achieve your career goals and unlock your potential.

  1. Assessment: We start with a comprehensive assessment of your current situation, career goals, strengths, and areas for growth. This helps me understand where you are and where you want to be.
  2. Goal Setting: Together, we define clear, actionable career goals. Whether it's a promotion, career transition, skill development, or starting your own venture, we create a roadmap.
  3. Action Plan: I create a personalized action plan with specific steps, resources, and strategies tailored to your goals. This includes skill development paths, networking strategies, and tactical advice.
  4. Ongoing Support: We meet regularly (weekly or bi-weekly) to track progress, adjust strategies, overcome obstacles, and celebrate wins. I provide continuous guidance and accountability.
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Private Mentoring Sessions

Career mentoring for software engineers aiming for leadership growth or a transition into AI roles.

$150 per hour
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Quick Summary

Who it is for

Engineers seeking promotion, leadership growth, or a move into AI roles.

Outcome

A clear roadmap, stronger positioning, and interview-ready proof of impact.

Engagement

Single sessions, short sprints, or ongoing monthly mentoring.

How to start

Book session or take a free call to define your next step.

Focus Areas

Structured mentoring to identify strengths, close gaps, and build real career momentum.

Promotion Strategy

Clear signals, scope, and plan for the next level.

Skill Growth

System design, architecture, and AI foundations that hiring teams expect.

Interview Readiness

Resume, portfolio, and interview prep that shows impact.

AI Transition Plan

A realistic path into AI roles with practical projects.

Leadership and Communication

Influence, ownership, and communication that unlocks scope.

Personal Brand

Open source, writing, and visibility that open doors.

If you want a promotion, a move into AI, or a clearer path to senior or staff level, this mentoring gives you a practical plan and measurable progress. We focus on role clarity, skill gaps, and evidence of impact.

I bring 16+ years in production engineering and hiring. You get guidance on skill growth, portfolio proof, interview preparation, and communication that unlocks bigger scope.

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Book a session or take a free call to map your next move.

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Mentoring Plans

Career guidance and technical growth for engineers at any level.

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Single Session

$150/ session

One focused session for career clarity or technical guidance.

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What's included

  • 60-minute video call
  • Career or technical topic
  • Actionable next steps
  • Follow-up resources
  • LinkedIn optimization

Engagement: 1 session one-time

Monthly Growth

$500/ month

Consistent progress with regular sessions and accountability.

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What's included

  • 4 sessions per month
  • Career roadmap development
  • Resume & portfolio review
  • Interview preparation
  • Skill gap analysis
  • Mock interviews
  • Async support between calls

Engagement: 4 sessions per month

Career Accelerator

$1,200/ 3 months

Structured 3-month program for major career transitions.

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What's included

  • Everything in Monthly Growth
  • Personal brand development
  • 12 session deep dive
  • Negotiation coaching
  • Promotion strategy
  • Long-term career planning

Engagement: 12 sessions over 3 months

What Clients Say

Feedback from people who have worked with me.

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"Honestly I was just going through the motions. He asked a few questions and within an hour I knew what job to go after and what to stop wasting time on."

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Career Mentoring

Experience

Practical engineering, hiring insight, and long-term mentoring.

Experience

16+ years building production systems and mentoring engineers.

Hiring

Led hiring and interviews across junior to staff levels.

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Want personalized guidance from someone who made it?

Get mentorship tailored to your goals, timeline, and learning style.

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Career Mentoring FAQ

How much does a tech career mentor cost?

Sessions start at a flat rate per call, with ongoing monthly mentoring available. Pricing depends on format: single clarity calls, recurring mentorship, or async portfolio reviews. No retainer required to start.

How do I transition from software engineering to AI?

We map your current skills to AI role requirements, build a targeted learning path covering ML fundamentals and LLM applications, and define portfolio projects that demonstrate production AI experience to hiring teams.

How do I get promoted to senior engineer?

We identify the specific signals your company values (scope, ownership, influence) then build a plan around project selection, visibility, and technical depth that aligns with promotion criteria at your level.

Is this mentoring for junior or senior engineers?

Both. Junior engineers get structured skill-building and interview prep. Senior and staff engineers get promotion strategy, leadership coaching, and career positioning for principal or management tracks.

Do you help with resume, LinkedIn, and portfolio reviews?

Yes. We refine positioning, rewrite impact statements, and select projects that match your target roles. Most engineers understate their contributions. We fix that with specific, measurable language.

Do you offer mock interviews and salary negotiation coaching?

Yes. We practice system design, coding, and behavioral interviews tailored to your target companies. When offers arrive, we review compensation packages and build a negotiation strategy to maximize total comp.

Can you help me break into AI without a machine learning degree?

Yes. Most AI engineering roles prioritize applied skills over academic credentials. We focus on practical LLM integration, RAG systems, and production AI projects that demonstrate hands-on capability to hiring managers.

Is career mentoring available remotely?

Yes. All sessions are remote via video call, with optional async feedback between sessions for resume reviews, portfolio critiques, and interview prep materials. Available worldwide across time zones.

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My Mentoring Process

A personalized approach to helping you achieve your career goals and unlock your potential.

Step 1

Assessment

1 session (60 minutes)

We start with a comprehensive assessment of your current situation, career goals, strengths, and areas for growth. This helps me understand where you are and where you want to be.

Deliverables

  • Career assessment
  • Goal identification
  • Strengths analysis
  • Growth areas mapping
Step 2

Goal Setting

1 session (60 minutes)

Together, we define clear, actionable career goals. Whether it's a promotion, career transition, skill development, or starting your own venture, we create a roadmap.

Deliverables

  • Clear career goals
  • Timeline and milestones
  • Success metrics
  • Action priorities
Step 3

Action Plan

1-2 sessions

I create a personalized action plan with specific steps, resources, and strategies tailored to your goals. This includes skill development paths, networking strategies, and tactical advice.

Deliverables

  • Personalized action plan
  • Skill development roadmap
  • Resource recommendations
  • Tactical strategies
Step 4

Ongoing Support

Ongoing

We meet regularly (weekly or bi-weekly) to track progress, adjust strategies, overcome obstacles, and celebrate wins. I provide continuous guidance and accountability.

Deliverables

  • Regular check-ins
  • Progress tracking
  • Strategy adjustments
  • Accountability support

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Get a clear plan for your next role, promotion, or AI transition.

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