About
Hello there. 👋
My name is Jake. I am a software engineer based in Sydney. I have more than 15 years of experience in software engineering and have spent half of it in senior and technical leadership roles. I have a passion for finding user-friendly solutions to complex problems, and have done so for products in different industries. I have a broad experience in various technologies and able to learn and switch on demand.
Here’s what you can expect from me. I will...
- Listen and understand your learning goals
- Design a development plan based on your learning goals
- Help you understand difficult concepts
- Provide coding exercises
- Give quality code review feedback
- Help you when you are stuck
- Help you prepare for a coding interview
- Provide a weekly 1 on 1 meeting
Here is what I can help you with:
- Server-side development using either of the following:
- Node and Javascript
- .Net Core and C#
- Serverless
- Front-end development using React or Vue
- Mobile app development using Objective-C or Swift
- Unit and Integration Testing
- Components and Frameworks
- Implementing Clean Code
- Design Patterns
- Software design and UML
- General Programming in C#, Javascript, Java, PHP
- Shell scripting
- Productivity and Career Advice
If you are motivated to break into software development, I would be happy to be your mentor. Let’s talk. 🚀
What mentees say
Shaunn
on5 out of 5 stars
Jake has been helped me fast track my skills and career in a way I didn't think was possible. I used to have knowledge gaps, but not anymore! Never felt more comfortable in this industry!
Jonathan
on5 out of 5 stars
Jake was great! Very informative and helpful for a first time mentee like myself.
Cds
on5 out of 5 stars
Jake is an exceptional mentor. He is patient and positive. Two values that you would always hope to find in a mentor. I highly recommend him to devs looking for support and guidance.
Skills
Topics
Mentorship Plan
$350 / month
Up to 4 calls per month
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 24 hours or less
Tasks & exercises
Flat fee, no hidden costs
7 day free trial! Cancel anytime.
One-off sessions with Jake
One-off sessions are a great option if you’re looking for specific advice on a certain topic.
Introductory Call
Let’s talk about your background, your learning goals and timelines. Learn more about me, my background and how I can be able to help you achieve your goals.
Expert Consultation
Whatever doesn't fit the mold: Get a full hour with a mentor to discuss your needs. Be it help with coding something, creating a software architecture, deciding on a strategy for your business or doing some pair work. If your issue truly doesn't fit the …
30 minute Expert Consultation
If mentees have an issue that doesn't fit the mold, or you have a prospect that you'd like to sell a 1-hour consultation to, this is the way. Important: Define what the topic of the consultation can and should be in your message. If you're …
$180 / month