$280 / month
Regular calls, per agreement
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 24 hours or less
Hands-on support
About me
Hello there! My name is Udara and I'm a full-stack staff engineer with over 10 years of technical experience. Currently, I’m working as a Software Engineer at Block. Previously, I worked at Wealthsimple, Mozilla, and EventMobi. When I’m not working or mentoring, you can find me playing video games, table tennis, reading, and writing.
My Journey
I didn’t start off with a clear path. During university, I had a low GPA, no internships, and little direction. Luckily I had several side projects, which eventually landed me an internship and led me to drop out of university to work full-time in tech.
At my first job, I struggled. I lacked communication skills, didn’t know how to run a good 1-on-1 with my manager, and focused only on coding. Over time, through conversations with senior engineers and mentors, I figured out how to grow strategically
Since then, I’ve:
- Led multi-team projects
- Contributed to hiring across multiple companies
- Built a strong professional network
- Started mentoring engineers across the industry
- Launched a blog at udaraw.com
What I can do for you:
My goal as a mentor is to help make your journey smoother than mine. I try to be the type of mentor I wish I had early in my career. To this end, I’ve mentored and advised dozens of students over the last five years.
I can help you:
- ✨ building a resume that stands out
- 💻 assist you with personal projects to advance your technical skills.
- 🎤conduct mock interviews to find areas for improvement and help secure your next job or internship.
- 💸 negotiate your salary (I 5x’d my salary in 5 years)
- 🌐 grow your network by connecting you via my network
- 🎯 set up a career plan work towards it
- 😎 make a great first impression at your first job
- 💼 work towards your promotion
- 🤖 Using AI for personal and professional development
If I can help you in any of the areas I've mentioned or just want to chat, please reach out! I look forward to hearing from you!
5 out of 5 stars
I have received a lot of guidance from Udara about what I should do in order to achieve my goals. Before I met him I was lost, but he led me in the right direction.
Standard Plan • 10 months
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent mentor. Gives regular feedback, tasks to complete and personalized career advice.
Standard Plan • 1 month
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent mentor, provides really incredible support and resources for you to grow and learn!!
Standard Plan • 4 months
Notify me when Udara has new spots
We will send you a quick email if Udara has new open spots for mentorship, and only in that case!
Book a free intro call with Udara
Connect with Udara in a quick call (usually under 30 minutes)
One-off sessions with Udara
One-off sessions are a great option if you're looking for specific advice on a certain topic.
Having a good resume on hand when going on the job hunt is crucial, and will make your search a lot easier. Even if you're …
Some big interviews coming up? In this 1-hour session, a mentor with hiring experience will act as a technical interviewer and ask you some standard …
What's included in the trial?
Every trial is a little different–here's what Udara says about their trial:
We'll meet for a quick call (usually under 30 minutes) where we:
- Break the ice and introduce ourselves
- Discuss your goals and how I can support you
- Coordinate logistics like time zones, meeting frequency, and communication methods
