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Udara is a Staff Software Engineer at Block with more than 10 years of full-stack experience. He has also worked at Wealthsimple, Mozilla, and EventMobi, and has led multi-team projects and contributed to hiring. He helps developers strengthen resumes and personal projects, prepare for interviews, and plan for promotions or new roles.
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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
Excellent mentor. Gives regular feedback, tasks to complete and personalized career advice.
Standard Plan • 1 month
5 out of 5 stars
Very good and helpful mentor.
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
You tell Udara your goals. They see exactly what you want to work on before session one.
You meet within days. Udara reviews your application and books your first session, usually within a day or two.
You leave with a plan. Concrete next steps and a weekly rhythm from your very first week.
Udara Weerasinghege
Staff Software Engineer at Block
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Book a free intro call with Udara
Connect with Udara in a quick call (usually 15-20 minutes)
One-off sessions with Udara
One-off sessions are a great option if you're looking for specific advice on a certain topic.
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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
