Services
$150 / month
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Free 7-day trial
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Ongoing calls + chat
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Month to month, no contract.
MentorCruise summary
Andrey is an Engineering Manager at Databricks. He has more than 17 years of software development experience, mainly in cloud and infrastructure, and has worked at Amazon Web Services, Yandex, and VK. He helps engineers prepare for system design and behavioral interviews, present their experience clearly, and plan career moves into leadership roles.
Based on 21 verified mentee reviews
- Reviewers often praise his thorough mock interviews and clear, tailored feedback for system design and behavioral interview preparation.
- Mentees value his coaching on STAR stories, presenting seniority, and communicating professional experience more clearly.
- Several reviewers credit his practical interview guidance with helping them earn offers, including roles at Amazon and a major AI company.
About
I currently work as an Engineer Manager at Databricks. I am a seasoned leader with more than 17 years of experience in software development, mostly cloud & infrastructure. Ex-founder, ex-Amazon (AWS), ex-Yandex, ex-VK. UK Global Talent.
What mentees say
5 out of 5 stars
Andrey was extremely professional. I had a mock interview with me for System Designs. He took his time to understand my background and goals. The explained well how interviewers use the SD interview to rank seniority of candidates and how to properly showcase my seniority during the interviews. The feedback was clear, the content was deep, the execution and deliver of the session was flawless. It was perfectly tuned to my level and my needs. He was even able to come up with a question relevant to the company I will apply, and it is a non-faang company with a very niche product.
Flavia
Session: Mock interview
5 out of 5 stars
Got an offer for Staff Engineer role in one of the major AI companies thanks to Andrey's amazing mock sessions. I've been preparing to behaviour interviews by myself, but thanks to just two mock interviews and feedback from Andrey I was able to get much deeper understanding of the format ,my strong and weak areas and what practically I can do to get better at interviews. Feedback was super actionable, tailored to my situation and clearly communicated. I feel I got a lot from each of the sessions, both for interview preparation and even for career in general. Can't recommend Andrey high enough, and really appreciate his help.
Grigory
Session: Mock interview
5 out of 5 stars
When I first sought mentorship, I felt lost in my software development journey. Despite working with technologies like React, Rails, and JavaScript for two years, I lacked a strong foundation in fundamental concepts like data structures, networking, and client-server communication. I struggled with structuring my learning and making real progress, even though I had the time to invest. I needed guidance, clarity, and a structured path forward, Andrey provided exactly that. From the beginning, Andrey helped me refine my goals, pushing me to break them down into specific, actionable steps. He introduced frameworks and formats that helped me reason through my objectives and stay focused. His approach wasn't just about providing answers but about encouraging critical thinking. Through assignments and additional reading resources, he challenged me to engage deeply with the material and take ownership of my learning. What made this mentorship truly impactful was the communication. Andrey was always prompt, approachable, and genuinely interested, not just in my progress but also in me as a person. Being from Kenya, I appreciated how he took an interest in my background, which made our interactions even more comfortable and meaningful. Since working with Andrey, I now have a clear vision of my career path and structured steps to achieve my goals. I’ve gained confidence in asking questions and tackling challenges independently. His guidance has been instrumental in shaping both my mindset and my approach to learning. For anyone considering mentorship, I highly recommend it. Having a mentor like Andrey has been a game-changer, and I’m truly grateful for the experience.
Eric
Standard Plan • 4 months
What happens when you start
You tell Andrey your goals. They see exactly what you want to work on before session one.
You meet within days. Andrey 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.
