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$300 / month
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Ongoing calls + chat
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MentorCruise summary
Dhruv is an Engineering Manager at Stripe, with previous experience at Microsoft and Shopify. He has seven years of experience in engineering leadership and more than 15 years in software development. He helps engineering managers and software engineers prepare for technical interviews, plan career growth, and move into senior engineering roles.
Based on 25 verified mentee reviews
- Reviewers often praise his clear explanations of system design concepts and his help structuring interview answers.
- Mentees value his personalized preparation plans, practical feedback, and willingness to adapt sessions to their goals.
- Several reviewers describe him as calm, approachable, and empathetic when helping them work through difficult technical and career challenges.
About
I am Engineering Manager with about seven years of experience in leadership roles and about 15 years of experience in Software Development. I have worked in different domains and technologies including retail, banking and productivity tools. Currently, I work for Microsoft building Microsoft Whiteboard in the Office Product Group. As a software engineer I have more than 15 years of experience in Java and have worked on Ruby, Typescript and React in recent years. Career growth, coaching and mentorship are my passions. I can help you refine your profile, excel your next Tech interview and land your dream job. We will work together from resume feedback to mock interviews to help you excel. I have previously held offers from Amazon and Meta and have interviewed with Google among the FAANG companies. With my experience, I can help you take the right steps to crack you next tech interview!
I can also help you achieve your full potential, work towards your next promotion, to understand the challenges in the leadership track and how to manage them. I mentor EMs, Software Engineers and students looking for a career in tech!
Medium blog: https://tech-wisdom.medium.com/
What mentees say
5 out of 5 stars
Dhruv is a calm, composed mentor with a deep understanding of what system design interviews actually test. He shared well-structured material to build fundamentals and explained concepts in a way that made them approachable rather than intimidating. What I appreciated most was his honesty and practical mindset and he gives you a realistic picture of where you stand and clear, actionable advice on what to focus on, instead of generic tips. He’s also very approachable, flexible with scheduling, and easy to talk to, which makes it comfortable to ask questions and discuss challenges openly. I’d highly recommend Dhruv to anyone preparing for system design or senior engineering interviews.
Satish
Standard Plan • 5 months
5 out of 5 stars
I worked with Dhruv for around a year and found the mentorship extremely valuable. I learned a great deal about system design, coding interviews, behavioural interviews, and the overall senior engineering interview process. Dhruv's feedback was practical, structured, and thoughtful, and he was always willing to adapt discussions to my specific challenges. I’m grateful for his guidance and everything I learned during our time together. I would definitely consider working with Dhruv again in the future.
Yasir
Standard Plan • 9 months
5 out of 5 stars
Dhruv is one of the calm and most composed mentors I've had the opportunity to work with. He has a deep understanding of the interview process, and his advice is practical, actionable, and easy to relate to. He's also very approachable and creates a comfortable environment where it's easy to ask questions and discuss challenges.
Dharma
Lite Plan • 9 months
What happens when you start
You tell Dhruv your goals. They see exactly what you want to work on before session one.
You meet within days. Dhruv 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.
