Donovan Lowkeen
Software Engineering Manager @ Zenni Optical5 years of full-stack software engineering experience
Services
$210 / month
2 calls per month
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 2 days
Hands-on support
One-off sessions with Donovan
One-off sessions are a great option if you’re looking for specific advice on a certain topic.
Introductory Call
If you're looking for a mentor, and you're just not sure about how this all works – this one is for you. In a casual, informal introductory call, a mentor will introduce themselves, show you around the platform, explain how our mentorships work, and explain …
Career Strategy
Sometimes, a strategy is needed to accomplish a future career change, or simply to get further in your current position. Should you go back to school? Look for a new job? Learn a new set of skills by yourself? Become a freelancer? One of our …
About
I am a full-stack software engineering manager at Zenni Optical. I started my career as a frontend leaning full-stack engineer, then transitioned into a solely backend role before transitioning to the infrastructure and DevOps side of things. I have helped a number of self taught or recent bootcamp grads land their first job as a software developers as well as helped mid level engineers ascend to a senior role. I understand how important it is to have great mentorship but who mentors you is equally as important as what they're telling you. When I mentor folks, I try to be the friend who gives you the advice you need to hear and not just the stuff you want to hear. Click the link below to learn more about my engineering ethos.
https://www.notion.so/brightband/Engineering-Ethos-c08b57ddf8694b4f8f164e74452cf431
Open to inquiries
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Get in touchWhat mentees say
Vladislav
5 out of 5 stars
I decided to get a mentorship to get an objective vision from a professional perspective on my tech stack and my abilities, and also to navigate me through the process of becoming a software developer.And Donovan is a great match for all of my goals! He's giving me consistent and detailed feedback. He's also helping me to spot my weak spots. I'm really happy to work with him. Highly recommended!
Josias
5 out of 5 stars
Donovan is an excellent mentor, possessing extensive knowledge and a strong understanding of the subject matter. His guidance has significantly improved my coding skills, providing valuable advice and honest insights on approaching complex challenges.
Mark
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic mentor! We're off to a great start. Very available and gives great, practical advice. Feel confident that through his guidance I'll get the job I'm searching for.
Get to know Donovan
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Donovan Lowkeen's journey to coding wasn’t straightforward. Read more about his student experience at the UCLA Extension Coding Boot Camp.
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ArticleDonovan Lowkeen – Meet the Mentor
Donovan is a coding bootcamp graduate who actively sought out mentorship to level up his career from junior engineer to …
