Services
$240 / month
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Free intro call
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Ongoing calls + chat
2 × 60-min calls per month, unlimited Q&A. Replies in 2 days. -
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No lock-in
Month to month, no contract.
MentorCruise summary
Eric is the Head of Search ML at DoorDash. He has more than 14 years of leadership experience building machine learning applications, including search and recommendation systems. He helps engineers clarify career goals, improve resumes, and handle career transitions.
Based on 8 verified mentee reviews
- Reviewers often praise his practical, detailed feedback on career paths, resumes, and next steps.
- Two reviewers mention his help with career growth, including leveling up and changing careers.
- Two reviews point to his guidance on workplace communication and handling difficult situations.
About
I lead the Search ML team in DoorDash. My team is responsible for end-to-end Search ML of DoorDash, including query understanding, retrieval, ranking and blending.
Before that, I lead the whole page optimization team in Amazon Search. My career began as a research scientist at Xerox PARC, and my interest in books led me to applying ML to Amazon Kindle, where I grew into an engineering leader. Between 2011 and 2015, I was a serial entrepreneur, venturing at the intersection of tech and business. Since 2015, my passion for machine learning has led me back to applying deep learning to recommendation systems at Hulu, Facebook AI, SmartNews, and Amazon Search.
I got my bachelor of engineering degree from Tsinghua University and PhD degree in Machine Learning from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
In my spare time, I enjoy theater performances, Tai Chi and meditation.
What mentees say
5 out of 5 stars
Eric has been an excellent mentor! He provides practical, actionable advice based on his industry experience and always takes the time to understand my challenges. Our discussions have been incredibly helpful, covering technical topics, career development, and navigating workplace challenges. I especially appreciate his ability to offer fresh perspectives and help me approach problems in a more structured way. He is approachable, supportive, and genuinely invested in my growth. I always leave our sessions with valuable insights and clear next steps. I highly recommend Eric to anyone looking to grow professionally and advance their career in tech!
Yong Lik
Standard Plan • 4 months
5 out of 5 stars
Eric is a great mentor, and I learned a lot from him. He is very experienced and helped me learn a very important perspective about leveling up in career.
Shekhar
Standard Plan • 1 month
What happens when you start
You tell Eric your goals. They see exactly what you want to work on before session one.
You meet within days. Eric 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.
