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Staff Frontend Engineer | Conference Speaker | Specialized in React, Frontend Architecture & Monetization
Switzerland
Speaks English and French
Active yesterday Usually responds in a few hours

Services

$390 / month

This plan is great for those that need active support with leveling up their web development game

2 calls per month (25min/call)

Unlimited Q&A via chat

Expect responses in 24 hours or less

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About

TL;DR

I’m Faris, Staff Software Engineer at Smallpdf, former Engineering Manager, international tech conference speaker, workshop instructor, and tech community organizer. I mentor engineers on both the technical and career side: scaling systems, career growth, shifting into tech, management, public speaking, community building, and learning how to self-lead your career.

👉 Best way to get started: spend a few minutes writing down your intention for mentorship and how I can help you, even if you use ChatGPT to draft it . The clearer you are, the more impact I can have. Help me help you.

👋 About Me

I’ve spent my career scaling products and teams across industries like Fintech, Fitness, Media, and Connected TV, with roles at Smallpdf, Fiit, Discovery, Eurosport, GCN, Skiddle, and Paytrix. I’ve worked hands-on as a Staff Engineer and previously as an Engineering Manager, giving me a perspective that bridges technical depth with people and organizational growth.

Outside of work, I’m an organizer of international tech communities and events, which keeps me close to industry trends and connected to how developers grow beyond the workplace. I also speak at conferences and run workshops on topics like scaling frontends, observability, monetization, and career development.

🛠 What We Can Work On
- Career Growth & Management: leveling up, moving into leadership, navigating team dynamics

- Self-Leading Your Career: setting your own direction, building visibility, and creating opportunities rather than waiting for them

- Interview Prep: mock interviews, behavioral coaching, and strategies to land your next role

- Technical Depth: frontend architecture (React, Next.js, TypeScript), performance, and scaling apps for millions

- Public Speaking & Workshops: preparing tech talks, building stage confidence, and structuring workshops

What mentees say

5 out of 5 stars

Faris is a great mentor!

Josh

Josh

Standard Plan • 3 months

5 out of 5 stars

He is an excellent mentor. His dedicated support helped me a lot. I needed to end this time because of the budget issue, but I will be back soon. I recommend that you start your journey with him!!

Tai

Tai

Standard Plan • 2 months

5 out of 5 stars

Faris is an outstanding mentor! He has been instrumental in helping me develop my web development skills allowing me to pursue individual projects. His guidance and support have been invaluable to me throughout the mentorship, and I am grateful for his expertise. He is always quick to respond to my queries taking care to understand my unique situation to offer tailored solutions. Faris truly cares about the success of his mentees and has gone above and beyond to help me achieve my goals. I highly recommend Faris for any stage of your journey.

Rasib

Rasib

Standard Plan • 2 months