$160 / month
4 calls per month (45min/call)
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 24 hours or less
Hands-on support
With over 6 years in AI/ML engineering and engineering leadership, I’m a former CTO of Align Group where I led the design and launch of a global payroll and cross-border payments platform in partnership with Citibank and HSBC—powering operations for clients like Unilever.
Today I build agentic AI: autonomous systems that can produce financial models in minutes by combining real-time data, code execution, and document parsing. My work in autonomous systems has been recognized by institutions such as the World Bank and Harvard. I’m passionate about turning complex, production-grade AI into practical tools that create measurable business impact—and about helping others get there faster.
I work best with early-to-mid career engineers, data scientists, product builders, and technical founders who want to transition into GenAI, agentic AI, and LLM-driven products—or who want to level up into engineering management for AI teams. I help by combining hands-on technical coaching (architecture reviews, pair programming, code review, system design for agents), product-focused guidance (scoping, data & infra choices, safety/monitoring), and career coaching (resume/interview prep, roadmap to leadership).
For example, I’ll guide you through building a production agent that ingests documents, runs analysis code, and returns audited results; do iterative code reviews to improve robustness; and set measurable goals so you can show impact to hiring managers or stakeholders.
Grow your career and transition to GenAI, Agentic AI and LLM. Become an expert in AI and cut the noise. Learn Engineering Management, learn payment-technology workflows, and get hands-on with production systems.
Ready to start? Send me a short note with your current role, one project you’d like to build, and your top goal — I’ll respond with a clear first step and a suggested roadmap.
Notify me when Francis has new spots
We will send you a quick email if Francis has new open spots for mentorship, and only in that case!
Book a free intro call with Francis
Connect with Francis in a quick call (usually under 30 minutes)
One-off sessions with Francis
One-off sessions are a great option if you're looking for specific advice on a certain topic.
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What's included in the trial?
Every trial is a little different–here's what Francis says about their trial:
We'll meet for a quick call (usually under 30 minutes) where we:
- Break the ice and introduce ourselves
- Discuss your goals and how I can support you
- Coordinate logistics like time zones, meeting frequency, and communication methods
