I help software engineers become senior engineers, architects and technical leaders — and help technical founders and first-time CTOs grow into the role.

I've spent 30 years in technology across 20+ countries. I was part of Sun Microsystems' original Java Center team, later Chief Java Architect for Greater China and Global Chief Architect for Mobile Financial Services at Sun, then Chief Enterprise Architect at Oracle Greater China. I've led global teams of more than 1,000 architects and engineers and designed core platforms for some of the world's largest banks and insurers. I'm still hands-on: today I'm the founder, chief architect and engineer of an AI-native global trade platform.

Alongside that, I've taught more than 3,000 computer science lessons — so I know how to explain hard ideas clearly, and how to turn knowledge into real career progress.

How I mentor: we start with where you want to be in 6–12 months — passing system design interviews, getting promoted to senior, or moving into architecture — and build a concrete plan: regular sessions, real design exercises, honest feedback on your work, and support between calls.

I keep a small number of mentees so each one gets real attention.

I don't keep a public LinkedIn profile because much of my work is confidential. For verification, see my firm profile at yangbros.org/people.html and my engineering activity at github.com/fredyoung007.