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10+ years of experience in all things data
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Gaurav is an Engineering Manager at Spotify with more than 10 years of experience in data engineering, data analytics, and software engineering. He has worked at companies including Meta, Spotify, Home24, and Lazada, and has six years of people management experience. He helps engineers and analysts make career decisions, prepare for job searches, and grow into stronger technical contributors.

Based on 9 verified mentee reviews

  • Reviewers often praise his career guidance for job searches, career transitions, and choosing between engineering paths.
  • Several reviewers value the time he takes to understand their goals, strengths, and individual situations.
  • Mentees credit his guidance with helping them reach interviews, change roles, and make a bigger impact at work.

About

Hello there,
I am Gaurav and I have been working in the field of data and engineering for the last 10 years. I am from India and over the last 10 years have had the pleasure of living and working in Singapore, Malaysia, Germany, Dublin and UK now.
I have over 10 years of experience working in the field of Data Engineering, Data Analytics and Software Engineering at organisations like Meta, Spotify, Home24, Lazada etc.
In addition, I work as a data consultant helping small and medium businesses achieve goals and make better data driven decision making through setting data strategy, implementing data architecture and generally making founders more aware of the information they have.
I have been in people manager role for the last 6 years and I absolutely love helping engineers and analysts develop in their career and achieve their career goals.

What mentees say

5 out of 5 stars

Gaurav has been an excellent mentor. I initially sought mentorship because I wanted to advance my career in tech. Having worked as a generalist software engineer for some time, I was looking for direction on how to navigate the job market and take my skills to the next level. From the beginning, Gaurav took the time to understand my goals and aspirations, and he provided valuable insights into the different career paths available to me. He helped me evaluate the opportunities associated with each direction and offered practical guidance on how to position myself effectively. What I particularly appreciate is his mentoring style. He is approachable, understanding, and makes every session both interactive and engaging. Rather than focusing solely on technical development, he takes a holistic approach by also emphasizing the importance of communication, professional visibility, and other soft skills that are critical for career growth. So far, my mentorship experience with Gaurav has been extremely positive. I have improved not only my technical knowledge and understanding of industry technologies but also my confidence, communication skills, and overall approach to professional development. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for thoughtful and well-rounded career guidance.

Victor

Victor

Standard Plan • 4 months

5 out of 5 stars

After 5 months with Gaurav I’m now interviewing with Google and Deutsche Bank. Earlier that felt completely unrealistic. I’m passing multiple stages and a dream Big Tech role feels so close. I’ve also gained a much deeper understanding of what it means to be a strong software engineer, which has helped me make a bigger impact at work and earn recognition from my colleagues.

Vladyslav

Vladyslav

Standard Plan • 5 months

Vladyslav wrote 2 more reviews for the same mentorship

5 out of 5 stars

Vladyslav

Vladyslav

5 out of 5 stars

I am a Python backend engineer, and I wasn’t sure how to approach entering big companies in Germany. That’s when I started working with Gaurav. He listened to my story and goals, and helped me explore different paths, whether to continue with Data, which I had already been learning for some time, or to transition into Java engineering while staying in the backend field. I had never considered Java before, but since I wanted to remain focused on backend development, I decided to choose Java. Gaurav created a detailed and structured plan that was very clear to follow. Now, after just two months of learning Java, I’ve started applying for Java backend roles. I feel that I’ve achieved a lot in such a short time, thanks to Gaurav’s guidance and experience.

Vladyslav

Vladyslav

5 out of 5 stars

My experience with Gaurav has been fantastic. He breaks down problems methodically and pragmatically, bringing a high-level perspective from his extensive experience. He encouraged me to explore ideas and opportunities I would have otherwise ignored, which proved beneficial. I'm very happy with the mentorship and look forward to continuing our work together!

Rhita

Rhita

Standard Plan • 1 month

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What happens when you start

You tell Gaurav your goals. They see exactly what you want to work on before session one.

You meet within days. Gaurav 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.

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