John Alexander
Software Architect @ IBM | Mentor for Creative Professionals and Developers | MusicianJohn Alexander
Software Architect @ IBM | Mentor for Creative Professionals and Developers | MusicianServices
$120 / month
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Free 7-day trial
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Ongoing calls + chat
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MentorCruise summary
John is a Software Architect at IBM who leads mobile architecture work. He has 30 years of experience across music technology, mobile apps, and enterprise systems, including more than 10 years at IBM. He helps creative professionals and developers transition into tech, develop apps, and strengthen their technical skills.
Based on 4 verified mentee reviews
- Two reviewers value his proactive recommendations for relevant learning resources and developer skill building.
About
Musician turned software architect, with a 30-year detour through music tech, mobile apps, and enterprise systems (including 10+ years at IBM).
After graduating from Berklee College of Music, I studied computer music in Paris with folks like Iannis Xenakis, Curtis Roads, and Julio Estrada and helped build software like Finale, Notion, and MasterTracks Pro, tools used by composers and musicians around the world.
These days I lead mobile architecture work at IBM. Along the way I’ve mentored developers, composers, engineers, and career changers of all kinds, especially people whose paths don’t fit neatly into one lane.
If you’re exploring a creative or technical transition (or both), I’d be happy to help. I take on a small number of mentees and shape the experience around whatever would actually be useful to you.
What mentees say
5 out of 5 stars
John is a great mentor and exceeded my expectations. He brings a rare combination of deep technical expertise across a broad range of fields, along with exceptionally mature and balanced guidance on business development. I’m very grateful for his support and highly recommend him.
Hamid
Standard Plan • 7 months
5 out of 5 stars
John is very active in suggesting relevant resources to help along your journey to being a better and more rounded developer.
Eric
Standard Plan • 3 months
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What happens when you start
You tell John your goals. They see exactly what you want to work on before session one.
You meet within days. John 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.
