$150 / month
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Staff Software Engineer with 7 years of experience specializing in high-scale system architecture and distributed platforms. I've designed and delivered robust solutions at industry leaders, including Google and Pinterest. Expert in distributed web applications, Big Data technologies (BigQuery, Spark, SQL), and multi-cloud environments (GCP, AWS, Azure). Also passionate about engineering management, fostering high-performing, happy, and growing teams. Beyond technical leadership, I'm passionate about mentorship and helping others succeed. I share my experience to help diverse individuals—from junior engineers and product designers to anyone exploring new technologies—achieve their goals. Message me to chat about what you want to achieve!
You tell Joy your goals. They see exactly what you want to work on before session one.
You meet within days. Joy 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.
Joy Xiao
Staff Software Engineer at Pinterest
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What's included in the trial?
Every trial is a little different–here's what Joy 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
