$150 / month
Regular calls, per agreement
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 2 days
Hands-on support
Starts with a free 7-day trial – less commitment than a paid call, cancel anytime.
$150 / month
Regular calls, per agreement
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 2 days
Hands-on support
$150 / month
Regular calls, per agreement
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 2 days
Hands-on support
$150 / month
Start free, decide later
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!
Mentees who work with a mentor for 3+ months reach their goals 2x faster than those going it alone. Long-term mentorship means fewer false starts, more focused sessions, and support that builds week after week.
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Joy Xiao
Staff Software Engineer at Pinterest
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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
