$210 / month
2 calls per month (30min/call)
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 24 hours or less
No credit card required
One-off sessions with Karl
One-off sessions are a great option if you’re looking for specific advice on a certain topic.
If you're looking for a mentor, and you're just not sure about how this all works – this one is for you. In a casual, informal introductory call, a mentor will introduce themselves, show you around the platform, explain how our mentorships work, and explain …
Are you facing a specific technology challenge and need expert advice quick? Book a 1-on-1 strategy call now. I'll give you no-nonsense advice that you can put into action immediately, guaranteed.
After 18+ years in video games (Relic Entertainment, DeNA, Gasket Games), e-commerce, and fintech, I’ve noticed that software engineers don’t get enough mentorship and guidance. We often go it alone or have managers who are excellent at building software but struggle with leading people.
Over time, I saw that mentoring the developers I worked with, managed, and hired was having a big impact on their careers, and it was really fun for me! Even a few folks who watched a talk I gave on YouTube reached out from across the globe, and we talked over email. This is why I joined MentorCruise: to continue helping with a platform dedicated to mentorship.
I have a lot of experience to share across many projects, teams, companies, platforms, stacks, and languages. Send me an inquiry or apply; let me know what your favourite programming language is; ask me questions; I’m happy to help. I will be candid with you: if I’m not a fit or can’t help you, I will tell you.
5 out of 5 stars
Karl takes a practical approach and focuses on hands-on experience, which is the most important thing in a mentorship.
5 out of 5 stars
Karl consistently excels at providing timely and thoughtful responses, effectively addressing the complex issues I encounter in my project with innovative solutions. His deep professional knowledge, coupled with a profound skill set, not only enriches our discussions but also enhances the strategic approach to problem-solving.
5 out of 5 stars
I’m a Fractional CTO, previously a game programmer, game studio co-founder, indie game developer, and head of engineering in fintech. …
I had the pleasure of working on Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising, and fixed a tricky bug …
Game credits, biography, portraits and other game industry information for Karl Schmidt - MobyGames
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