$300 / month
2 calls per month (30min/call)
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 24 hours or less
After 19+ 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 possesses deep technical knowledge of the gaming industry and provided me with clear, actionable frameworks for landing a role as an Unreal Engine programmer. His insights into how professional projects are structured were especially valuable and gave me a much better understanding of industry expectations.
Lite Plan • 5 months
5 out of 5 stars
Karl is amazing! A very dedicated, understanding, supportive and skilled professional. It's clear that he try his best to make a difference and help in any way he can. In terms of guiding me, I felt he is a good listener and prepares realistic plans for things to work out well. I feel very happy and satisfied for being able to meet such an excellent professional!
Standard Plan • 7 months
5 out of 5 stars
Standard Plan • 2 months
I’m a Fractional CTO, previously a game programmer, game studio co-founder, indie game developer, and head of engineering in fintech. …
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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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Karl Schmidt
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