Karl Schmidt

CTO @ Karl Schmidt Consulting
Gaming CTO and studio co-founder, Technical Director, Indie Game Developer, Author at DebugBetter
Canada 5.0 (13 reviews) Active today Usually responds in a few hours
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$210 / month

If you're looking for ongoing Q&A, coaching and regular video calls.

2 calls per month (30min/call)

Unlimited Q&A via chat

Expect responses in 24 hours or less

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About

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.

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What mentees say

Ndubisi

Ndubisi

5 out of 5 stars

Lite Plan · 
3 months

He offered both advice and resources that aimed for me to get more ahead of the professional position I aimed for. Both easy to converse with and respectful.

Ahmad

Ahmad

5 out of 5 stars

Standard Plan · 
3 months

Karl takes a practical approach and focuses on hands-on experience, which is the most important thing in a mentorship.

Charlie

Charlie

5 out of 5 stars

Standard Plan · 
1 month

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.

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Charlie

Charlie

5 out of 5 stars

Karl consistently excels in providing timely responses and offers insightful advice, coupled with innovative solutions for the challenges I faced in my project. His profound professional experience and expertise make him an invaluable mentor.

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