Larry D Almeida

👋 Hello!

I've developed frontend and full-stack web applications as an individual contributor, frontend architect, and engineering lead at startups and big tech.

I've served my teams as an interviewer and hiring manager for entry-level to senior software engineering and management roles.

I'm passionate about helping people succeed so I also mentor at Techlabs, a Coding Bootcamp in Berlin.

My insights, best practices, and templates can help you launch your career and take the most efficient path, from an absolute newbie or a fresh boot camp grad to a professional at your first job.

My career has spanned North America, Europe and Asia - specifically, I can help you find jobs in European tech hubs such as Amsterdam or Berlin and help you prepare for interviews if you are looking to make this move.

💪 SPECIFICALLY, I CAN HELP WITH

- Frontend and Backend development
- Building a portfolio with live projects
- Preparing a winning job application package
- Interviewing
- Moving from Frontend to Fullstack roles
- Moving from Asia to tech hubs in Europe 🇪🇺
- Maximizing your impact at a new job with a plan for your first 30/60/90 days
- Developing critical soft-skills such as a Product Mindset, Communication, and Stakeholder Management
- Setting a roadmap for a six-figure salary

✅ WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

- Hands-on support via chat, one-on-one meetings, and actionable templates
- 48 hours before each call: I will share a sheet with a few questions to help me prepare and make the most of our meeting
- In our first call: we will align on your goals using a Career Worksheet
- Next, we will develop a structured plan supported by tasks or exercises to achieve weekly/quarterly/yearly goals
- After each session, you will know exactly what to do and why

🎁 FREE KEY TAKEAWAY

If you choose not to proceed, here’s a free tip on the 3 skills you need to master to proliferate in your career towards being highly skilled and getting big paychecks (after learning the fundamental technical skills):

- Working with people - the world is run by people and tech enables them. Mastering communication and collaboration skills will take you further than any technical skill.

- Adding Value - you are paid to add value to a business. Knowing how to write great code is essential. More important is knowing when and how to do so repeatedly, in a lean and iterative manner, optimised to learn and improve your product.

- Making Noise - Once you add value, you need to communicate it humbly but clearly to your stakeholders so they know and remember it when it’s time for a performance review, promotion or raise.

This may sound like bad news if you are an introvert (like me) but all of these skills can be learned - easier with a mentor.

🚀 LET'S TALK

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