Orcun Simsek
Engineering Manager @ Meta12+ years of experience in Software Development | ex-Palantir | ex-Google
Services
$440 / month
4 calls per month (30min/call)
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 24 hours or less
Hands-on support
One-off sessions with Orcun
One-off sessions are a great option if you’re looking for specific advice on a certain topic.
Introductory Call
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 …
Resume Feedback
Having a good resume on hand when going on the job hunt is crucial, and will make your search a lot easier. Even if you're not looking for a new position right now, having an up-to-date CV that sells your experience to future potential employers …
Career Strategy
Sometimes, a strategy is needed to accomplish a future career change, or simply to get further in your current position. Should you go back to school? Look for a new job? Learn a new set of skills by yourself? Become a freelancer? One of our …
Interview Preparation
Some big interviews coming up? In this 1-hour session, a mentor with hiring experience will act as a technical interviewer and ask you some standard hiring questions that you might hear in one of your future interview too, and will evaluate your replies. As a …
About
Hi there! 👋 I'm an Engineering Manager with over 12 years of experience both as a Tech Lead and Engineering Manager at big tech companies as well as startups. For me, seeing others succeed and grow is the ultimate satisfaction. I have always believed that when people are happy in their day to days, success and growth follows it along. With this in mind, I've made it my mission to help others around me stay happy and achieve their goals.
Areas of Expertise:
As a mentor, I specialize in two areas: career growth within current jobs, and interview preparation. I have supported over 30 engineers both formally and informally, helping them advance in their careers. And I have over 200 interviews under my belt as an interviewer.
What I Can Help With:
When it comes to career growth, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to feel stuck and uncertain about how to advance. That's why I am passionate about helping others navigate their career paths. I bring organization and milestones to the table, breaking down the steps necessary to achieve your goals. I also help with interview preparation, drawing from my extensive interviewing experience both as an interviewer and an interviewee to help others understand what to expect and how to succeed.
What to Expect From Me:
My goal as a mentor is to bring clarity to the process. Starting from the first session, I listen to my mentees' goals and work with them to map out a plan to achieve them. I am dedicated to helping others succeed, and I expect the same level of commitment from my mentees. I encourage them to bring an agenda and questions to each session, and to follow through on the milestones we set together. I use a shared tracker to keep track of our conversations and plans, providing clarity and accountability along the way.
Unique Experiences:
Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to be interviewed by over 20 companies and have gone through more than 100 interviews. Many of these interviews have resulted in job offers. This unique experience has given me a wealth of knowledge when it comes to understanding what interviewers are looking for and how to succeed in the process.
I'm looking forward to working with you to achieve your career goals!
What mentees say
Luis Felipe
on5 out of 5 stars
Working with Orcun, he's really good on points, giving a good review of what we need to improve and impulse my career. He answer extremely fast. I am very happy with Orcun.
