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Director of Engineering | Streaming, AI & Cloud Architecture | Ex-AWS & AT&T
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Hi, I'm Or. I’m currently the Director of Product Development at Wonder Project , and I previously held engineering leadership roles at AWS and AT&T. Over my career, I've scaled streaming platforms , integrated AI/LLMs into media supply chains , and managed global teams of 30+ engineers across web, mobile, and backend services.

But enough about my resume—let's talk about you.

Transitioning from a Senior IC to engineering management, or leveling up to a Director role, isn't just about understanding better architecture. It requires a complete shift in mindset. You have to learn how to bridge the gap between technical execution and actual business value. Having combined a B.Sc. in Computer Science with an MBA in Finance, I specialize in helping engineers develop that exact product-engineering intuition.

Here is how we can work together:
Navigating Leadership: Whether you are making the leap from IC to Manager, or stepping up to Director, I will help you build highly effective teams, manage off-shore resources, and handle the "messy middle" of tech leadership.
Cracking the Interview Loop: I know exactly what hiring committees at top-tier tech companies are looking for. We will run targeted mock behavioral interviews so you walk in fully prepared.
Architecture & Product Strategy: From optimizing AWS cloud deployments to reducing platform costs , I will help you design scalable systems that solve real business problems and secure stakeholder buy-in.

When I'm not designing technical roadmaps, I'm usually dialing in my home espresso setup or meticulously planning my family's next trip.

If you are looking for actionable, highly structured guidance to accelerate your tech career, let's chat.

What mentees say

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My Story: Seeking the Right Guidance for the Next Step After spending nearly two decades architecting cloud-native systems and guiding enterprise infrastructure transformations, I reached a pivotal point in my career. I was targeting senior technical management and leadership roles, but I knew that translating complex engineering achievements into a compelling leadership narrative required a highly specific, refined approach. I didn't just need generic interview prep; I needed an external sounding board from someone who truly understood the intersection of elite technical execution and high-level product strategy. I sought out a mentor who could bridge the gap between deep infrastructure knowledge and executive leadership, which led me to Or on MentorCruise. Our Collaboration: Structured, Strategic, and Highly Empathetic From our very first interaction, Or’s background as a Director of Product Development and an ex-AWS employee shone through. We structured our mentorship into four highly focused, tactical sessions: one dedicated to resume review and feedback, two deep dives into behavioral interviews, and a final, rigorous architecture session. He didn’t just hand out generic advice; he took the time to actively listen, dissect my past experiences, and carefully guide me toward framing my background in the most impactful way possible. Whether we were deconstructing Amazon leadership principles during our behavioral sessions or whiteboarding complex, scalable systems in our architecture session, his feedback was always constructive, nuanced, and exceptionally clear. The Impact: Elevated Confidence and Sharpened Delivery The impact of this mentorship on my professional development has been immense. The initial resume review transformed my CV from a technical milestones into a cohesive story of leadership and enterprise value delivery.

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