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$480 / month
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Free 7-day trial
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Ongoing calls + chat
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MentorCruise summary
Patrick is a Staff Software Engineer with backend experience at a Big Tech firm and VC-funded startups. He was engineer number two at a previous company and number 16 at his current one, and he has experience interviewing software engineering candidates. He helps people transition into software engineering, prepare for interviews and career moves, and build stronger career plans.
Based on 7 verified mentee reviews
- Reviewers often praise his honest, candid feedback and his willingness to listen to their needs.
- Mentees value his practical career guidance, including advice on entering tech, mapping career paths, and building a personal brand.
- Several reviewers describe him as patient, personable, and supportive during sessions.
About
I'm a staff software engineer whose recent work has been with a Big Tech firm and VC funded startups. I was engineer #2 at my last stop, and #16 at the current one, with a backend focus in both. I've always really enjoyed teaching and mentoring. In fact I came into software engineering via teaching/tutoring and I want to help you the same way others have done for me. Here are some of the situations I've gone through myself and I would be happy to help you navigate:
- how to transition into Software Engineering
- how to leverage LLMs and agentic workflows to standout while avoiding embarrassing blunders
- how to prepare for job interviews
- how to stand out and build your brand once you have the job
- how to negotiate for higher pay
- how to know when it's time to look for a new job
- how to work your way up to the elite companies and their very generous pay packages
I've faced every one of these in my career. I have had plenty of success and failure. I've interviewed candidates who wanted my job so I also have the perspective of the interviewer. You can find me on LinkedIn easily enough and see what some of my colleagues have had to write about me in the Recommendations section.
I can't promise that you will get what you want, but I can promise that I'll be earnest in my attention, candid in my feedback, and truthful when I don't know something. I'll treat our partnership as I do my day job: seriously
What mentees say
5 out of 5 stars
Patrick is incredibly helpful and patient. He helped me mapped out a practical plan for my career path and has been working with me to turn it into a reality. I've learnt many new things about programming and how to build a personal brand to stand out. I'm very pleased with his mentorship and would recommend him to anyone!
Debbie
Standard Plan • 2 months
5 out of 5 stars
Every chat we ever had was a good time, it never felt forced and I always get something out of every session. Patrick is a nice mentor and would take the time to help you achieve your goals.
Shunshun
Standard Plan • 2 months
5 out of 5 stars
Patrick is a super helpful and honest guy. Very personable and willing to share whatever he can to be able to meet the needs of his client. Even with a couple calls, I feel like I learned a lot and and am more comfortable with my path moving forward.
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What happens when you start
You tell Patrick your goals. They see exactly what you want to work on before session one.
You meet within days. Patrick reviews your application and books your first session, usually within a day or two.
You leave with a plan. Concrete next steps and a weekly rhythm from your very first week.
