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Paul is a Director of Engineering and former Amazon leader with more than 20 years in software development. He has led teams at Amazon, Disney, and startups, including scaling teams from zero to 30 people. He helps software engineers build promotion plans, strengthen resumes and interview skills, and lead teams with greater business impact.
Based on 28 verified mentee reviews
I have over 20 years of software development experience, scaling teams from 0 - 30 members. I have had leadership experience at Amazon, Disney, and at various startups. I can coach you on career development, resume reviews, tech interview prep (I have > 2k interviews over my career, and over 300 at Amazon), leadership all the way to the C-Suite.
Please reach out if you cannot afford my sessions. I give a 90% discount to those in need (documentation required) and truly do not have means to pay. Additionally, I give a discount to minorities in the industry (people of color, women, disabilities, etc).
5 out of 5 stars
Paul’s direct, brutally honest feedback is one of his greatest strengths. He doesn’t sugarcoat weaknesses and offers clear, practical guidance on improvement. I truly cherish our relationship and hope to continue it in the future when I need it.
Lite Plan • 11 months
5 out of 5 stars
A few years ago, I was promoted to lead an org of roughly 60 people, including managers, staff engineers, and TLs. Despite the team size and scale, I was operating like an IC (heavily involved in system design and tried to solve every technical problems). Reading books, getting company provided coach, and working with internal mentor wasn't working for me I wanted to be an effective leader and scale my management style to run my org effectively I reached out to a few mentors on MentorCruise and Paul was the right fit after our intro session. There are a few things I learned under his mentorship 1. Patience: Initially, he let me bring him simple problems and gave me answers. After a few months, he pointed out that I wasn't spending enough time to think through my problem because I knew he was my safety net. That hit me hard since it's true yet I did not feel upset. Paul's patience and humanity made me feel like he wanted me to grow 2. 90% of the problems are solvable by having a backbone. Paul acted as a sounding board, giving me the confidence to have a backbone to have tough conversation with my manager, stakeholders, and direct reports 3. Engineering management mechanism: Paul shared mechanisms like weekly reviews, owner with date, set goal, let them figure out. These are simple yet effective framework to run the team at my scale The change is so big - I re-read my old notes and I would fire my two-year-ago self from asking those questions or taking/not taking actions to manage my team. By applying these frameworks and having Paul as my sounding board, my org has delivered outsized results including a conversion optimization that's equivalent to 12 months of a/b testings. We also stabilized our infra, moving from the least stable team in the company to one of the most reliable I am very lucky to have Paul as my mentor for the past few years
Standard Plan • 2 years
3 out of 5 stars
Paul was very kind and easy to talk to, and I appreciate the time I spent with him. After two sessions, though, I realized he wasn't quite the right fit for what I was looking for in a mentor. I felt that a lot of the advice centered around needing to give up many other commitments, which I understand can be necessary at times. However, I didn't feel like my personal situation or the specific challenges I was facing were fully understood. I left feeling that my concerns weren't really being heard, so I don't think it was the right match for me. I can definitely see how his approach could work well for others—it just wasn't the best fit for my needs.
Standard Plan • 1 month
You tell Paul your goals. They see exactly what you want to work on before session one.
You meet within days. Paul 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.
Paul Kim
Director of Engineering at ex Amazon
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One-off sessions with Paul
One-off sessions are a great option if you're looking for specific advice on a certain topic.
An introductory call is a simple way to get to know a mentor before committing to ongoing mentorship. This session gives you the chance to …
Your resume often decides whether you get the interview or get overlooked. This MentorCruise session is designed to help you strengthen your resume so it …
Whatever doesn't fit the mold: Get 30 minutes with a mentor to discuss your needs. Be it help with some code, discussing through an issue …
A good study plan does more than organize your time. It helps you focus on the right things, build momentum, and make steady progress without …
Career growth rarely happens by accident. This MentorCruise session is designed to help you build a clearer roadmap for where you want to go next …
Sometimes the fastest way to grow is to get thoughtful feedback on the work you are already doing. This MentorCruise session is designed to help …
Interview preparation is about showing up with clarity, confidence, and a strong sense of how to present your experience. This MentorCruise session is designed to …
Whatever doesn't fit the mold: Get a full hour with a mentor to discuss your needs. Be it help with coding something, deciding on a …
3 sessions, any topic! Must be used within 2 months. 45 minutes per session.
6 sessions, any topic. 45 minutes in length for each session. Must be completed in 12 weeks (3 months).
What's included in the trial?
Every trial is a little different–here's what Paul says about their trial:
We'll meet for a quick call (usually under 30 minutes) where we:
- Break the ice and introduce ourselves
- Discuss your goals and how I can support you
- Coordinate logistics like time zones, meeting frequency, and communication methods
