Services
$290 / month
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Free 7-day trial
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Ongoing calls + chat
2 × 60-min calls per month, unlimited Q&A. Replies in 2 days. -
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No lock-in
Month to month, no contract.
About
I’m currently a Distinguished Engineer (director level) at Capital One in New York City, where I help shape software design patterns and architecture across the Credit Card Tech organization. Previously, I spent over 7 years as a Principal Solutions Architect at AWS, supporting companies across industries and sizes, from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises, in designing and scaling mission-critical solutions on the AWS cloud.
At AWS, I worked directly with executives and technical leaders in sectors such as energy, transportation, real estate, healthcare, and financial services. I led global-scale modernization initiatives, co-authored AWS solutions, and helped engineering teams move faster with cloud-native, secure, and cost-effective architectures.
Earlier in my career, I led the cloud transformation at one of Brazil’s top antifraud and cybersecurity companies. I migrated large-scale on-premises systems to AWS, trained engineering teams, and built platforms that served over 50 million users. I also helped major banks across Latin America adopt the cloud for the first time.
I mentor engineers, architects, and technical leaders who want to grow their cloud skills, move into architecture roles, or expand their impact inside their organizations. Whether you are trying to land your next role, strengthen your technical voice, or accelerate a cloud project, I bring deep experience, a hands-on mindset, and honest feedback to help you move forward.
If you are looking for a mentor who is still in the trenches, enjoys teaching, and is genuinely invested in your growth, let’s connect. Book a session and we will define a clear path to your goals together.
What mentees say
5 out of 5 stars
Rafael is an excellent mentor! His guidance was clear, practical, and tailored to my goals. He took the time to understand my background and gave me honest, actionable advice that made a real difference. I felt much more confident and prepared after our sessions. Highly recommend him to anyone looking for support in their career journey!
Gabriel
Standard Plan • 1 month
5 out of 5 stars
Rafael is very knowledgeable in his line of work and takes the time/effort to break down the material if needed. I will be definitely coming back.
Manolo
Standard Plan • 7 months
5 out of 5 stars
Rafael Leandro is a highly knowledgeable and experienced mentor in Cloud Architecture and Software Engineering. He prepared comprehensive documents to guide me through my career transition, and throughout the process, I have been impressed by his expertise in Cloud Architecture, Software Engineering, and his ability to provide practical, well-reasoned solutions tailored to my current situation, goals, and limitations. I also greatly appreciate his expertise in resume preparation and his guidance on how to approach interviews successfully. His advice has given me greater clarity and confidence as I navigate my career transition. It is truly an honor to have Rafael as my mentor, and I am very grateful for his guidance and support.
Ladan
Standard Plan • 1 month
What happens when you start
You tell Rafael your goals. They see exactly what you want to work on before session one.
You meet within days. Rafael 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.
