$240 / month
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When I became an Engineering Manager, I expected the hardest part to be the technology.
It wasn't.
The hardest part was learning how to lead.
Prioritizing incidents.
Managing stakeholders.
Running effective 1:1s.
Helping experienced engineers grow.
Making decisions with incomplete information.
Nobody teaches you those skills.
Over the last 15+ years at Oracle, I've learned that successful engineering organizations aren't built by heroes.
They're built by systems.
Systems for prioritization.
Systems for communication.
Systems for incident management.
Systems that reduce chaos.
That's what I help my mentees build.
I don't believe in motivational conversations without action.
Every session ends with concrete next steps, and between sessions we'll review progress, adjust the plan, and keep moving toward your goal.
A field guide for SRE incident execution in high-pressure environments
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Stop relying on memory. Build a system that helps you make better decisions every day.
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What nobody told me about managing specialized teams, navigating uncertainty, and scaling through people and processes
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You tell Ricardo your goals. They see exactly what you want to work on before session one.
You meet within days. Ricardo 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.
Ricardo Acosta
Engineering Manager | Cloud Operations @ Oracle at Oracle
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What's included in the trial?
Every trial is a little different–here's what Ricardo says about their trial:
We'll meet for a quick 30-minute introductory call where we:
* Get to know each other and discuss your background
* Review your career goals and current challenges
* Identify areas where I can best support your growth
* Discuss a potential roadmap tailored to your objectives
* Coordinate logistics such as time zones, meeting frequency, and communication preferences
By the end of the session, you'll have a clearer understanding of how our mentorship can help you advance your
