$560 / month
2 calls per month (60min/call)
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 24 hours or less
Hands-on support
No spots left, but you can save the mentor to your wishlist to get notified about their open spots!
No credit card required
One-off sessions with Rick
One-off sessions are a great option if you’re looking for specific advice on a certain topic.
For those looking for career consultation and/or don't want to have a set monthly cadence. We can cover any career questions, such as team/job change, interview strategy, learning new skills, domain change, and promotion.
For those looking for career consultation and/or don't want to have a set monthly cadence. We can cover any career questions, such as team/job change, interview strategy, learning new skills, domain change, and promotion.
Hi, I'm Rick! With over 10 years as a Software Engineer at FAANG companies and startups, I specialize in Backend Distributed Systems and have a broad skill set in various technologies. I've also founded two startups. In the past, I mentored many engineers/non-engineers through work, volunteering, and bootcamps, focusing on career planning, learning new technologies, and interview preparation.
I prioritize quality over quantity, mentoring only a few individuals at a time to ensure dedicated support. My mentorships are personalized to each mentee's goals, and I also offer one-time sessions for quick consultations.
I'm here to share my experience and support your growth.
Note that I’m located at the PST time zone and generally only available at night time.
5 out of 5 stars
Rick is the absolute best mentor I've ever had on Mentorcruise. I've been a software engineering/CS mentee for a long time (2+ years) and used several platforms for mentorship: Preply, TakeLessons, etc. in addition to this one, but he is the best engineer I've ever had the pleasure to learn from. He has given great insight and effective feedback as to how I could clear Big Tech Interviews and has been extremely supportive the entire time. Rick truly cares about his mentees and has irrefutable experience and skills to take their career to the next level. Rick helped me secure a SWE I role in a brutal job market and I can't thank him enough. I would even go so far to argue that *not* having Rick as a mentor (or someone like him) would be a huge missed opportunity for your development. Definitely recommend him!
5 out of 5 stars
Rick was a great mentor who guided me towards the right direction for my goals. He was very understanding of my unique situation and knowledgeable in terms of correcting my course of actions. I would recommend Rick for both day-to-day general guidance and strategic planning towards achieving your goals.
5 out of 5 stars
Rick has been an outstanding mentor, offering deep insights into improving my engineering skills, staying competitive in the market, and preparing for big tech interviews. His personalized advice and tailored study plan have given me a clear direction and greater confidence in achieving my goals. As an expert in distributed systems, Rick helps me focus on high-priority areas while cutting through the noise of online information. I highly recommend his mentorship to anyone serious about advancing their career.
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