$500 / month
2 calls per month (60min/call)
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 24 hours or less
Hands-on support
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.
My mentorships are personalized to each mentee's goals, and I also offer one-time sessions for quick consultations. I offer 3 plans for different mentorship needs:
Lite Plan
- Focusing on discussing career questions. We'll have bi-weekly 30-min calls to catch up and use chat for async conversation.
- Ideal mentee: someone who needs guidance on the non-technical side of their day-to-day work (interaction with teammate/manager, how to approach a project, choosing the right project to work on, how to get promoted, deciding whether to switch team/company, etc.)
Standard Plan
- Focusing on heavier technical topics and hands-on work. We'll have bi-weekly 60-min calls to dive deep and use chat for async conversation.
- Ideal mentee: someone who is looking for a job change, trying to switch track, becoming a stronger engineer, learning new technologies, or switching from a non-tech role a tech role.
Pro Plan
- This plan is for mentees who need a dedicated coach for timely needs, such as active job search, startup bootstrapping, and technical reviews.
Notes:
1. I’m located at the PST time zone and generally only available at night time.
2. I will not provide any Netflix-specific interview preparation.
5 out of 5 stars
Rick was the best mentor I ever had on this platform. I've spent thousands on different ones but for general software engineer, he is by far the best. His experience, brilliance, and conscientiousness really shined through the many months he has been teaching me. He taught me everything from DSA, how to interview well, system design, and how to grow as an engineer. I highly recommend Rick as your best option to grow as an engineer. I promise you'll never regret it.
Lite Plan • 25 months
5 out of 5 stars
Rick gave me lots of great advice and wisdom on navigating my career!
Lite Plan • 7 months
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.
Standard Plan • 4 months
Notify me when Rick has new spots
We will send you a quick email if Rick has new open spots for mentorship, and only in that case!
Book a free intro call with Rick
Connect with Rick in a quick call (usually under 30 minutes)
One-off sessions with Rick
One-off sessions are a great option if you're looking for specific advice on a certain topic.
This session is a high-signal career review focused on direction, positioning, and next moves — not resume line edits or generic coaching. Before the session, …
