Services
$180 / month
Start free, decide later
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Free 7-day trial
No charge until day 7. Cancel anytime. -
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Ongoing calls + chat
2 × 30-min calls per month, unlimited Q&A. Replies in 3-4 days. -
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No lock-in
Month to month, no contract.
About
Staff Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience building and operating large-scale production systems. I’ve led multiple 0→1 initiatives across system design, platform services, SDKs, and runtime infrastructure, and have a strong track record of delivering reliable, high-quality systems under real-world constraints.
I mentor engineers from junior level through senior engineers preparing for the staff transition. My focus areas include system design and architecture, reliability, technical leadership without authority, cross-team influence, and career growth and promotion readiness.
My mentoring style is direct and candid. I help engineers develop stronger decision-making frameworks, build conviction in their technical choices, and grow both their impact and their careers.
What mentees say
5 out of 5 stars
Francois
Standard Plan • 4 months
What happens when you start
You tell Rongduan your goals. They see exactly what you want to work on before session one.
You meet within days. Rongduan 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.
