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$240 / month
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Free 7-day trial
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Ongoing calls + chat
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MentorCruise summary
Sam is the CTO of Rezilens and a former Amazon AI Lead. He has more than 20 years of experience building cloud, data, and AI platforms, including work at AWS and Deloitte, and holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering. He helps engineers and technical leaders land Solutions Architect and leadership roles, sharpen system design and architecture interview skills, and move from hands-on engineering into strategic, customer-facing, or executive positions.
Based on 8 verified mentee reviews
- Reviewers often praise his direct explanations and clear technical feedback on system design, AI, and data engineering.
- Mentees value his help with setting career goals, identifying improvement areas, and planning their next steps.
- Two reviewers mention the relevant resources and curated content he shares to support skill development.
About
I'm the CTO of Rezilens, an AI-powered GRC and cybersecurity platform, and I've spent the last 20+ years building and scaling cloud, data, and AI platforms - from Solutions Architect and AI Sales Lead roles at AWS, to Data & AI consulting at Deloitte, to postdoctoral AI research at CSIRO. I hold a PhD in Electrical Engineering and have worked hands-on with 100+ organisations including Toyota, Commonwealth Bank, Coca-Cola, Medtronic and Amazon.
I mentor engineers, architects, and technical leaders who want to move faster in their careers - whether that's landing a Solutions Architect or leadership role, sharpening system design and architecture interview skills, or making the leap from hands-on engineering into strategic, customer-facing, or executive positions. I've personally coached 100+ professionals through exactly this kind of transition.
If you're navigating a career pivot, prepping for high-stakes interviews, or figuring out how to lead technical teams and conversations with more confidence, let's talk. Book a session and let's build a plan that gets you there.
What mentees say
5 out of 5 stars
Sam is a fantastic professional. He is direct, straight to the point, and brings outstanding clarity and communication to every discussion. His ability to deliver insightful, high-value technical advice efficiently makes working with him an enjoyable experience. Highly recommended!
Jesus
Session: Ask Me Anything - 60 …
5 out of 5 stars
I am incredibly grateful for the guidance and support Sam has provided. His ability to identify key areas for improvement and offer relevant resources has been invaluable. He has shared his knowledge generously, helping me develop new skills.
Behzad
Standard Plan • 2 months
5 out of 5 stars
Sam has been great. He very patient with me and understands how to explain things at my level. He's friendly and easy to communicate with. He responds quickly when messaging.
Bec
Standard Plan • 1 month
What happens when you start
You tell Sam your goals. They see exactly what you want to work on before session one.
You meet within days. Sam 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.
