$220 / month
2 calls per month (30min/call)
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 2 days
Hands-on support
Hi there!
My name is Sebastiano, and I'm an experienced engineering leader with a passion for helping others grow in their careers.
I'm currently an Engineering leader at Meta, I've previously served as a Director of Engineering at Upwork and held leadership roles at companies such as Pinterest, PayPal, Snap, and Spotify in domains ranging from shopping and crypto to messaging, video creation, and ads.
As a mentor, I offer guidance and support to engineering managers and engineers looking to take their skills and careers to the next level. Whether you're looking to develop your leadership skills, transition to management, or navigate the complexities of the tech industry, I'm here to help. I can provide one-on-one coaching, feedback on projects and situations, and mock interviews to help you prepare for your next role.
In addition to my work with individuals, I also advise startups at the pre-seed and seed stages. If you're building a consumer app or an HR SaaS product, I can offer insights on product strategy, user acquisition, team building, and more.
If you're looking for a mentor who has been there and done that, I'd love to hear from you. Let's work together to help you achieve your goals and reach your full potential.
5 out of 5 stars
Seb is quite a great mentor! Great character and skills, and don’t take my words for granted. Here’s why I think so: Seb focuses on real situations - he doesn’t drift into vague or generic advice. When needed, he brings in simple, practical frameworks that actually help. He stays focused on facts and clarity rather than emotional validation (i.e., prioritizing fact-making over feeling-checking), and keeps his feedback objective and non-personal. He has this “professional parent” vibe - grounded, and genuinely invested in your growth. He gives both proactive and reactive feedback depending on what you need. He’s excellent at breaking down work dynamics: influence, politics, how roles interact, and how to operate depending on your position. He also helps map out your career growth or support you in reaching your goals if you already have a plan in mind. He helped me understand the dynamics in my team and how to navigate them without overreacting, figure out how to influence stakeholders more effectively, and separate my reaction from facts when evaluating tricky situations. He also helped me identify situations where I could manage my expectations by steering my actions toward the outcomes I wanted rather than relying on upper management. Highly recommend.
Standard Plan • 2 months
5 out of 5 stars
Sebastiano has been truly invested in my growth and provided timely and highly relevant feedback to navigate difficult scenarios at work. He has such diverse experience that he is able to quickly relate and guide his Mentee's. His depth of knowledge shows up in his blogs and deep dive into the blogs helped me get deeper understanding in many areas. Additionally he is also very active in leadership communities constantly learning and giving back to the community. I think Sebastiano is an all rounder and mentoring with him is highly beneficial to mid level managers
Lite Plan • 18 months
5 out of 5 stars
I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for your mentorship. I have found our sessions incredibly beneficial. The suggestions and advice you've shared have been consistently insightful and truly valuable to me. I genuinely appreciate the time and effort you dedicate to providing guidance and support. It has honestly been a pleasure being your mentee. Thank you again for being such a great mentor.
Lite Plan • 4 months
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Notify me when Sebastiano has new spots
We will send you a quick email if Sebastiano has new open spots for mentorship, and only in that case!
Book a free intro call with Sebastiano
Connect with Sebastiano in a quick call (usually under 30 minutes)
One-off sessions with Sebastiano
One-off sessions are a great option if you're looking for specific advice on a certain topic.
One-off session to talk about career goals or general advice around eng leadership
One-off session to talk about career goals or general advice around eng leadership
Whatever doesn't fit the mold: Get a full hour with a mentor to discuss your needs. Be it help with coding something, deciding on a …
Mock interview for Behavioral, People Management, Leadership and System Design interviews for Senior/Staff+ ICs and Managers / Senior Managers.
