$200 / month
3 calls per month (75min/call)
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 24 hours or less
Hands-on support
Hi, I’m Sourav — a Distributed Systems Engineer at IBM Research, building scalable, resilient backend systems used in real-world production.
I specialize in microservices, event-driven architectures, and system design, and I help engineers break into top product companies and grow into strong backend/system design roles.
🎯 What I Help You With
System Design Interviews (HLD + LLD) — learn to think like a senior engineer
Backend & Distributed Systems — microservices, Kafka, APIs, scalability
DSA & Coding Interviews — structured problem-solving (Leetcode-style)
Mock Interviews & Career Growth — feedback, resume, and roadmap
🏗 Core Areas
Event-driven systems (Kafka, async architectures)
Scalable microservices & APIs
Caching & performance optimization
Distributed data & consistency (CAP, Saga)
Fault tolerance & system resiliency
💻 Tech Stack
Java | Spring Boot | Kafka | MySQL | Cassandra | Redis | Docker | Kubernetes | CI/CD
🧩 Mentorship Style
Hands-on, practical learning
Structured roadmap tailored to you
Honest feedback with clear improvement plan
🎯 Outcome
You’ll gain the confidence to design scalable systems, crack interviews, and grow into a strong backend engineer.
5 out of 5 stars
I had a great experience with SP. He explains things clearly and in a simple way, which makes them easy to understand. He is very friendly and supportive, always ready to help whenever I have questions. I also really appreciate how fast he responds. Overall, he’s a great mentor and I would definitely recommend him.
Lite Plan • 2 months
5 out of 5 stars
Thank you for such a great career development conversation. Your advice was incredibly detailed and thoughtful, and you took the time to explain everything very clearly. I truly found the session valuable and motivating.
Session: Career development pl…
5 out of 5 stars
It was a great first session — Sourav clearly know his stuff and explain complex topics in a way that makes them easier to understand.
Session: Introductory Call
Mentees who work with a mentor for 3+ months reach their goals 2x faster than those going it alone. Long-term mentorship means fewer false starts, more focused sessions, and support that builds week after week.
97% satisfaction across all mentors
Personalized feedback and growth plans
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Lead Software Engineer at IBM
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What's included in the trial?
Every trial is a little different–here's what Sourav says about their trial:
We'll meet for a quick call (usually under 30 minutes) where we:
- Break the ice and introduce ourselves
- Discuss your goals and how I can support you
- Coordinate logistics like time zones, meeting frequency, and communication methods
