$280 / month
3 calls per month (30min/call)
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 2 days
Hands-on support
Mentees' achievements include 5 job offers and 2 promotions.
At FAANG companies, I interviewed 500+ candidates, hired 40+, and promoted 20+ engineers and managers. I go beyond quick tips. I help you upgrade your thinking and mindset, while achieving your specific career goals. I'd love to work with motivated mentees who invest in themselves seriously.
Throughout my career in the high-tech/software industry, I have successfully transitioned across multiple roles and levels, including IC, TL, manager, and senior manager at FAANG companies (Meta, Amazon, Microsoft). Along the way, I gained valuable insights, connected countless dots, and supported many individuals in advancing their careers. I'd like to extend that impact by helping even more people—particularly entry, mid-level, and senior individual contributors, as well as entry and mid-level managers—achieve their professional aspirations. More about me at https://www.stanleyyao.com/
5 out of 5 stars
Working with Stanley as my career mentor has been an incredibly valuable experience. He is highly attentive and genuinely cares about your success, taking the time to understand your goals and tailor his guidance accordingly. Stanley brings deep knowledge of both the software industry and career development, offering insights that are relevant, actionable, and grounded in real-world experience. What truly sets him apart is his ability to identify what makes an “A-player” engineer and to coach you toward that standard through practical advice and thoughtful reflection. He’s always timely in his responses, and his examples consistently connect his lessons to the challenges I face in my day-to-day work. Thanks to his mentorship, I’ve gained a clearer path toward the engineering manager role and greater confidence in my professional growth.
Lite Plan • 1 month
5 out of 5 stars
I had a very positive experience with Stanley’s mentorship and would highly recommend him to anyone seeking thoughtful, impactful guidance. He is a genuinely passionate and dedicated coach who truly cares about helping people grow. I really appreciated his commitment and genuine interest in my development. Stanley brings a rare and valuable combination of deep technical expertise and strong business and interpersonal insight. He is also a highly organized thinker, with a sharp focus and an ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
Standard Plan • 2 months
5 out of 5 stars
Stanley had great insights into the engineering manager role and expectations. He was able to contrast different environment clearly and with concrete examples.
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