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MentorCruise summary
Svilen is a Senior Software Engineer at Oracle. He has worked at Amazon and Palantir and studied at ETH Zurich. He helps engineers improve technical skills, prepare for big tech interviews, and make career decisions.
Based on 6 verified mentee reviews
- Reviewers often praise his knowledgeable guidance and clear, helpful feedback.
- Several reviewers mention that he takes time to understand their goals, needs, or situation.
- Two reviews point to his ability to turn goals into concrete plans with clear measures and next steps.
About
Hi!
My name is Svilen and I am a Senior Software Engineer at Oracle, Switzerland. I offer mentorships on a variety of topics, particularly for people aspiring to learn more about the tech world and the big tech industry. I focus on helping mentees grow their technical skills, acquire new competencies, and tackle both personal and professional challenges, and I am dedicated to building trusting, long-lasting connections and mentorships.
Professional Experience:
I have worked at leading companies like Amazon, Palantir, Oracle, and IBM, as well as different small and mid-sized companies, which have enabled me to gather invaluable experience from diverse corporate environments and agile startups. These experiences provided me with insights into different workplace cultures and practices that I want to share with you on your professional journey.
Educational Background:
Having studied at top universities such as ETH Zurich, the National University of Singapore (NUS), and the Technical University of Munich (TUM), I can guide previous, current, and future students through various challenges, including moving abroad, landing internships or new jobs, and making critical decisions about their futures.
I can offer mentorships in English, German, and Bulgarian, and I am passionate about creating an authentic and engaging mentorship experience.
What mentees say
5 out of 5 stars
I had an outstanding experience being mentored by Svilen. He provided clear, actionable feedback, explained how to communicate effectively, and helped me address complex topics. He was genuinely invested in my growth. During my mentorship, I landed a new job opportunity, and he was a constant companion helping me navigate new situations, challenges, and decisions along the way. Our sessions helped me gain confidence, sharpen my thinking, and make meaningful progress. I highly recommend Svilen as a mentor.
Daniel Guillermo
Standard Plan • 1 year
5 out of 5 stars
Svilen is very knowledgeable and he really took the time to understand my goals. He is very responsive and genuinely cares and listens to anything I need.
Paris
Standard Plan • 2 months
5 out of 5 stars
Svilen is a very good mentor. He has very good ability to listen and to understand your situation. I wanted to improve my tech skills for FAANG interviews and I did reach this goal. Besides, he helped me a lot in my career decision. I would definitely resume a mentorship or recommend Svilen to a friend.
Cyril
Standard Plan • 5 months
What happens when you start
You tell Svilen your goals. They see exactly what you want to work on before session one.
You meet within days. Svilen 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.
