$360 / month
4 calls per month (30min/call)
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 24 hours or less
Hands-on support
Hi, I'm Miller. I spent two decades at Microsoft leading multidisciplinary engineering organizations - from GPU performance and compilers to cloud migrations and hardware design. It was mostly in the gaming space, and helping other engineering customers adopt and migrate to the cloud.
Having interviewed thousands of candidates, hired nearly as many, and awarded even more promotions, I've spent years coaching folks on what it takes to break through the "ceiling" at top-tier tech companies. I've helped individual contributors navigating their first promotions and Manager of Managers dealing with organizational complexity and I'm here to help you scale your impact without burning out.
WHY I'M YOUR MENTOR:
• EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE: I've served as a technical advisor to CTOs and guided CEOs through high-stakes technical decisions.
• ENGINEERING DEPTH: Deep expertise in the gaming industry, Azure cloud adoption, and high-performance systems.
• LEADERSHIP LIFECYCLE: I specialize in the transition from "doing" to "leading," focusing on organizational health and sustainable execution.
WHAT WE CAN WORK ON TOGETHER:
• THE DIRECTOR TRACK: Navigating the politics and strategy of upper management.
• HIGH-STAKES HIRING: Building a hiring machine and refining your interviewing skills.
• CLARITY & CONFIDENCE Moving from ambiguity to decisive leadership.
• SUSTAINABLE EXECUTION: Building systems that allow your team to perform without you needing to be in every meeting.
A BIT ABOUT ME:
I'm a published author of several game dev books and a few fiction novels. When I'm not coaching, you'll find me running, gaming, or trying to make the most of my pool here in Vegas.
5 out of 5 stars
I appreciate Tom's help and support with my naive questions. Despite my weak programming skills, he is always very patient in answering my silly questions as thoroughly as he can. He would be great at mentoring a CTO or at least a mid-level software developer. I realize I need to pause the mentorship for a while to gain some necessary basic skills. I've been attending his mentorship for about a month, and now it's time for a pause. Even during this pause, I want to continue learning more about vibe coding, and he gives me very detailed guidance on it. I'll remember what he said about being tenacious. I will work hard so that when I resume the mentorship, I will be better and he will be able to guide me more easily：）
Standard Plan • 1 month
Notify me when Tom has new spots
We will send you a quick email if Tom has new open spots for mentorship, and only in that case!
Book a free intro call with Tom
Connect with Tom in a quick call (usually under 30 minutes)
One-off sessions with Tom
One-off sessions are a great option if you're looking for specific advice on a certain topic.
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What's included in the trial?
Every trial is a little different–here's what Tom 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
