Services
$400 / month
Start free, decide later
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Free intro call
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Ongoing calls + chat
2 × 60-min calls per month, unlimited Q&A. Replies in 2 days. -
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No lock-in
Month to month, no contract.
MentorCruise summary
Vikas is the CTO at Advaita. He has 23 years of experience at Microsoft, Amazon, and Upwork, where he led global teams of up to 400 people. He helps engineering leaders take on broader roles, resolve organizational challenges, and lead teams more effectively.
Based on 10 verified mentee reviews
- Reviewers often praise his ability to identify the core problem and focus on the issues that matter most.
- Mentees value his practical, actionable advice on engineering leadership, business strategy, and organizational challenges.
- Several reviewers credit his guidance with improving team building, leadership, and career growth.
About
I have 23 years of experience working at Microsoft, Amazon and Upwork as engineer, general manager and VP of engineering. During my career I have led teams upwards of 400 spread across the globe. My focus is on empowering individuals who feel stuck in their careers, unsure of how to progress to the next level of leadership. Through personalized coaching, I specialize in identifying the bottlenecks hindering growth in organizations. Together, we'll develop strategies to overcome these obstacles and propel your career to new heights. I'm here to guide you towards a more fulfilling career journey. Through personalized 1:1 coaching sessions, I'll help you pinpoint the right areas to focus your efforts, navigate workplace conflicts, and manage anxiety for a more balanced work-life integration. Let's collaborate to elevate your professional growth and achieve your career aspirations with confidence.
What mentees say
5 out of 5 stars
I reached out to Vikas at a difficult point in my career. I was facing a transition I wasn't thrilled about, and I needed someone who could help me think clearly rather than just tell me it would all work out. What sets Vikas apart is his ability to cut through the clutter and get to the core issue. In every session, he quickly separated what mattered from the noise and focused our time on the one thing that actually needed to be addressed. That clarity is rare, and it saved me a lot of spinning. With his help, I reframed how I see this chapter. I'm now approaching it with a far more optimistic and positive attitude, and with a clearer sense of what I want from it. If you're at a crossroads and want a coach who will get to the heart of things quickly, I highly recommend Vikas.
Sonali
Standard Plan • 1 month
5 out of 5 stars
Vikas is awesome. Quick to respond. After just a couple of calls I significantly altered the way I approached my CEO role for the better. If you have pain points around development, operations, or high level business strategy, Vikas is a good choice for you.
Mike
Standard Plan • 1 month
5 out of 5 stars
I contacted Vikas when I took on additional responsibilities at work—moving from a Staff role into a broader one. He quickly sees the big picture, spots the few issues that actually matter, and helps me work through them with clarity. He also connects what I’m facing to his experience as an engineering leader in a practical, specific way. I’m more focused and more confident in my decisions since working with him, and I recommend him to anyone stepping into a larger role.
Jon
Standard Plan • 1 month
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What happens when you start
You tell vikas your goals. They see exactly what you want to work on before session one.
You meet within days. vikas 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.
