Services
$500 / month
Start free, decide later
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Free 7-day trial
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Ongoing calls + chat
3 × 60-min calls per month, unlimited Q&A. Replies in 24 hours or less. -
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No lock-in
Month to month, no contract.
MentorCruise summary
Xun is a Senior ML Engineering Manager at Reddit. She has more than 10 years of experience scaling data systems and more than seven years of people management experience, with work in machine learning, recommender systems, and large-scale infrastructure. She helps engineers prepare for ML and system design interviews, improve resumes and presentations, and move into machine learning or management roles.
Based on 20 verified mentee reviews
- Reviewers often praise her detailed, actionable feedback for ML design, system design, behavioral, and project deep-dive interviews.
- Mentees value her preparation for sessions and her ability to identify gaps in their interview answers, resumes, or technical knowledge.
- Several reviewers credit her career guidance with helping them build promotion strategies, gain confidence, and receive interview offers.
About
Machine Learning practitioner with 10+ years of experience scaling data systems at top-tier Silicon Valley companies. I’ve led impactful projects across Machine Learning, Recommender Systems, and large-scale infrastructure, and have been a people manager for over seven years. I actively interview ML Engineers and Engineering Managers, giving me a sharp lens into what top companies look for.
I’m happy to support you with:
- Resume reviews
- Mock interviews: system design, ML design, behavioral, project deep dive, and Engineering Manager interview
- Presentation rehearsals
- Role-playing critical conversations (e.g., asking for a raise or promotion)
- Career transitions: into management or into Machine Learning
- Career growth topics that matter to you (e.g., goal setting, project planning)
- Deep dives into ML technical topics of interest
Whether you're preparing for your next big opportunity or navigating a career pivot, I’ll meet you where you are and help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
What mentees say
5 out of 5 stars
Xun is deeply knowledgeable about Machine Learning systems and has supported me with genuine dedication. She digs into the details and asks exactly the right questions — the ones that expose gaps you didn't know you had. Her guidance was especially valuable for my ML Q&A interview prep. She gave practical hints and helped me prepare in the right way, not just more. What I appreciated most is her honesty. Xun never claims to know something she doesn't, which built real trust in everything she does say. I strongly recommend Xun to anyone preparing for ML interviews. She's a great mentor.
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Lite Plan • 1 month
What happens when you start
You tell Xun your goals. They see exactly what you want to work on before session one.
You meet within days. Xun 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.
