Interview Preparation

with Francis Maduakor

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Francis Maduakor

Lead AI Engineer/ CTO at Reef

$149 one session

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About this session

Interview preparation is about showing up with clarity, confidence, and a strong sense of how to present your experience. This MentorCruise session is designed to help you prepare for upcoming interviews in a practical, personalized way, whether you are early in your career, making a transition, or aiming for a more competitive role.

You’ll work with an experienced mentor to sharpen your story, improve your answers, and get ready for the questions that matter most. Together, you can practice mock interviews, refine how you talk about your background, prepare for technical or behavioral rounds, and identify the areas that need the most work. The goal is to help you walk into the interview feeling more prepared, more polished, and more confident in your ability to stand out.

Your mentor

With over 6 years in AI/ML engineering and leadership and experience as a former CTO who hired and interviewed across engineering, data, and product teams, I run realistic mock interviews that mirror what companies actually do. I’ve screened, shortlisted, and led interviews for roles from IC engineers to engineering managers and have hands-on experience evaluating technical depth, system design, and soft skills. In a 60-minute Mock Interview session. I’ll act as a technical interviewer, run a structured interview (~40 minutes), then give focused, actionable feedback (~20 minutes) to help you improve fast.

What I’ll cover and why it works:

A realistic interview flow (warm-up, technical challenge or system design, behavioral questions).

Assessment of technical competence, problem-solving approach, and communication.

Identification of obvious knowledge gaps, communication issues, and behaviors that might hurt interview performance.

Concrete, prioritized feedback and an action plan you can use to improve before your next interview.

What I’ll give you after the session:

A concise feedback summary with strengths, weaknesses, and a prioritized action plan.

Specific examples of improvements (phrasing, code style, design tradeoffs) and 3–5 targeted practice tasks.

Suggested resources and a recommended timeline to close gaps.

What mentees say

5.0 (2 reviews)

“I am currently being mentored by Francis, who has real-world experience and deep expertise in Agentic AI, LLMs, and Generative AI. Francis genuinely cares about his mentees and consistently ensures that every session is…”

Sanju

Standard Plan · 5 months

“Francis is an exceptional mentor who makes AI in finance practical and actionable. He breaks down complex concepts, guides with patience, and ensures you can actually implement what you learn. His support truly accelera…”

Fidiy

Standard Plan · 4 months

Frequently asked questions

What exactly is a session?

A session is a focused one-on-one call with your mentor. Use it to get feedback, work through a specific problem, review your work, or get unstuck. You reserve up to 1 hour of their time.

How do I pick a time?

After checkout you pick a slot from Francis's live availability, and it's confirmed on the spot.

How does the session take place?

Sessions happen over video call. Your mentor shares the meeting link ahead of time, so all you need is a quiet spot and a stable connection.

Can I reschedule?

Yes, up to 24 hours before the session. Message your mentor and find a new time that works for both of you.

What if my mentor doesn't show up?

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