Introductory Call
with Patrick Siewe
Please take a look at my profile here on MentorCruise for more info about me. The "Introductory Call" is meant for me to come to a quick understanding of what's … Read more
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About this session
Please take a look at my profile here on MentorCruise for more info about me.
The "Introductory Call" is meant for me to come to a quick understanding of what's on your mind, how you're thinking about using MentorCruise as a resource or using a mentor. It could also be a good way for us to just introduce ourselves and for you to assess whether we could work well together. It's typically a web-conference call that lasts 15 mins.
-Patrick
Your mentor
I'm a staff software engineer whose recent work has been with a Big Tech firm and VC funded startups. I was engineer #2 at my last stop, and #16 at the current one, with a backend focus in both. I've always really enjoyed teaching and mentoring. In fact I came into software engineering via teaching/tutoring and I want to help you the same way others have done for me. Here are some of the situations I've gone through myself and I would be happy to help you navigate:
- how to transition into Software Engineering
- how to leverage LLMs and agentic workflows to standout while avoiding embarrassing blunders
- how to prepare for job interviews
- how to stand out and build your brand once you have the job
- how to negotiate for higher pay
- how to know when it's time to look for a new job
- how to work your way up to the elite companies and their very generous pay packages
I've faced every one of these in my career. I have had plenty of success and failure. I've interviewed candidates who wanted my job so I also have the perspective of the interviewer. You can find me on LinkedIn easily enough and see what some of my colleagues have had to write about me in the Recommendations section.
I can't promise that you will get what you want, but I can promise that I'll be earnest in my attention, candid in my feedback, and truthful when I don't know something. I'll treat our partnership as I do my day job: seriously
What mentees say
“Patrick is incredibly helpful and patient. He helped me mapped out a practical plan for my career path and has been working with me to turn it into a reality. I've learnt many new things about programming and how to bui…”
Debbie
Standard Plan · 2 months
“Every chat we ever had was a good time, it never felt forced and I always get something out of every session. Patrick is a nice mentor and would take the time to help you achieve your goals. ”
Shunshun
Standard Plan · 2 months
“Patrick is a super helpful and honest guy. Very personable and willing to share whatever he can to be able to meet the needs of his client. Even with a couple calls, I feel like I learned a lot and and am more comfortab…”
Monis
Session
“Patrick was just as he said - earnest in listening and candid with his feedback and very honest to boot. ”
Rakesh
Session
“The introductory phone call with Patrick is a great experience. Patrick is patient, understanding, and overall a cool guy. He provided me with valuable tips on breaking into the tech industry and helped me understand ho…”
Christopher
Session
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