Introductory Call with

If you're looking for a mentor, and you're just not sure about how this all works – this one is for you. In a casual, informal introductory call, a mentor will introduce themselves, show you around the platform, explain how our mentorships work, and explain how they would set up a mentorship with you.

This session is perfect if you're looking for a long-term mentor, but you're just not sure how this can work – or if you already set eyes on a specific mentor, and want to get to know them beforehand.

I am a Software Engineer at Microsoft CoreAI working on large scale distributed systems, production infrastructure, and AI related platforms where scalability, reliability, and long term architectural decisions are critical. I have more than eight years of industry experience across several major technology companies, with a background that includes backend engineering, distributed systems, data pipelines, microservices, and applied AI infrastructure.

I started programming at fifteen through a nontraditional hands on path, which strongly shaped how I approach engineering careers and mentorship. I later completed an MSc in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence at UCL, combining academic AI work with practical system building.

In mentoring sessions I focus on practical guidance based on real industry experience. This includes career direction, technical growth, system design thinking, interview preparation, and navigating the software industry. I especially enjoy helping engineers who come from unconventional or less typical backgrounds.