Job search strategy with Dan

Dan is a rare human, and if you are debating on choosing him or not, choose him. He is straight forward in assessing both your skills and providing honest feedback that, quite frankly, most of us lack for growth. Over the course of a year, Dan helped me work through various dimensions of my budding swe career including technical upskilling (frontend), project based learning, and my own ongoing debate of climbing the ladder vs being an entrepreneur. I admire him for his own drive in his career and he really does live out his own advice.

Job offer accepted - Thank you, Dan! Despite a tough job market, much of my success in landing interviews and securing a job is owed to Dan and his mentorship. Over 9 months, he's guided my transition from QA at Apple to modern frontend/fullstack development. Dan is more than a mentor; he's genuine and passionate about his field. He truly cares about his mentees' success, offering patient guidance, invaluable advice, and generously sharing his time. His no-nonsense, results-driven approach cuts through the noise. Dan didn't just teach me; he challenged me, pushing me out of my comfort zone and helping me improve in areas that were lacking. Through regular chats, paired programming sessions, and code reviews, we tackled a range of projects, from mock interviews to fully-fledged production applications. But perhaps most importantly; Dan's support and encouragement have been a constant motivation. In moments of self-doubt, he was there to boost my confidence and overcome imposter syndrome. There were times when I almost gave up or lost focus, and had it not been for Dan, I very well might have. Dan has truly changed my life, and I feel incredibly lucky to have him as my mentor. While I've learned a lot from him already, I know there's more to gain, and I look forward to continuing our mentorship into the future. If you are reading this and still on the fence, this review doesn't cover a fraction of what Dan has to offer. I highly recommend him.

I reached out to Dan as an alternative to a boot camp. After a friendly introductory chat, I was confident I was making an easy choice and the right one. Dan brings immense value from his time as a recruiter and more importantly, as a senior dev. I didn't need to spend thousands of dollars for video courses I could find free online. I needed someone to help get me unstuck when I ran into issues building projects and who would help push me to progress as a developer. Dan does so with just the amount of push and sensitivity. I truly feel like I have the highest quality mentor. Dan's promise, and the only one he can sensibly make, is that I will leave a better developer than when he found me. He is very communicative and readily available to assist and best of all, continues to deliver on his promise as I level up my developer skills to become job-ready.

Time with Dan was great, he really gave me some important insights and helped me to pick my future career. I am sure he will help many other people to get better at coding, he is very talented and engaging. Recommended

Dan helped me to craft a plan along with projects that would help me to understand Front End Development further than I ever had before. One of Dan's greatest strengths is to help you stay focused on what matters. In becoming a self-taught developer there are so many tangents and side paths that could lead you on a longer path than needed. With Dan's help, I was able to craft a solid portfolio of projects based around React, and JavaScript. His expertise in recruiting has provided insights into how to navigate and approach getting a job. Although I have not secured a job yet, I am early in the process of applying and still reach out to Dan for guidance.