Pair Programming with Jared

My session with Jared was instrumental in helping me gain valuable insights and direction for my career development. We discussed how to update my resume to showcase the impact of my contributions by focusing on outcomes rather than simply listing tasks performed. He offered valuable advice on skill development for AI-related jobs. Additionally, he provided excellent guidance on preparing for coding and system design interviews, which helped me feel confident and equipped for the challenge. Not only was Jared knowledgeable and insightful, but also patient, encouraging, and genuinely invested in my success. I highly recommend Jared as a mentor to anyone seeking support in their professional journey.

Jared was available on very short notice for a hands-on session to help me with some questions about and preparations for my career situation. It was, as always, very valuable, with many tips, hints, and ideas! You can and should count on Jared for the important known and unknown unknowns of your engineering questions.

As a career shifter into Software Engineering, I can attest to the impact of working with Jared on my growth as a software engineer. Our weekly session is always a highlight. Jared brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table, both as an engineer and a technology leader. He excels in quickly identifying specific issues, building a deep understanding, and providing relevant context for problem-solving in a professional setting. He seems to know something about everything, and is able to explain difficult concepts concisely in a digestible way. I highly recommend Jared as a mentor for anyone seeking to advance their career in technology.

Jared is a great mentor. From our first interaction, I found him to be extremely friendly and relatable, which created a comfortable and supportive environment for me to discuss any issues or questions that I had. What really sets Jared apart is his ability to quickly and intuitively get to the root of any issues I bring to him. His technical knowledge is exceptional and far reaching, and he always provides me with thought-provoking prompts and exercises to work through any problems I'm facing. Furthermore, Jared provides invaluable guidance in navigating career paths and interpersonal dynamics. He demonstrates a genuine interest in my long-term success, and he goes above and beyond to provide the support and guidance I need to achieve my goals. Overall, I have found Jared to be an outstanding mentor who has provided a lot of leverage for my career & technical skillset. I would happily recommend him.

Jared is fantastic! He's very experienced, has a lot of wisdom and relevant knowledge to share and is always very thoughtful. Regardless of whether you're talking about Rails, general development practices or management, he's able to offer valuable advice and share his expertise. The notes at the end of our calls are a huge plus, very helpful. He definitely sets the bar high for mentoring, it's been an absolute pleasure working with him!