Quick Advice Call
with Karl Schmidt
If you're looking for quick and targeted advice, this is an option for you. Keep in mind the time is limited so preparation is key. Read more
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About this session
If you're looking for quick and targeted advice, this is an option for you. Keep in mind the time is limited so preparation is key.
Your mentor
After 20+ years in video games (Relic Entertainment, DeNA, Gasket Games), e-commerce, and fintech, I’ve noticed that software engineers don’t get enough mentorship and guidance. We often go it alone or have managers who are excellent at building software but struggle with leading people.
Over time, I saw that mentoring the developers I worked with, managed, and hired was having a big impact on their careers, and it was really fun for me! Even a few folks who watched a talk I gave on YouTube reached out from across the globe, and we talked over email. This is why I joined MentorCruise: to continue helping with a platform dedicated to mentorship.
I have a lot of experience to share across many projects, teams, companies, platforms, stacks, and languages. Send me an inquiry or apply; let me know what your favourite programming language is; ask me questions; I’m happy to help. I will be candid with you: if I’m not a fit or can’t help you, I will tell you.
What mentees say
“Karl is amazing! A very dedicated, understanding, supportive and skilled professional. It's clear that he try his best to make a difference and help in any way he can. In terms of guiding me, I felt he is a good listene…”
Alvaro
Standard Plan · 7 months
“Karl has a wide range of expertise across low level systems, games, and web which helped me tremendously as we worked together for close to a year now. He responds quickly and thoroughly whenever I have questions regard…”
Brandon
Standard Plan · 10 months
“Karl was friendly, positive and patient to answer my questions and give me guidance. I learned new things about game development (I had no knowledge about it) and software in general. It was a good experience for me an…”
Mathieu
Lite Plan · 4 years
“Karl possesses deep technical knowledge of the gaming industry and provided me with clear, actionable frameworks for landing a role as an Unreal Engine programmer. His insights into how professional projects are structu…”
Parth
Lite Plan · 5 months
“On top of being experienced and technically savvy Karl is also accommodating ”
Ian
Standard Plan · 2 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 15 min of their time.
How do I pick a time?
After checkout you pick a slot from Karl'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?
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