Study Plan with

Struggling to structure your learning journey? In this session, I will help you create a personalized study plan that aligns with your goals, timeframe, and depth of learning. Whether you are looking to master a technical field, break into engineering/research, or upskill for a career transition, we will map out a realistic, structured learning path with milestones and deadlines.

Why Me?

As a Ph.D., former faculty member, and current researcher/engineer in big tech, I have extensive experience guiding engineers, researchers, students, and other professionals in structuring effective learning plans. Whether it is AI, systems, networks, security/privacy, infrastructure, coding, or research methodologies, I know how to break down complex topics into manageable steps with the right resources.

What to Expect

🔹 Guidance on a customized study plan tailored to your goals, timeline, and experience level.
🔹 Clear milestones and deadlines to track progress effectively.
🔹 Recommended resources, including books, courses, research papers, and hands-on projects.
🔹 Guidance on how deep to go into specific topics based on industry expectations.
🔹 If your goal is long-term (3–6 months+), I can also offer ongoing mentorship to support your learning journey.

I am a Principal Researcher at Microsoft, working on AI systems. With 12+ years of experience in both industry and academia, I have successfully navigated career transitions, built strong networks, and thrived in both corporate and academic environments.

I have mentored several dozens of researchers, engineers, and professionals at different career stages—helping them break into big tech, transition between academia and industry (and vice versa), refine their technical focus, and develop long-term career strategies. Many of my mentees have secured roles at top tech companies, advanced in their careers, or successfully pivoted to new opportunities.

Throughout my career, I have defied expectations and broken barriers. Whether it was earning a Ph.D., securing a faculty position, transitioning into big tech, or advancing within it, I encountered skepticism from others. But instead of accepting limitations, I made it happen through strategic planning, resilience, and continuous learning. Now, I want to help others do the same!

If your goal is to break into big tech, transition between academia and industry, or advance in your career, I offer strategic guidance, actionable advice, and mentorship tailored to your goals. Let’s connect and build a roadmap to success!

🌐 Learn more about me: https://sites.google.com/site/spyridonmastorakis
💼 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spyridon-mastorakis-56438190/
👥 See a list of my current and past mentees: https://sites.google.com/site/spyridonmastorakis/current-and-past-mentees