Study Plan
with Spyros Mastorakis
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 … Read more
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About this session
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.
Your mentor
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
What mentees say
“Dr. Spyros's approach and guidance helped me optimize my efforts towards my goals by : a) assessing my profile transparently, highlighting the achievable against the "stretched" targets; b) identifying the critical pat…”
Hafez
Standard Plan · 1 month
“Spyros is a thoughtful and bold engineer who, despite having mastered the fundamentals of computing, keeps exploring new ideas and ways to execute. He's a great mentor: hands-on, willing to listen, quick to adapt to the…”
Ansar
Standard Plan · 1 month
“Spyros is a great , intelligence, thoughtful leader and mentor. He helped me come up with brilliant ideas for projects and gave me insights on how to make my projects and portfolio better. On top of that, this mentorshi…”
Brianna
Standard Plan · 1 month
“I still remember the day I sent a message to Dr. Spyros asking for his mentorship on how to do research the right way. He listened carefully to my situation and put together a solid plan to help me reach my goals. He ha…”
Muhammad Adeel
Standard Plan · 4 months
“Spyros is a great mentor. He has valuable knowledge and has been extremely helpful in my job search. In addition, he is available for support whenever you need it. ”
Manuela
Standard Plan · 1 month
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 30 min of their time.
How do I pick a time?
After checkout you pick a slot from Spyros'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?
Yes, up to 24 hours before the session. Message your mentor and find a new time that works for both of you.
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