Rasim Sen
Fullstack Developer/Cloud Architect, Eurostar
: London, UK
: With over 15 years of experience as a developer, I am a graduate of the Oxford Blockchain Strategy Programme and an AWS Solutions Architect. My career has spanned various roles, including full-stack, backend, frontend, blockchain developer, and platform engineer, collaborating with startups and enterprises alike, such as HSBC, Deloitte, Credit Suisse, GSK, and Eurostar. My technical expertise encompasses Java (including Spring and Spring Boot), JavaScript (Node.js, React.js, TypeScript), and both relational and non-relational databases (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Neo4j, among others).
: Long term relationship and Ad-Hoc
: 4
: passionate about coding, eager for hands-on experience, and ready to dive deep(Node.js, ReactJS, TypeScript, DB, RestAPI, Microservice, etc)
:
- Fullstack Developer
- Backend Developer
- Frontend Developer
- DevOps
- QA
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Grow from mid-level to senior-level
- Grow beyond senior level
- Switch career to IT
- Change specialisation within IT
: Software development, TDD, Unit Testing, DB Design, Microservice and RestAPI development, Web development, Mock interview, CV Review
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Adegbenga Agoro
CTO, ZeroComplex AI
: Dudley, UK
: I am an experienced Software Engineering professional with more than 20 years of expertise in developing software systems across a broad spectrum, ranging from small-scale applications to extensive enterprise infrastructure platforms. My passion lies in teaching software engineering through a humanistic lens, emphasizing user experience while firmly adhering to the fundamental principles of core software engineering.
: Long term relationship and Ad-Hoc
: 4
: I am keen on collaborating with mentees eager to enhance their programming capabilities, specifically those aiming to transition from foundational coding skills towards mastering system design and architecture.
:
- Backend Developer
- Engineering management
- Security
- QA
- Site Reliability Engineering
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Grow from mid-level to senior-level
- Grow beyond senior level
- Switch career to IT
: System Design & Architecture, Optimal Database Design, How to work and think within an engineering team, User Psychology
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Nada Kartouch
Senior software engineer, T Rowe price
: London
: I am a senior software engineer I've worked for many years in the industry. I worked mainly in financial services but with different employers and different projects. I am always keen to help women start and progress their career in technology.
: Ad-Hoc
: 4
: I am looking for motivated women who would like to push their career forward
:
- Fullstack Developer
- Backend Developer
- Project Management
- Data Engineering
- Change specialisation within IT
- Switch career to IT
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
: Resume Review, Preparation for Interview
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Monique Grinstein
Software Engineer, The LEGO Group
: London, UK
: I work mainly with Backend and AWS. I am keen to help people start their journey in Software Engineering and Cloud Computing. I can share some knowledge from the industry, help you review your CV to apply for a job, and anything else around that. If you're looking to get AWS certified, I could also help you come up with a study plan, and share tips and study materials. I currently hold two certifications: Cloud Practitioner & Solutions Architect - Associate.
: Ad-Hoc
: 2
: Someone who's starting on their Software Engineering journey.
:
- Backend Developer
- Fullstack Developer
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Switch career to IT
- Change specialisation within IT
: CV Review, Getting AWS Certified, Clean Code Practices, Starting Your Career in STEM, Grow from Beginner to Mid-level
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Hersi Kopani
Senior Software Engineer, Walgreens Boots Alliance
: Albania
: I'm a seasoned Java developer with more than five years of experience specializing in the design and implementation of robust software solutions. Throughout my tenure at many companies, I've had the privilege of spearheading pivotal projects that have played integral roles in the company's expansion. These endeavors demanded not only technical proficiency but also keen problem-solving skills and effective risk management strategies.
In my role, I've collaborated closely with architects during the design, architecture, and implementation phases, ensuring that our deliverables consistently meet the highest standards and adhere to industry best practices. Moreover, I've cultivated strong relationships with senior stakeholders both internally and externally, leveraging these connections to gain valuable insights and contribute to the development of innovative solutions.
Beyond my professional endeavors, I'm deeply passionate about fostering diversity and inclusion in the tech industry, particularly in empowering women to pursue and excel in STEM fields. I firmly believe that a diverse workforce leads to greater innovation and success, and I actively support initiatives aimed at bridging the gender gap in technology.
In addition to my dedication to software development, I'm an avid tennis enthusiast, finding solace and rejuvenation on the court in my spare time. This passion for tennis not only provides a welcome escape from the demands of work but also serves as a source of inspiration and motivation, fueling my drive to continuously learn and grow both personally and professionally.
Overall, I bring a unique blend of technical expertise, leadership acumen, and a commitment to diversity and personal enrichment to every project and endeavor I undertake.
: Long term relationship and Ad-Hoc
: 5
: As a mentor, I am seeking a mentee who possesses a genuine passion for coding and a sincere desire to leverage their technical skills to make a positive impact on society. I am eager to work with individuals who not only excel in coding but also exhibit a strong sense of social responsibility and an ambition to contribute to meaningful change through technology. I value enthusiasm, dedication, and a willingness to learn and grow, and I am excited to support a mentee who shares these qualities and aspirations.
:
- Backend Developer
- Security
- Product Management
- Frontend Developer
- DevOps
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Grow from mid-level to senior-level
- Switch from IC to management position
- Change specialisation within IT
- Switch career to IT
: 1. Coding Best Practices: Delve into techniques for writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code, including code organization, naming conventions, and code documentation.
2. Version Control Systems (VCS): Explore the fundamentals of using Git or other VCS tools effectively, including branching strategies, resolving merge conflicts, and collaborating with teams.
3. Software Architecture Design: Discuss principles of software architecture, such as microservices, monolithic architectures, and design patterns, and how to make informed architectural decisions.
4. Performance Optimization: Cover strategies for optimizing code performance, including profiling, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing optimizations without sacrificing code readability.
5. Security Practices in Development: Review common security vulnerabilities, such as injection attacks, cross-site scripting (XSS), and how to implement secure coding practices to mitigate risks.
6. Testing Strategies: Explore different testing methodologies, such as unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing, and how to incorporate them into the development process effectively.
7. Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Discuss the importance of CI/CD pipelines in software development, setting up automated builds, tests, and deployments, and integrating them into the development workflow.
8. Scalability and Performance :Examine techniques for designing scalable and high-performance systems, including load balancing, caching strategies, and horizontal/vertical scaling.
9. Cloud Computing Technologies :such as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Serverless computing, and how to leverage cloud services effectively in development projects.
10. Emerging Technologies and Trends: Stay updated on the latest technologies and trends in the tech industry, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, and discuss their potential applications in software development projects.
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Shailaja Koppu
Principal software engineer, Apple
: United Kingdom, London
: 18 years of experience in developing highly scalable distributed systems, majorly in data storage systems and fintech domains. Experience driving projects and leading teams
: Long term relationship
: 2
: Career growth, establishing connections and influencing in the org, managing work life balance, interview preparation for senior roles
:
- Distributed Systems
- Backend Developer
- Engineering management
- Fullstack Developer
- Data Engineering
- Switch from IC to management position
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Grow from mid-level to senior-level
- Grow beyond senior level
: Preparation for system design interviews, resume review, influencing teams, driving projects end to end, designing complex distributed systems
1 November 2023 - Ad-hoc Session
It was to the point, and I received the answer of all my prepared. It was a great experience for me. Thank you for this opportunity.
by Farnoosh27 July 2023 - Ad-hoc Session
I would love to have more long term mentorship program so that mentor and mentee can know each other better.
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Monal Sanghvi
Senior Engineering Manager, Zoa
: London, UK
: 13 years in software development, I've been lucky to grow my career from being a full stack developer to architect, then as a manager, and manager of managers. I love building software products. I have experience in FinTech (global investment banks), a bay area head quartered scale up and a UK based startup. I enjoy coaching cross-functional, product development teams and developing technical leaders.
: Long term relationship and Ad-Hoc
: 2
: My ideal mentee would be ambitious, people oriented and ok with tough love
:
- Engineering management
- Product Management
- Fullstack Developer
- DevOps
- Distributed Systems
- Grow from mid-level to senior-level
- Grow beyond senior level
- Switch from IC to management position
: Understanding engineering management and product management, Staying technical as a manager, Strategic thinking and technical leadership
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Rajani Rao
CTO/Principal Technologist, WInvest/AVEVA
: Cambridge, UK
: Rajani Rao is a Principal Technologist at AVEVA, designing scalable, web and IoT solutions in the Cloud with over two decades of experience in computing. Outside of her profession, she is a mother of two girls and an advocate for women in tech. As a dynamic speaker and panelist, Rajani shares insights on technology, engineering, and female leadership. She holds an advisory role at Pixuate, a female-led AI and Machine Learning startup. Rajani extends her leadership as Director at WomenWhoCode London, fostering technical skill-building and career progression. She serves as a fractional CTO at WInvest, committed to an inclusive financial ecosystem using AI. Rajani's vision is to shape an inclusive, innovative global tech landscape.
: Long term relationship and Ad-Hoc
: 5
: Is really keen to grow
:
- Distributed Systems
- DevOps
- Fullstack Developer
- Backend Developer
- Frontend Developer
- Grow beyond senior level
- Grow from mid-level to senior-level
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Switch career to IT
- Switch from IC to management position
: Anything Software Engineering
24 July 2023 - Long Term Mentorship
Fantastic. We really clicked. I am honoured that such an accomplished professional is gifting me her time and attention, and I try to make the most of it.
by Zsuzsanna10 July 2023 - Ad-hoc Session
It's a great initiative, it has boosted so much confidence in me. It feels tech community is not just about long hours and no guidance. It is about help, support and future goals as well.
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Olga Volkova
Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Cleo AI Ltd
: London
: With over a decade in the tech industry, I have a Master’s in Computer Science and over seven years of experience in various roles within SAP systems, including Analyst, Engineer, Architect, and Team Lead, contributing to over 20 successful projects. I redirected my career towards data science in 2018, beginning as a Junior Data Scientist and continuously advancing my knowledge in the field through self-directed learning. My expertise now encompasses a range of Machine Learning systems, including large language models (LLMs), graph neural networks, and deep learning techniques like Transformer architecture for time-series analysis.
: Long term relationship
: 2
: I am excited to mentor individuals who are new to the world of machine learning or are looking to strengthen their existing skills in this area. My ideal mentee is someone who may be just starting out in their tech career or is looking to transition into a machine learning role. You don't have to have all the answers or be sure of your path — curiosity, a willingness to learn, and the courage to ask questions are the most important qualities. I am committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where my mentees can grow at their own pace, build confidence in their abilities, and explore new ideas without fear of making mistakes. Everyone from all backgrounds is welcome, especially those who might feel underrepresented or uncertain about their place in the tech world. Together, we'll work towards not just improving your technical skills, but also boosting your confidence and helping you find your unique voice in the machine learning community.
:
- Machine Learning
- Data Science
- Business Analysis
- Project Management
- Product Management
- Grow from mid-level to senior-level
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Change specialisation within IT
- Change specialisation within IT
- Switch career to IT
: Deep Learning, Graph Deep Learning, Machine Learning system design, Algorithms and Data Structures, Data Science / ML Engineer interview process
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Elena Kochkina
AI Research Scientist, JPMorgan Chase
: London
: I am an AI Research Scientist (NLP) at JPMorgan Chase. Previously I was a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Queen Mary University of London and the Alan Turing Institute working on Tackling Misinformation using Natural Language Processing. I hold a PhD from the University of Warwick. Happy to chat about AI, research career and transition from academia to industry
: Long term relationship and Ad-Hoc
: 2
: Someone interested in AI, ML, NLP, research and interested or actively pursuing a PhD.
:
- Machine Learning
- Data Science
- Data Engineering
- Change specialisation within IT
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Switch career to IT
: Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Research in Academia and Industry, Doing PhD, Preparing presentations/Giving Talks, Resume Review, Preparation for The Technical Interview
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Nonna Shakhova
Data Engineer, Kindred Group
: London, UK
: Experienced Data Engineer with over 7 years experience in SQL, Python, AWS and BigQuery. Focus on ETL processes and data pipelines for reliable and high quality data. Currently working on data modelling and data catalogue solutions.
: Long term relationship and Ad-Hoc
: 4
: Return to work after maternity leave
:
- Project Management
- Data Science
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Switch career to IT
- Change specialisation within IT
: Data Engineering, Data modeling and design, CV Review, Career advice
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Sakirat Kehinde Usman
Frontend Development Trainer, Niyo Group Ltd
: Manchester, England
: I am a frontend engineer with over 3 years of experience in frontend development. I am excellent at building user interfaces and bringing web functionalities to life. I have worked on various projects ranging from fintech to agriculture.
: Long term relationship
: 5
: I am looking for a mentee who is enthusiastic and curious in learning new things.
:
- Frontend Developer
- Business Analysis
- Data Science
- Backend Developer
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Switch career to IT
: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Redux, Resume Review, Thinking in React, Interview Preparation
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Ceri Shaw
Fractional CTO, Thistle Labs
: Edinburgh, UK
: I have 20+ years experience in tech, starting as a hands-on developer, manager and leader. I also have experience in product management. I've worked in a variety of languages including JS, Python, Java, Ruby and C#. I currently work supporting start-ups and small businesses with technical strategy.
: Long term relationship
: 3
: Someone who is really interested in growing their career to a more senior level
:
- Engineering management
- Product management
- Project Management
- Data Engineering
- Fullstack Developer
- Grow from mid-level to senior-level
- Switch from IC to management position
- Grow beyond senior-level
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Switch career to IT
: Technical Strategy, Engineering Culture, Engineering Process, People Management, Start-up life, Running a Business
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Kaylyn Van Norstrand
Software Engineer
: Rochester, NY (USA)
: 8 years of experience in front end development in Angular, Head of many projects in UI and trained multiple developers.
: Long term relationship and Ad-Hoc
: 4
: Someone new to the tech world
:
- Frontend Developer
- Fullstack Developer
- Backend Developer
- Project Management
- QA
- Switch career to IT
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Grow from mid-level to senior-level
- Change specialisation within IT
- Switch from IC to management position
: Software Development Strategies
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Kirthikka Devi Venkataram
Lead, Women Who Code Data Science
: India, Coimbatore
: I am Kirthikka Devi Venkataram, an experienced Manager who has launched embedded system products for 10 years, working for B2B segments leveraging design thinking, resulting in the product's growth and increasing revenue. I have enhanced the system's product features while practicing Scrum and Agile methodologies working in cutting-edge technologies. There has been a keen dissection of business outcomes, engineering design, and empathizing with customers in my career journey. Out of my work, I took organization focused prospects tours, which awarded me presenting the business unit's technical expertise towards acquiring more projects. I work towards empowering women working in external forums and offer mentorship.
: Long term relationship
: 2
: I look for an individual who is interested in enhancing her career structured by the step by step approach provided to her. Interested and passionate about growing skills specific to Tech industry. Individual interested in transition to Management.
:
- Product Management
- Data Science
- Engineering management
- Project Management
- Machine Learning
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Switch from IC to management position
- Grow from mid-level to senior-level
- Switch career to IT
- Change specialisation within IT
: Resume Review, Prepare for interview, Product Management, Transition into Tech.
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Julia Babahina
Lead Risk Management Specialist, Swift
: London, UK
: I have almost a decade experience in cyber security, infromation security and privacy. Also, last 3 years I have been working in risk in product and strategy.
: Long term relationship and Ad-Hoc
: 4
: Dedicated, passionate and willing to learnn
:
- Product Management
- Project Management
- Security
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Switch career to IT
- Switch from IC to management position
- Change specialisation within IT
: Product Management, Project Management, Career Progression and Development, Soft Skills, Personal Brand Building, Infromation Security, IT, Enterprise Risk Management, Privacy
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Liliia Rafikova
Software Engineer, Amazon
: London, UK
: I'm a seasoned backend software engineer with over 8 years of hands-on experience specializing in cloud technologies. My expertise lies in JVM languages, and I've expanded my skill set to include proficiency in C++ and Rust. My background in data structures and algorithms, coupled with extensive work in developing distributed systems at massive scales, equips me with the tools to tackle complex technical challenges effectively. I'm deeply passionate about delving into the intricacies of low-level programming and optimizing operational systems for peak performance. Would love to see more women in tech.
: Long term relationship and Ad-Hoc
: 5
: Any will work. I'm actually single mother too.
:
- Backend Developer
- Distributed Systems
- Site Reliability Engineering
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Grow from mid-level to senior-level
: Software Development Strategies, Resume Review, Preparation for The Technical Interview
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Bernardo Alecrim
Senior iOS Engineer, Revolut
: Barcelona, Spain
: After starting my software development career at the Apple Developer Academy, I worked with high-performance teams on everything from advanced authentication systems to leading creative applications at companies like Filmr, CESAR, Banco Modal and Revolut; the apps I've developed have been featured multiple times as 'App of The Day' and 'App we Love' by Apple. I am currently working alongside an incredibly talented team at Revolut on an amazing banking experience for our customers.
: Long term relationship and Ad-Hoc
: 2
: Either someone that needs to evolve their soft skills in order to progress their careers from a more junior position or someone that would like technical mentorship in iOS development.
:
- iOS
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Grow from mid-level to senior-level
: Mobile application architecture, iOS development, Backend Swift development, Mock interviews
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Anastasia
QA Specialist and Mentor, Trivago
: Düsseldorf, Germany
: ISQB-TM and ISTQB-TA certified manual and automated tester for frontend and backend teams for the last ten years; a degree in Computer Engineering; lector and author of the IT school's QA Basic and QA Pro courses; survived in an abroad company and now hold interviews there.
: Long term relationship and Ad-Hoc
: 5
: Sometimes you understand you need a change but need a veiw from another perspective, because we don't know what we don't know. I'm looking for a proactive individual, who wants a change, ready to apply, open to share and exchange.
:
- QA
- Project Management
- Product Management
- Switch career to IT
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Grow from mid-level to senior-level
- Change specialisation within IT
: Resume Review, Preparation for the Interviews, Career development and job search in Germany, QA management: tools and process organization in the product company.
14 July 2023 - Ad-hoc Session
I really loved talking to Anastasia, I've got ton of ideas and insights! We developed the whole plan on how I can improve my career path!
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Tatiana Cramer
Lead ML Engineer, Conundrum AI
: London, UK
: Ex-Googler, ML Engineer with turbulent startup experience. Having grown ML team from scratch, I appreciate people more than code and convinced that communications problems are tougher than technical ones. Built computer voices and process control systems. Most of my experience is around ML deployment and AI in production
: Long term relationship and Ad-Hoc
: 4
: Having experience in both corporate and startup worlds, I understand their differences and the challenges arising. I myself struggled with vagueness of IT world, so happy to navigate uncertainties. I appreciate curiosity and interest in project structures and communications. It can help if you drive the initiative by setting the expectations from WWC, ideal outcomes and format that can be beneficial for you. European timezone is easier for synchronization.
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- Engineering management
- Machine Learning
- Product Management
- Data Engineering
- Distributed Systems
- Grow from mid-level to senior-level
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Switch from IC to management position
- Switch career to IT
- Change specialisation within IT
: Project and team development, Resume review, career change or any open discussion
21 July 2023 - Long Term Mentorship
Thanks a lot for the mentoring program, it's a great way to grow professionally and get support and help!
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Ana Nogal
Senior iOS Developer, Novoda
: Barcelona, Spain
: I'm a senior iOS developer with ten years of business experience and over 25 years in software development. I spent the first 15 years working as a back-end developer in .NET and Java, but I fell in love when I discovered Mobile development. I am passionate about the quality and maintainability of the application's code and architecture.
I have already lived in some European cities, such as Lisbon, Madrid, Barcelona and London. This allowed me to work in different cultures and dynamics, further increasing my ability to connect, communicate and grow. I love giving back to the community, so I started collaborating with DevPass, helping guide newcomers. I'm also a mentor at MentoCruise, for those who want a more professional follow-up.
: Long term relationship and Ad-Hoc
: 2
: Well, I like to help essentially. I have had mentees that needed more a hands on, pair-programming with them, and others that orientation was enough. I'm ok with both scenarios.
:
- iOS
- Fullstack Developer
- Android
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Grow from mid-level to senior-level
- Switch career to IT
: TDD, Clean code, Refactoring, Team dynamics, Mock interview, PR reviews, Code Principles
7 November 2023 - Long Term Mentorship
The mentorship had an excellent impact on my personal and professional growth. It provided me with valuable insights into fundamental technical concepts in my field, such as unit testing. I was able to have a clearer path on where to begin and, throughout the process, identify areas for improvement. Moreover, having someone to talk to during moments of demotivation and gaining a broader perspective on the market were essential aspects of my growth.
by Marina26 July 2023 - Long Term Mentorship
It's great! She has been so supportive in all aspects. I have learned tons of good practices with her, she is very patient and committed to leveling up my technical skills. And we have a great exchange of ideas. She also has helped build my confidence as a developer.
by Marina20 July 2023 - Long Term Mentorship
She is very good and organized, she always comes with new ideas and support
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Neha Garg
Programmer Analyst, APEGS
: Canada
: I am an experienced Software Engineer proficient in software development and cloud technologies using Java, Spring Boot, Spring Data JPA, and automating project deployment using Jenkins. I possess strong skills in product rationalization, migrating code from a monolithic to a microservices architecture, conducting code reviews, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and providing feedback to peers.
: Long term relationship
: 2
: Students, IT Professionals
:
- DevOps
- Backend developer
- Distriute systems
- Site reliability enginering
- Switch from IC to management position
- Change specialisation within IT
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Switch career to IT
: Software Development, SDLC, Cloud Computing, DevOps, AWS
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Ken Pemberton
Mentor, Coach & Consultant. Engineering Manager, Owner of pembi.net consulting services
: Chesham, Buckinghamshire, UK
: I have decades of experience in the software engineering world, and love nothing more than helping others find their way through the maze. I do NOT mentor at a technical level - there are much smarter people around to help with that - rather with confidence, resilience, coping strategies, overcoming imposter syndrome, dealing with challenging situations and colleagues, etc.
: Long term relationship
: 4
: Somebody wanting help in climbing over the barriers in today's workplace. Be prepared to work hard and be open and honest.
:
- Engineering management
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Grow from mid-level to senior-level
- Switch from IC to management position
- Switch career to IT
- Grow beyond senior level
: CV/Resume review, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Entering the Tech workforce, Building resilience, Building confidence - finding your voice
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Book Recommendations
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Turn the Ship Around! By L. David Marquet
Turning followers into leaders. Required reading for all managers!
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Radical Candor by Kim Scott
“How to get what you want by saying what you need”. But more to the point, a solid framework for giving and inviting meaningful, actionable feedback. EVERYBODY should read this.
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The New One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard
If you supervise people in any capacity, this is a no-nonsense walk-through of the basics. It`s a quick read, too!
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Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel H. Pink
This one`s an eye-opener! Everything I thought I understood about motivation was wrong. If you`re struggling with your own motivation, this might help you understand why. If you lead others, it`s a valuable addition to your toolbox.
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Start With WHY by Simon Sink
“How great leaders inspire everyone to take action”. But it`s not just about leaders. There`s valuable insight here to help understand yourself, too. I also recommend you look up Simon`s Ted Talks, they`re fun to watch and really on-point.
Irina Kamalova
Senior Software Engineer, Revolut
: London, United Kingdom
: Irina is a Director of Women Who Code London and a Senior Backend Software Engineer at Revolut. Her experience as a Software Engineer included working with large projects, search engines, distributed systems, performance issues, and huge data storage. Apart from being a strong developer and a good team player, in the last 3-years, she volunteered for CodeFirst: Girls and Women Who Code London and grew up from volunteer to lead and, in the end, to a Senior Director role within the community. She organised a team to deliver outstanding projects and show impressive results. She built a guild of volunteers to deliver a Mentorship Programme, technical tracks, help with resumes, mock interviews and overall grown community more than triple. As the next step, she will help other networks by holding the position of Senior Director in WWCode. Currently, she works at Revolut and building a platform for retail products. That includes support services to handle our 30 million clients, handle huge throughput and provide law latency for data flow. Irina constantly helps her team to tackle the extra mile and help the company to improve an intervening process, onboarding new hires, navigating interns and running knowledge-sharing activities. As a cherry on top, she helped to launch the inner Revolut Women Guild “RevWomen”. Recently I contributed to my University as a lecturer and designed materials for a course of Software Architecture. This year, I'm connecting different Universities in England with WWCode London to bring more diversity in tech from inspiring the young generation."
: Long term relationship and Ad-Hoc
: 2
: Mid Engineer looking to grow up to be a Senior Engineer in Backend Engineering
:
- Backend Developer
- Distributed Systems
- Site Reliability Engineering
- DevOps
- grow from mid-level to senior-level
- grow from beginner to mid-level
- change specialisation to IT
- Switch career to IT
: Software Development Strategies, Backend Engineering, Databases, Scaling applications, Performance, Technical Interviews, Behavioural Interviews
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Book Recommendations
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Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship by Robert C. Martin
Great for learning how to level up the quality of code base.
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Designing Data-Intensive Applications: The Big Ideas Behind Reliable, Scalable, and Maintainable Systems by Martin Kleppmann
So many great concepts in this book!
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Domain-Driven Design: Tackling Complexity in the Heart of Software by Eric Evans
Discover concepts for creating well-designed software.
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Release it!: Design and Deploy Production-Ready Software by Michael T. Nygard
Learn about stability patterns in software.
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No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention by Reed Hastings and Erin Meyer
Amazing book around team culture.
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The Culture Map - Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business by Erin Meyer
Another amazing book around team culture.
Eleonora Belova
QA Engineer, ReaQta, an IBM Company
: Amsterdam, the Netherlands
: I am a passionate QA Engineer, have experience in testing Web Applications manually and using automation scripts, as well as API Testing (Postman, SOAP UI). I can support my mentees by sharing knowledge and helpful resources. I believe that testing is way more than just finding bugs and flaws, but looking at process and product from the user perspective. Since I am a big fan of exploratory testing, we can also test together during our mentorship sessions! Apart from the technical part I am interested in exploring different aspects in team communication, cross cultural collaboration and volunteering in professional communities!
: Long term relationship and Ad-Hoc
: 3
: I would love to connect with an open-minded early-career engineer, who is interested in learning new things in Software Testing, or wants to know how to navigate in career. I can also help people who are switched from different fields to Software Testing and provide guidance and resources.
:
- Quality Assurance
- Switch career to IT
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Change specialisation within IT
: Test Automation, Quality Assurance, Starting career in IT, CV Review, Preparation for the Interview, Exploratory Testing, Web Testing (Manual & Automation), API Testing (Postman, SOAP UI), Python for Software Testers, Career Advice, ISTQB Foundation Certification Preparation guidelines
8 July 2023 - Ad-hoc Session
by SreedeviBook Recommendations
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Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
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The Pragmatic Programmer: From Journeyman to Master by Andy Hunt and Dave Thomas
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Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It by Chris Voss and Tahl Raz
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The Culture Map - Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business by Erin Meyer
Mona Ahluwalia
Talent Director, Chapter 2
: London, UK
: I'm a Recruitment professional and start-up scaling specialist. I can help mentees with the soft-skills development to really make impact in their role and in the workplace.
: Ad-Hoc
: 3
: I can help with all soft-skills related coaching
:
- Switch from IC to management position
: Resume review, emotional intelligence, communication, interviewing
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Aakash Avadhut Dhekane
Senior Data Scientist, Heyjobs GmBH
: Düsseldorf, Germany
: 8 years of learning how to build software and algorithms using data. Experienced Data Scientist with a demonstrated history of working in the internet industry. Skilled in PyData Stack, A/B Testing, Algorithms and Optimizations. Every day tasks include Statistical Data Analysis and significance calculations, data cleaning, data munging, model development etc.
Skills include:
- Machine Learning
- Python
- SQL
- Data Analysis
- Predictive Modeling
- Deep Learning
- Natural Language Processing (NLP)
- Data Visualization (Tableau, Looker)
- PyTorch
- Statistics
- Feature Engineering
- Model Development
- Time Series Analysis
- A/B Testing
- AWS
- Sagemaker
: Long term relationship
: 4
: Anyone wishing to get more hands-on in Data Science or Machine learning
:
- Data Science
- Machine Learning
- Engineering management
- Project Management
- Backend Developer
- Switch career to IT
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Grow from mid-level to senior-level
- Change specialisation within IT
- Switch from IC to management position
: Resume Review, Preparation for Technical Invterview, Case Studies, Projects for github
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Mariam Azad
Professional Services Consultant, Axians (Vinci Energies)
: Wokingham, UK
: My main expertise is in Networking. I have worked for Cisco and Accenture in the past, and currently working for Axians (subsidiary of Vinci Energies). I have always worked as a consultant in a customer facing role, capturing requirements, proposing design based on the requirements, deploying the solution and providing support both to the customer as well as to internal teams. Recently I have been involved with Network automation where I have been leveraging coding to automate the networking solutions.
: Long term relationship
: 4
: I'm seeking a woman eager to explore a career in IT, surmount obstacles, and thrive in STEM fields. I aim to empower her by sharing my own journey and insights.
:
- Network Engineering
- Switch career to IT
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Change specialisation within IT
: Network automation, intro to Python, Data modelling languages like JSON, YAML, intro or upskilling in Networking (I am CCIE certified), preparation for technical interview.
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Ying Liu
Head of AI, R&D TG0
: London
: I have a Ph.D in Physics and 4-years experience working in the field of machine learning. I published 4 papers and 2 under submission. My expertise sits in few-shot learning, CNN, Diffusion model and transformers with model architecture building using TensorFlow and PyTorch.
: Long term relationship
: 2
: Motivated individuals who are eager to learn the algorithms of Machine Learning
:
- Machine Learning
- Data Science
- Data Engineering
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Switch career to IT
: Software Development, Machine Learning Algorithm, Resume Review, Preparation for The Technical Interview.
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Sahana Venkatesh
Machine learning Engineer, JLR
: London, UK
: I hold Masters degree in Electrical Engineering specializing in Datascience. I have worked in tech startups and automotive company. I have have given a lot of interviews and learned through my failures that preparation and practice are the key and I would like to help someone else.
: Long term relationship
: 2
: Anyone looking for Mock Interview guidance
:
- Machine Learning
- Data Science
- Backend Developer
- Distributed Systems
- Project Management
- Switch career to IT
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Change specialisation within IT
- Grow from mid-level to senior-level
- Switch from IC to management position
: Preparation for Technical interviews, Project review
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Owen Kosman
Software Engineer, Starling Bank
: London, UK
: I've been a software engineer for the past 3 years, always close to core financial technologies: building API designer platform for mainframe customers at IBM and core banking platform at Starling Bank. Coming from an unconventional background in materials science, I learned coding pretty much autodidact, and have the scar tissue that is my graveyard of projects on GitHub. Plenty of people have helped me along the way, and here I am paying it forward by mentoring at Women who Code!
: Long term relationship
: 2
: Looking for a mentee with a thirst for challenge and an open mind. It doesn't matter if you've only done one project or 10, I'll guide you through ways you can learn quickly whilst completing your coursework.
:
- Backend Developer
- Frontend Developer
- Distributed Systems
- Machine Learning
- Network Engineering
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Switch career to IT
- Grow from mid-level to senior-level
- Switch from IC to management position
- Change specialisation within IT
: System design, debugging, developer experience, interview prep, career advice
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Mena Esezobor
Software engineer, Gallagher re
: United Kingdom
: Hello! I'm Mena, and I bring with me six years of rich experience as a Software Engineer, having worked across various fields and within cross-functional teams. My journey has not just been about developing software but also about nurturing and leading teams to create scalable and impactful products. One of my passions is mentoring newcomers eager to break into the tech industry. In my spare time, I dedicate myself to guiding these aspiring tech professionals, offering insights and support based on my experiences.
: Long term relationship and Ad-Hoc
: 3
: Im looking for (a) mentee(s) who is interested in growing in their career and looking for personalized interview reviews, resume tips and practical advice on how to succeed
:
- Frontend Developer
- Fullstack Developer
- Backend Developer
- Machine Learning
- DevOps
- Switch career to IT
- Change specialisation within IT
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Grow from mid-level to senior-level
: General mentorship, changing roles, technical interviews, resume reviews, woman in tech, dealing with imposter syndrome
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Tvisha Dholakia
Co-founder and CBO, apibanking.com
: London, UK
: I'm a co-founder, building in the open banking and developer experience space. apibanking.com is young - for ~2.5 years, we have been developing tech offerings in the financial services space, to solve the friction at the point of integration between traditional banks and the fintech ecosystem. I pursued my undergraduate coursework in Mathematics and Computer Science, and since then, I've spent 5+ years in enterprise technology as a developer as well as a business leader building scale products, and another 5+ years in business building, including product strategy, private equity and venture investments for tech-first players. I have mentored startup founders on product scaling, new market opportunities and fundraising. I'm also exploring angel investing, focusing on next-gen software tech startups.
: Long term relationship and Ad-Hoc
: 5
: I want to work on unlocking potential for people, as mentors and coaches have done for me - help my mentees analyze their ambitions, explore their true capabilities and get equipped with the necessary resources and skills to realize their dreams.
:
- Product Management
- Project Management
- Business Analysis
- Data Science
- Engineering management
- Switch from IC to management position
- Grow beyond senior level
- Grow from mid-level to senior-level
- Change specialisation within IT
- Switch career to IT
: Resume review, Career transitions, Leadership in technology
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Poulami Mukherjee
Software Development Engineer, Self Employed Freelance Software Engineer
: Germany, Berlin
: I am a software development engineer with 6+ enriching years in the tech world, including crafting backend solutions at Amazon and diving into Java, Spring Boot, AWS, and Microservices. My passion extends to technical writing and documentation. I'm currently a freelance Java Software Development Engineer, exploring ML/AI and Blockchain. As a mentor at Amazon and with Women Who Code Hyderabad, I combine my tech expertise with a commitment to mental health, continuous learning, and community contribution. I am driven by the conviction that the intersection of technology and empathy can lead to innovation of transformative solutions for our highly interconnected world.
: Long term relationship and Ad-Hoc
: 4
: Someone who is looking to get started with or a beginner wanting to specialize in Backend Software Development and AWS
:
- Backend Developer
- Machine Learning
- Security
- Project Management
- Data Engineering
- Switch career to IT
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Change specialisation within IT
: Software Development Strategies, Resume Review, Preparation for The Technical Interview, Mock Interviews, Motivation
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Prerna Singhal
Lead Software Engineer, Hubspot
: London
: Currently working as Lead Engineer for Hubspot. I have 12 years for Software development experience (Backend and Fullstack). I have worked with tech giants for 7 years - Microsoft, Expedia, Salesforce and have worked in startup industry for 5 years. Hence i understand working in both in environments. I have worked with wide variety of technologies - Java, AWS, Azure, Python, Distributed systems, Scaling applications.
: Long term relationship and Ad-Hoc
: 2
: One who wants to transition from junior to senior levels.
:
- Backend Developer
- Distributed Systems
- Project Management
- Fullstack Developer
- Site Reliability Engineering
- Grow from mid-level to senior-level
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Switch career to IT
- Switch from IC to management position
- Change specialisation within IT
: Software Development Strategies, Resume Review, Preparation for The Technical Interview, How to grow from junior to lead engineers, Project management
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Victoria Beardow
Data Engineer, BJSS
: London, UK
: I switched careers from Civil Engineering, tried a bit of full-stack development and now working as a Data engineer!
: Long term relationship and Ad-Hoc
: Someone wanting to switch careers into tech and not sure where to start or how to get there!
:
- Data Engineering
- Business Analysis
- Engineering management
- Project Management
- Data Science
- Switch career to IT
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Grow from mid-level to senior-level
- Grow beyond senior level
- Switch from IC to management position
: CV review, Technical Interview, Different roles in tech
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Adeola Adekoyejo
Full stack Engineer
: London, UK
: I am Frontend engineer with 4years of experience. I have had opportunities of working with several companies and building sustainable products for them. I am very keen to solving problems and helping people as well
: Ad-Hoc
: 3
: You don’t have to know so much as long as you are willing to learn and do the work from your end
:
- Frontend Developer
- Engineering management
- Backend Developer
- Switch career to IT
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
: Frontend interview prep, technical writing, system design, web accessibility, testing
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Agrin Hilmkil
Senior Research Engineer, Microsoft Research
: London, UK
: Research engineer in DL since 2017 in both start-ups and big tech. I'm particularly interested in generative models, NLP and have enjoyed scaling up training and deployments efficiently. Recently moved to London from Stockholm, Sweden, and having mentored previously I'm looking for ways to contribute here as well.
: Long term relationship
: 4
: Motivated individuals who are eager to grow. I'm happy to provide both technical guidance and advice on how to build their careers.
:
- Machine Learning
- Data Science
- Backend Developer
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Grow from mid-level to senior-level
- Change specialisation within IT
- Switch career to IT
: Machine learning projects, Scaling up Deep Learning, Software Development, Building a career in Tech
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Sanjana Sarkar
Senior Software Engineer at Meta (formerly Facebook)
: London, UK
: I am a Senior Software Engineer at Meta (formerly Facebook). I’ve worked across several highly technical areas in the company from Ads to GraphAPI (Meta’s third party developer platform) to now WhatsApp Integrity. I’ve worked across core infrastructure (C++), full stack web development (React/JS & PHP), Android (Java & Katlin), and now Machine Learning. I moved from San Francisco, California to London recently and am loving it since. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in the US where I taught courses in Ruby on Rails and Intro to Computer Science.
: Long term relationship and Ad-Hoc
: 5
: I'm not looking for anyone specific. As long as the person is looking to grow, that's a sign of a good mentee
:
- Fullstack Developer
- Backend Developer
- Data Engineering
- Distributed Systems
- Android
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Grow from mid-level to senior-level
- Change specialisation within IT
- Switch career to IT
- Switch from IC to management position
: Resume Review, Technical Interview Prep, Data Structures & Algorithms, Fullstack web development, API frameworks, Growing from junior to senior levels in engineering, System design & architecture
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Nadezda Demidova
Data Scientist, Cybersecurity Researcher, ebay
: London
: I am leading the Off Platform Brand Protection research at eBay. Previously holding analytic leadership positions for the anti-phishing team at Kaspersky Labs and the Payment Services anti-fraud at Yandex. Obtained an MSc in Data Science with distinction from Queen’s University Belfast.
: Ad-Hoc
: 3
: Growth
:
- Machine Learning
- Data Science
- Security
- Project Management
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Switch career to IT
: Resume Review, ML capabilities in Cybersecurity
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Martina Masanova
Lead Software Engineer, OceanMind
: UK, Oxfordshire
: I'm a full stack lead software engineer with 13.5 years of experience. I'm currently working in green tech for a non-profit organization focused on ocean conservation and I am passionate about technology for good. In my current role we track ship movements and use AI to detect vessel behaviour. I work on the engineering side on integration of the machine learning model and on the distributed system with planetary scale data mainly using Azure cloud services and C#. I have previously spent 8 years working within the aviation sector developing web and mobile applications using mainly JavaScript. I am keen to provide support, encouragement and help with improving technical skills too. I think having a mentor who has experience within the industry would have been very useful for me in my earlier career. I was lucky to come across a few helpful managers, but I'm aware it's not a given and am keen to share and help out fellow engineering women.
: Long term relationship
: 4
: Someone who would like encouragement, help with developing skills or career, happy to share my experience within the industry and what to expect. C# and Azure are my current focus in my role, but I have experience in other areas too.
:
- Backend Developer
- Fullstack Developer
- DevOps
- Distributed Systems
- Engineering management
- Switch career to IT
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Grow from mid-level to senior-level
- Change specialisation within IT
: Software Development Strategies, Resume Review, Personal Development for Career, Situational Advice, Preparation for The Technical Interview, Impostor Syndrome
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Lidiane Mayra Taquehara
Senior Software Engineer, Artsy
: London, UK
: I'm a senior software engineer who migrated to IT after 10 years working on a complete different area (I was a factory worker in the past). I found my passion in the tech field and I'd love to help other women who are also interested in it.
: Long term relationship and Ad-Hoc
: 5
: A mentee with a curious mind and passionate about learning new things.
:
- Backend Developer
- QA
- Fullstack Developer
- Switch career to IT
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
: Software engineering, Automated tests, Backend development, Test Driven Development, Web scraping
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Claudia Lee
Backend Java Software Engineer, Lloyds Banking Group
: London, United Kingdom
: I have around 3 years of experience in IT. I am currently working as a Backend Java Software Engineer (Java, Spring, Kafka). Previously I worked as a data analyst (Python, SQL, Power BI) and graduated from Accounting and Finance.
: Long term relationship
: 2
: Someone who's still new to the industry and would either like to get into tech or grow from beginner to mid.
:
- Backend Developer
- Switch career to IT
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
: Resume review; Agile Methodologies; Introduction to Java, Spring Framework and Kafka; SQL; OOP; Software Development Lifecycle.
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Valeriia Amelchenia
QA Engineer, Technical Writer (Freelancer)
: Batumi, Georgia
: Senior QA engineer with over than 4 years of dedicated experience in maintaining product quality at the highest level. Proficient in establishing effective workflows in QA team and collaborating with the teams of developers, analysts and project management.
I have successfully led numerous projects involving the creation of automation tests suites from scratch, for both web and desktop applications (Squish framework on Python and Cypress with Typescript). Additionally, I have led the development of a standalone desktop application for calibrating 3D scanners.
My skill set extends beyond QA, as I took some online courses in 3D graphics creation and further animation in related software (Blender, ZBrush, Artec Studio). I am an active mentor on ADPList platform and share my insights on my own Telegram and YouTube channels.
I am characterised by my critical thinking and a constant self-learner with creative approach to tackling intricate challenges.
: Long term relationship and Ad-Hoc
: 5
: A passionate self-learner, inclined to accept new challenges
:
- QA
- Project Management
- DevOps
- Switch career to IT
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Change specialisation within IT
: Switching from non-tech sphere to IT, growing from junior to senior QA, preparation for a row of interviews, resume and social media profiles review, automation coverage of the product, creating IT product from scratch, business requirements analysis, coordinating between QA and other teams
18 October 2023 - Ad-hoc Session
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Sonali Goel
Lead Engineer, Yoox-Net-A-Porter
: London, UK
: Sonali serves as a Lead Engineer at Yoox-Net-a-porter, specializing in managing and constructing extensive-scale ecommerce solutions. She leverages Java-based commerce platforms and integrates them with open-source technologies like Spring Boot and Spring Batch. As an AWS-certified Solution Architect, she possesses deep knowledge of Amazon Web Services, complemented by proficiency in implementing continuous integration and continuous deployment (CICD) practices to ensure seamless software delivery. Additionally, she excels in architecting and implementing microservices-based architectures to drive agility and modularity in software development With over 13 years of experience in the technology industry, Sonali brings a wealth of expertise in steering technical direction and fostering high-performance outcomes. Her passion lies in nurturing a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Outside of her professional endeavors, Sonali actively volunteers with Women Who Code, advocating for gender diversity. She is also a creative enthusiast, utilizing design templates to convey ideas, thoughts, and emotions visually.
: Long term relationship
: 4
: I am seeking mentees who are enthusiastic about learning and growing in the field of technology. Whether you're a beginner looking to enhance your programming skills or an experienced professional aiming to delve deeper into cloud architecture and e-commerce systems, I am here to support your journey. I value proactive communication, eagerness to learn, and a collaborative spirit. If you are committed to expanding your knowledge and skills in software development, AWS architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and Terraform, I would be delighted to work with you.
:
- Business Analysis
- Engineering management
- Site Reliability Engineering
- Distributed Systems
- Machine Learning
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Grow beyond senior level
- Switch career to IT
: Career Growth and Development, Resume Review, Preparation for Technical Interviews, Leadership and Team Management Skills, Learning Resources and Skill Development Plans.
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Atibhi Agrawal
Software Engineer, Amazon
: London
: My name is Atibhi Agrawal and I work at Amazon UK with Prime Video. I've been with Amazon for 6 months before which I worked at Twitter. I have a master's degree and have done internships at Google, Morgan Stanley, Grafana Labs and Open Source Organizations. I have experience in backend and DevOps technologies. I'm passionate about helping folks get into tech and progress in their career and have previously volunteered with Women Who Code India as well as opened a Lean In Chapter in my college.
: Long term relationship and Ad-Hoc
: 3
: Someone who's looking to get into tech and is sincere.
:
- Backend Developer
- Frontend Developer
- Switch career to IT
: Software Development Strategies, Resume Review, Interview Preparation, Internships, Backend
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Jenny Johnson
Senior Software Engineer, Isla Healthcare
: London
: I have 9+ years of software development experience across start-ups, corporates, and non-profits. I currently work at Islacare, a healthcare startup, with primary focus on front-end development. I career switched into software development and now have been working longer in this field than anything else. I am passionate about diversifying STEM and helping people transition into tech.
: Long term relationship and Ad-Hoc
: 2
: Driven, ready to learn, and has grit
:
- Frontend Developer
- Fullstack Developer
- Engineering management
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Switch career to IT
- Grow from mid-level to senior-level
: UI development, leveling-up, career switching
1 August 2023 - Ad-hoc Session
Yes, to be honest it was very insightful and interesting session. We discussed the topics that I need to work upon. She was constantly resolving all my doubts. We had set the goals to achieve my target and overall it was wonderful session I must say.
by Anonymous25 July 2023 - Ad-hoc Session
I am delighted to have Jenny as my mentor. The level of support, assistance, and care she provides is truly remarkable. Our conversations are incredibly comfortable, and I eagerly anticipate each new session.
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Zarafshan Shehzadi
Senior Data Engineer, Techlogix Pakistan
: Pakistan
: I have around 3 years of working experience with data engineering. I have been working in designing batch pipelines using spark. I have hands on working experience with AWS, Azure and Databricks. I was an Electrical Engineering graduate and due to my love for data and coding I switched to Data Engineering.
: Ad-Hoc
: 2
: People who are struggling to start their career in IT and want to learn data engineering from start
:
- Data Engineering
- Switch career to IT
- Change specialisation within IT
: Data Engineering, Grow from beginner to mid-level, Switch career to IT, Change specialisation within IT
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Mira Davidson
Web Engineer, SoundCloud
: United Kingdom, London
: I am a web engineer at SoundCloud based in London. Previously, I worked for 3 years at a biotech startup as a full-stack engineer after making the switch to tech from academia. I mostly work with React, NextJS, and Typescript.
: Long term relationship
: 4
: I would love to connect with mentees who are looking to level up from a career perspective or improve their technical skills. I have a non-tech background, so can also help with making a switch to a career in tech.
:
- Frontend Developer
- Switch career to IT
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
: Frontend development strategies, resume review, technical interview prep, salary negotiation, confidence building
31 October 2023 - Long Term Mentorship
I had so many difficult times that I have been through and having a mentor during this time who stood to support me and talked with me is a very helpful way to put myself together and move on with my life
by Seda20 July 2023 - Long Term Mentorship
Having a mentor push you to understand who you are what you can do or not what should be focus and things you did wrong and make them right . When we talk I realised how strong I am and what I have been dealed with and got over them.
by Seda20 July 2023 - Long Term Mentorship
Achived my goal. I have been trying to find a place for myself in tech industry since I've made the career decision . The most important thing is never stop belive in yourself and what you capabile of . Keep work hard stuck with your goal and make it happen whatever it takes . When I signed the job contract I was still saying myself like 'did I make it ? I stll can't belive it :) ' This is the most exited thing that I had so far . I wonder what is next :).
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Madhura Chaganty
Lead Software Engineer, Paythru Ltd.
: United Kingdom
: As Lead Software Engineer at Paythru, Madhura leads a team of software engineers for delivering e-mobility solutions. With over 15 years of experience, she is enthusiastic about implementing scalable, maintainable, and secure software solutions. She actively engages in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring adherence to best practices to maintain good code quality and security. She is passionate about empowering women to re-enter the world of technology, actively engaging in the process of learning and exchanging ideas.
: Long term relationship
: 3
: A mentee who wants learn about backend architecture. Learn how to design and implement RESTful APIs.
:
- Backend Developer
- Fullstack Developer
- Frontend Developer
- Project Management
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Switch career to IT
- Change specialisation within IT
: Understanding business value of the code, RESTful API design, Breaking down a problem, Importance of clean code and documentation, Career change, Returning to work after a break, Agile workflow and sprints (developer's prespective)
20 July 2023 - Long Term Mentorship
I think the most valuable thing I am gonna get from this program is that it is not impossible to return from a career break, that female backend developers exist and that I have the skills to become one. Also, ideas on how to tackle a job hunting process.
by Maribel20 July 2023 - Long Term Mentorship
I value how Madhura is supporting me. Thanks to her, I am increasing my self-confidence. Also, I can ask her any doubt and she kindly provides feedback. I am very happy. I also appreciate that the mentorship is open to people not based in London.
by MaribelBook Recommendations
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Software Engineering at Google by Titus Winters, Tom Manshreck and Hyrum Wright
The book is comprehensive; pick and choose concepts that interest you.
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The easiest way to learn design patterns by Fiodar Sazanavets
The book explains design patterns with real life examples (code samples in c# and javascript). It is a good book to use as a reference book.
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Atomic Habits by James Clear
A great book to get 1 percent better every day.
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The Phoenix Project by Gene Kim, Kevin Behr, and George Spafford
The book is written as a novel and focuses on how to improve company processes using DevOps.
Bomee Ryu
Android Developer, Sky UK
: London, UK
: I am an android developer with 6 years of experience. I have experienced projects that even couldn't come out to the world but also experienced huge projects had 1M daily active users. If you want to learn something about a whole life cycle of Android development projects, I can help you and walk through with you.
: Long term relationship and Ad-Hoc
: 4
: Someone who wants to fall in love with Android Development by learning from scratch! Ideally entry - junior.
:
- Android
- iOS
- Frontend Developer
- Project Management
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Switch career to IT
: Code Review, Learning Android development, Learning OOP languages, Flutter, Software architecture
22 July 2023 - Ad-hoc Session
I learned a new language
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Tara Hofton
Engineering Manager, Elliptic
: St Albans & London, UK
: As a technology leader and engineering manager, I help cross-functional teams deliver products that businesses need, users love and the team is proud of. I enjoy working across multiple disciplines including software development, data science, DevOps, InfoSec, hiring, coaching and career development.
: Ad-Hoc
: 4
: Keen to learn and passionate about technology
:
- Engineering management
- Data Engineering
- Backend Developer
- DevOps
- Fullstack Developer
- Switch from IC to management position
- Grow beyond senior level
- Grow from mid-level to senior-level
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Switch career to IT
: System Design, Career Development, learning resources, interview technique, Resume Review, Goal Setting.
01 August 2023 - Ad-hoc Session
Due to limited of time. Not much time for me as a mentee to learn more about the mentor.
by Anonymous22 July 2023 - Long Term Mentorship
My mentee journey with Tara has been amazing. Tara is very patient and very passionate about her job, about engineering and about mentoring. Since I became her mentee, Tara has helped me with code blockers, emotional and general study issues. Her patience and complete dedication to the mentoring sessions is just fantastic and has helped me to grow and become more confident in my new career path as a career switcher into tech. She communicates very effectively with me whenever she needs to, and I in turn have learned how to communicate better too. Tara's advice and insights are always very practical and straight to the point. To help me learn and become better, she also assumes the role of a student and pushes me to figure things out in ways I would not think of. I am really very grateful to her mentoring and could not have asked for a better mentor. Thank you WWC-London
by Gayle10 July 2023 - Ad-hoc Session
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Bryan Boreham
Distinguished Engineer, Grafana Labs
: London, UK
: I've done a lot of mentoring, and am keen to continue, to help more people and especially women progress in the industry. I've worked in technology for 40 years, about half in startups and half in giant banks. I'm currently an individual contributor, but have managed teams and departments, so have a perspective on both those careers. I am active in the Open Source world and as a conference speaker.
: Ad-Hoc
: 4
: Someone looking to advance their career, who needs advice either on navigating organisations or on understanding techology.
:
- Backend Developer
- Site Reliability
- Engineering
- Engineering management
- Distributed Systems
- DevOps
- Grow from mid-level to senior-level
- Grow beyond senior level
- Switch from IC to management position
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Change specialisation within IT
: Software Engineering, SRE, Leadership, Technical Interviews, Communication, Presentation Skills, Kubernetes, CV Review.
8 July 2023 - Ad-hoc Session
It was a really good experience.
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Elizaveta Svitanko
Web engineer, Spotify
: London, UK
: I am Liza, an accomplished and experienced engineer with a diverse background. I have had the opportunity to work with some of the best companies such as Google, CERN, Cisco and Yandex. I have experience in both machine learning and frontend development, and I have a variety of interesting projects under my belt. I am versatile and have a wide range of skills and experience in different areas of engineering.
: Ad-Hoc
: 2
: The kind of mentee who would like to gain some experience in the field and/or make a new career move
:
- Frontend Developer
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Switch career to IT
- Change specialisation within IT
- Grow from mid-level to senior-level
- Grow beyond senior level
: Software Development Strategies, Resume Review, Preparation for The Technical Interview etc.
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Stephanie Senoner
Senior Software Engineer, Zopa
: London
: I have a non tech background (Psychology and Business education) and am a career switcher myself. Therefore I know the challenges, problems, at the beginning but also understand the opportunities with it. I work in tech for 5 years now, from Junior to Senior in different companies (size, sector). Worked as backend developer as well ad Full stack but focus now on Frontend (React, NextJS)
: Long term relationship and Ad-Hoc
: 5
: Passionate, keen to learn, early - mid stage, career switcher
:
- Frontend Developer
- Fullstack Developer
- Backend Developer
- QA
- Project Management
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Switch career to IT
- Grow from mid-level to senior-level
- Switch from IC to management position
- Change specialisation within IT
: Interview Preparation, Resume Review, personal project, Software Engineering Principles, Management, Time management, self growth
24 July 2023 - Long Term Mentorship
I'm grateful for her time and patience and I really like the resources she has shared with me so far
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Mr Andrew King
DevOps Engineer, DRW
: Yorkshire, UK
: Over 30 years in commercial IT, 40 years of coding experience, 20 years in financial firms. Know how to manage, manage up, team building, finding team fit. Many years of experience interviewing (on both side of the table).
: Long term relationship
: 4
: Someone who wants to engage in meaningful and useful conversations
:
- Site Reliability Engineering
- Engineering management
- Distributed systems
- Security
- Data Science
- Grow from mid-level to senior-level
- Switch from IC to a management position
- Change specialisation within IT
- Grow beyond senior level
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
: Systems design for reliability and risk minimisation. SDLC in practice with CI/CD in production. Interview techniques. When to fix, vs. when to seek a change.
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Adriana Zencke Zimmermann
Senior Software Engineer
: València, Spain
: I am a mother, a wife, and a Software Engineer. I graduated in Computer Science and have over 14 years of experience working in tech companies in Brazil, Germany, and Spain. As Backend Engineer, I found this to be my passion which I focused on in the last six years of my career. I am always excited to help others, and my goal is to empower women and support them with the difficulties I had as an engineer, and I still have from time to time.
: Long term relationship and Ad-Hoc
: 2
: Someone willing to learn new technologies or to improve current skills, looking for guidance on how to navigate the initial years in the industry or in a new company. Also someone able to invest time in learning.
:
- Backend Developer
- Distributed Systems
- Fullstack Developer
- QA
- Frontend Developer
- Grow from mid-level to senior-level
- Grow from beginner to mid-level
- Switch career to IT
: Java, Spring Boot and Best Practices
8 June 2023 - Ad-hoc Session
by Illa6 June 2023 - Ad-hoc Session
Adriana was amazing! I had just started my first gig as a Junior FrontEnd engineer, feeling all kinds of self-doubt and overwhelmed by the new skills I needed to learn. Adriana offered the support and guidance I needed to feel more confident and navigate the demands of my role.
by Nicolle31 May 2023 - Ad-hoc Session
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