From 71cd8459c6db38b81d845ebd0f721c92b64c53bd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jennethydyrova Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:36:00 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 1/4] update mentor info based on request --- _data/mentors.yml | 990 +++++++++++++++++++++++----------------------- 1 file changed, 495 insertions(+), 495 deletions(-) diff --git a/_data/mentors.yml b/_data/mentors.yml index b406c59..57bd965 100644 --- a/_data/mentors.yml +++ b/_data/mentors.yml @@ -17,19 +17,19 @@ experience: 2-4 years years: 4 areas: - - Quality Assurance + - Quality Assurance mentee: I would love to connect with an open-minded engineer who is eager to learn and explore new aspects of software testing and progress in their career. I also welcome individuals transitioning from other fields to software testing and can provide guidance, support, and valuable resources to ensure a smooth transition. languages: Python, Javascript, Typescript focus: - - Switch career to IT - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Change specialisation within IT + - Switch career to IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Change specialisation within IT extra: Test Automation, Code Review, Exploratory Testing, Web Testing (Manual & Automation), API Testing (Postman, PactumJS), ISTQB Certification Preparation guidelines (Foundation Level and Test Automation Engineer), Starting career in IT, CV Review, Preparation for the Interview, Career Advice. network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleonora-belova-7069baa5/ - - github: https://github.com/nora-weisser - - website: https://noraweisser.com/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleonora-belova-7069baa5/ + - github: https://github.com/nora-weisser + - website: https://noraweisser.com/ - name: Rajani Rao disabled: false @@ -50,22 +50,22 @@ experience: 16+ years years: 16 areas: - - Distributed Systems - - DevOps - - Fullstack Developer - - Backend Developer - - Frontend Developer + - Distributed Systems + - DevOps + - Fullstack Developer + - Backend Developer + - Frontend Developer languages: C#, C++, C, Java, Python focus: - - 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 + - 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 mentee: Executive mindset extra: Anything Software Engineering network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajaniraog/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajaniraog/ - name: Adriana Zencke Zimmermann disabled: false @@ -86,22 +86,22 @@ experience: 10-15 years years: 15 areas: - - Backend Developer - - Distributed Systems - - Fullstack Developer - - QA - - Frontend Developer + - Backend Developer + - Distributed Systems + - Fullstack Developer + - QA + - Frontend Developer languages: Java, Javascript, Kotlin focus: - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Switch career to IT + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Switch career to IT mentee: 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. extra: Java, Spring Boot and Best Practices network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dricazenck/ - - github: https://github.com/dricazenck - - medium: https://medium.com/@dricazenck + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dricazenck/ + - github: https://github.com/dricazenck + - medium: https://medium.com/@dricazenck - name: Irina Kamalova disabled: false @@ -121,21 +121,21 @@ experience: 7-10 years years: 10 areas: - - Backend Developer - - Distributed Systems - - Site Reliability Engineering - - DevOps + - Backend Developer + - Distributed Systems + - Site Reliability Engineering + - DevOps languages: Java, Kotlin, Scala, Python focus: - - grow from mid-level to senior-level - - grow from beginner to mid-level - - change specialisation to IT - - Switch career to IT + - grow from mid-level to senior-level + - grow from beginner to mid-level + - change specialisation to IT + - Switch career to IT extra: Software Development Strategies, Backend Engineering, Databases, Scaling applications, Performance, Technical Interviews, Behavioural Interviews mentee: Mid Engineer looking to grow up to be a Senior Engineer in Backend Engineering network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irina-kamalova/ - - medium: https://iren-kamalova.medium.com/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irina-kamalova/ + - medium: https://iren-kamalova.medium.com/ - name: Stephanie Senoner disabled: false @@ -154,22 +154,22 @@ experience: 4-5 years years: 5 areas: - - Frontend Developer - - Fullstack Developer - - Backend Developer - - QA - - Project Management + - Frontend Developer + - Fullstack Developer + - Backend Developer + - QA + - Project Management languages: Javascript, Java, Python focus: - - 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 + - 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 mentee: Passionate, keen to learn, early - mid stage, career switcher extra: Interview Preparation, Resume Review, personal project, Software Engineering Principles, Management, Time management, self growth network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-senoner + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-senoner - name: Ken Pemberton disabled: false @@ -187,18 +187,18 @@ experience: 16+ Years years: 16 areas: - - Engineering management + - Engineering management focus: - - 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 + - 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 mentee: Somebody wanting help in climbing over the barriers in today's workplace. Be prepared to work hard and be open and honest. extra: CV/Resume review, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Entering the Tech workforce, Building resilience, Building confidence - finding your voice network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenpemberton - - website: https://grumpyoldfart.org/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenpemberton + - website: https://grumpyoldfart.org/ - name: Madhura Chaganty disabled: false @@ -220,21 +220,21 @@ experience: 16+ Years years: 16 areas: - - Engineering management - - Backend Developer - - Fullstack Developer - - DevOps - - Project Management + - Engineering management + - Backend Developer + - Fullstack Developer + - DevOps + - Project Management languages: PHP, JavaScript, Python focus: - - Switch from IC to management position - - Switch career to IT - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Switch from IC to management position + - Switch career to IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level mentee: Someone who is curious, eager to learn, and looking to enter or advance in the tech industry. extra: System design, Interview preparation, Resume review, Leadership skills, Team management, Personal development network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madhurachaganty + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madhurachaganty - name: Sonali Goel disabled: false @@ -256,19 +256,19 @@ years: 15 mentee: 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. areas: - - Business Analysis - - Engineering management - - Site Reliability Engineering - - Distributed Systems - - Machine Learning + - Business Analysis + - Engineering management + - Site Reliability Engineering + - Distributed Systems + - Machine Learning languages: Java, Python, C++, JavaScript focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow beyond senior level - - Switch career to IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow beyond senior level + - Switch career to IT extra: Career Growth and Development, Resume Review, Preparation for Technical Interviews, Leadership and Team Management Skills, Learning Resources and Skill Development Plans. network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonali-goel-6b611522/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonali-goel-6b611522/ - name: Julia Babahina disabled: false @@ -288,17 +288,17 @@ years: 10 mentee: Dedicated, passionate and willing to learnn areas: - - Product Management - - Project Management - - Security + - Product Management + - Project Management + - Security focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Switch career to IT - - Switch from IC to management position - - Change specialisation within IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Switch career to IT + - Switch from IC to management position + - Change specialisation within IT extra: Product Management, Project Management, Career Progression and Development, Soft Skills, Personal Brand Building, Information Security, IT, Enterprise Risk Management, Privacy network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-babahina-msc-cism-crisc-30285440/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-babahina-msc-cism-crisc-30285440/ - name: Ying Liu disabled: false @@ -318,16 +318,16 @@ years: 5 mentee: Motivated individuals who are eager to learn the algorithms of Machine Learning areas: - - Machine Learning - - Data Science - - Data Engineering + - Machine Learning + - Data Science + - Data Engineering languages: Python focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Switch career to IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Switch career to IT extra: Software Development, Machine Learning Algorithm, Resume Review, Preparation for The Technical Interview. network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yingliu-data/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yingliu-data/ - name: Adegbenga Agoro disabled: false @@ -348,20 +348,20 @@ years: 16 mentee: 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. areas: - - Backend Developer - - Engineering management - - Security - - QA - - Site Reliability Engineering + - Backend Developer + - Engineering management + - Security + - QA + - Site Reliability Engineering languages: JavaScript, Python focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Grow beyond senior level - - Switch career to IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Grow beyond senior level + - Switch career to IT extra: System Design & Architecture, Optimal Database Design, How to work and think within an engineering team, User Psychology network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adegbengaagoro + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adegbengaagoro - name: Ana Nogal disabled: false @@ -382,18 +382,18 @@ years: 16 mentee: 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. areas: - - iOS - - Fullstack Developer - - Android + - iOS + - Fullstack Developer + - Android languages: Swift, Kotlin, Javascript, C# focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Switch career to IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Switch career to IT extra: Using Core Nature and Values to figure out who you are - explore within yourself who you like to be and find the best next step to give in your career, CV Review and LinkedIn & GitHub Profile updates network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ananogal - - website: https://ananogal.com + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ananogal + - website: https://ananogal.com - name: Andrew King disabled: false @@ -413,21 +413,21 @@ years: 16 mentee: Someone who wants to engage in meaningful and useful conversations areas: - - 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 + - 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 languages: C, Go, Python, JavaScript focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from beginner to mid-level extra: 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. network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkingit/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkingit/ - name: Adeola Adekoyejo disabled: false @@ -447,16 +447,16 @@ years: 5 mentee: You don’t have to know so much as long as you are willing to learn and do the work from your end areas: - - Frontend Developer - - Engineering management - - Backend Developer - - Switch career to IT + - Frontend Developer + - Engineering management + - Backend Developer + - Switch career to IT languages: Python, JavaScript focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from beginner to mid-level extra: Frontend interview prep, technical writing, system design, web accessibility, testing network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adeola-adekoyejo-405799115?trk=contact-info + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adeola-adekoyejo-405799115?trk=contact-info - name: Anastasia disabled: false @@ -478,19 +478,19 @@ years: 10 mentee: 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. areas: - - QA - - Project Management - - Product Management - - Switch career to IT - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - QA + - Project Management + - Product Management + - Switch career to IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level languages: Java, Javascript focus: - - Change specialisation within IT + - Change specialisation within IT extra: | Resume Review, Preparation for the Interviews, Career development and job search in Germany, QA management: tools and process organization in the product company. network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/qa-anastasia + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/qa-anastasia - name: Nonna Shakhova disabled: false @@ -510,16 +510,16 @@ years: 10 mentee: Return to work after maternity leave areas: - - Project Management - - Data Science - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Switch career to IT + - Project Management + - Data Science + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Switch career to IT languages: Python focus: - - Change specialisation within IT + - Change specialisation within IT extra: Data Engineering, Data modeling and design, CV Review, Career advice network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nonna-shakhova/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nonna-shakhova/ - name: Sakirat Kehinde Usman disabled: false @@ -540,17 +540,17 @@ years: 5 mentee: I am looking for a mentee who is enthusiastic and curious in learning new things. areas: - - Frontend Developer - - Business Analysis - - Data Science - - Backend Developer - - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Frontend Developer + - Business Analysis + - Data Science + - Backend Developer + - Grow from beginner to mid-level languages: JavaScript, Python, focus: - - Switch career to IT + - Switch career to IT extra: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Redux, Resume Review, Thinking in React, Interview Preparation network: - - linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/sakirat-Kehinde-usman-3a4600117 + - linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/sakirat-Kehinde-usman-3a4600117 - name: Sahana Venkatesh disabled: false @@ -570,21 +570,21 @@ years: 7 mentee: Anyone looking for Mock Interview guidance areas: - - 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 + - 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 languages: Python focus: - - Switch from IC to management position + - Switch from IC to management position extra: Preparation for Technical interviews, Project review network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahana-venkatesh/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahana-venkatesh/ - name: Shailaja Koppu disabled: false @@ -604,20 +604,20 @@ years: 16 mentee: Career growth, establishing connections and influencing in the org, managing work life balance, interview preparation for senior roles areas: - - Distributed Systems - - Backend Developer - - Engineering management - - Fullstack Developer - - Data Engineering + - Distributed Systems + - Backend Developer + - Engineering management + - Fullstack Developer + - Data Engineering languages: C, Java, C++ focus: - - Switch from IC to management position - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Grow beyond senior level + - Switch from IC to management position + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Grow beyond senior level extra: Preparation for system design interviews, resume review, influencing teams, driving projects end to end, designing complex distributed systems, System Design Study Group network: - - linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/shailajakoppu + - linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/shailajakoppu - name: Claudia Lee disabled: false @@ -637,14 +637,14 @@ years: 5 mentee: Someone who's still new to the industry and would either like to get into tech or grow from beginner to mid. areas: - - Backend Developer + - Backend Developer languages: Java focus: - - Switch career to IT - - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Switch career to IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level extra: Resume review; Agile Methodologies; Introduction to Java, Spring Framework and Kafka; SQL; OOP; Software Development Lifecycle. network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudialsm/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudialsm/ - name: Bryan Boreham disabled: false @@ -664,23 +664,23 @@ experience: 16+ Years years: 16 areas: - - Backend Developer - - Site Reliability - - Engineering - - Engineering management - - Distributed Systems - - DevOps + - Backend Developer + - Site Reliability + - Engineering + - Engineering management + - Distributed Systems + - DevOps languages: Go, C++, C, Java, C# focus: - - 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 + - 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 mentee: Someone looking to advance their career, who needs advice either on navigating organisations or on understanding techology. extra: Software Engineering, SRE, Leadership, Technical Interviews, Communication, Presentation Skills, Kubernetes, CV Review. network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanboreham + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanboreham - name: Liliia Rafikova disabled: false @@ -701,19 +701,19 @@ experience: 10-15 Years years: 15 areas: - - Backend Developer - - Distributed Systems - - Site Reliability Engineering + - Backend Developer + - Distributed Systems + - Site Reliability Engineering languages: Java, Rust, C, C++, Kotlin focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level mentee: | Any will work. I'm actually single mother too. extra: | Software Development Strategies, Resume Review, Preparation for The Technical Interview, System Design Study Group network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liliia-rafikova-635328104/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liliia-rafikova-635328104/ - name: Safiye Ipek disabled: false @@ -735,18 +735,18 @@ mentee: | I'm seeking mentees who are enthusiastic about software testing and eager to expand their knowledge and skills in the field. Whether you're just starting out or already have some experience, I'm here to support your growth and development. I value curiosity, dedication, and a proactive attitude towards learning. If you're passionate about software quality and committed to honing your craft, I'm excited to work with you and help you achieve your goals in the world of testing. areas: - - QA + - QA languages: Java, Javascript, Ruby, Python focus: - - Switch career to IT + - Switch career to IT extra: | Software Testing Manual Testing Automation Testing Resume Review network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/safiye-ipek/ - - github: https://github.com/S-ipk + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/safiye-ipek/ + - github: https://github.com/S-ipk - name: Jyoti Yadav disabled: false @@ -771,14 +771,14 @@ mentee: | Who are preparing for interviews, want to enter IT or web3 world areas: - - Data Science - - Data Engineering - - Distributed Systems + - Data Science + - Data Engineering + - Distributed Systems languages: Python, Java, C++ focus: - - Switch career to IT - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Switch career to IT + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Grow from beginner to mid-level extra: | 1. Data Science and Machine Learning: Techniques, best practices, and real-world applications. 2. Fraud Detection and Prevention: Strategies and model implementation for reducing fraud. @@ -786,8 +786,8 @@ 4. Project Management: Agile methodologies, team collaboration, and stakeholder management. 5. Technical Skills Enhancement: Advanced Python, SQL, and AWS. network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jyoti-y-b8232969/ - - medium: https://medium.com/@jyotiyadav99111 + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jyoti-y-b8232969/ + - medium: https://medium.com/@jyotiyadav99111 - name: Busra Ecem Sakar disabled: false @@ -811,17 +811,17 @@ mentee: | Preparing for interviews, interested in working on machine learning and NLP, and eager to learn SQL and Python. areas: - - Data Science - - Business Analysis - - Machine Learning - - Project Management - - Product Management + - Data Science + - Business Analysis + - Machine Learning + - Project Management + - Product Management languages: Python focus: - - Switch career to IT - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Switch from IC to management position + - Switch career to IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Switch from IC to management position extra: | - Data Analysis and Statistical Modeling (A/B Testing, Statistical Analysis) - Machine Learning (Guiding on building machine learning models, particularly for classification and prediction tasks) @@ -830,7 +830,7 @@ - Data-Driven Decision Making - Career Path Guidance network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/busraecemsakar/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/busraecemsakar/ - name: Fernanda Martins disabled: false @@ -855,15 +855,15 @@ mentee: | Dedicated, curious and thirsty for knowledge areas: - - DevOps - - Distributed Systems - languages: '' + - DevOps + - Distributed Systems + languages: "" focus: [] extra: | DevOps practices, how to start in infrastructure, resume review, learn cloud, infrastructure as code, incident management, improve your pipeline, manage platform priorities, how to better support developers network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flmmartins/ - - github: https://github.com/flmmartins/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flmmartins/ + - github: https://github.com/flmmartins/ - name: Gabriel Oliveira disabled: false @@ -890,22 +890,22 @@ mentee: | QAs willing to grow on their career areas: - - QA - - Product Management - - Project Management - - Frontend Developer - - Backend Developer + - QA + - Product Management + - Project Management + - Frontend Developer + - Backend Developer languages: Python, Javascript, Java focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Change specialisation within IT - - Grow beyond senior level - - Switch from IC to management position + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Change specialisation within IT + - Grow beyond senior level + - Switch from IC to management position extra: | QA Engineering, Agile Testing, Software Test Automation, QA experiences in Test Automation network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gpaoliveira + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gpaoliveira - name: Prerna Singhal disabled: false @@ -927,22 +927,22 @@ mentee: | One who wants to transition from junior to senior levels. areas: - - Backend Developer - - Distributed Systems - - Fullstack Developer - - DevOps - - QA + - Backend Developer + - Distributed Systems + - Fullstack Developer + - DevOps + - QA languages: Java, C#, Python, Kotlin, Javascript focus: - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Switch career to IT - - Change specialisation within IT - - Grow beyond senior level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Switch career to IT + - Change specialisation within IT + - Grow beyond senior level extra: | Software Development Strategies, Resume Review, Preparation for The Technical Interview, How to grow from junior to lead engineers, Project management network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prernasinghal90/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prernasinghal90/ - name: Samuela Smolorz disabled: false @@ -966,16 +966,16 @@ mentee: | Career switchers or junior engineers who would like to grow, adapt and reflect areas: - - Backend Developer - - Fullstack Developer - - Data Engineering - - Security - - DevOps + - Backend Developer + - Fullstack Developer + - Data Engineering + - Security + - DevOps languages: Python, Javascript, Go focus: - - Switch career to IT - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Change specialisation within IT + - Switch career to IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Change specialisation within IT extra: | - Cloud infrastructure engineering - Databases and SQL @@ -986,7 +986,7 @@ - Interview preparation - Personal project/resume review network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuela-smolorz-mbcs-6821a3161/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuela-smolorz-mbcs-6821a3161/ - name: Arzu Caner disabled: false @@ -1013,17 +1013,17 @@ mentee: | Those who are changing their careers, interested in app development. areas: - - Fullstack Developer + - Fullstack Developer languages: Javascript focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from beginner to mid-level extra: | Career change, app development, software development, GitHub, hackathons, technical writing, React, React Native, JavaScript, Node.js, MongoDB network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arzucaner/ - - medium: https://arzugny.medium.com/ - - github: https://github.com/arzucaner - - youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsK0v6RouRYb5I1Ny8flrOg + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arzucaner/ + - medium: https://arzugny.medium.com/ + - github: https://github.com/arzucaner + - youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsK0v6RouRYb5I1Ny8flrOg - name: Prabha Venkatesh disabled: false @@ -1047,20 +1047,20 @@ mentee: | Individuals in early careers who are looking for help in coding and career guidance; but happy to help anyone I can areas: - - Data Science - - Machine Learning - - Data Engineering - - Product Management - - Project Management + - Data Science + - Machine Learning + - Data Engineering + - Product Management + - Project Management languages: Python, Javascript, C#, C# focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Switch career to IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Switch career to IT extra: | AI/ ML concepts, Resume review, technical interview network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prabha-venkatesh-t + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prabha-venkatesh-t - name: Ima-Abasi Effiong disabled: false @@ -1083,16 +1083,16 @@ mentee: | I can provide guidance and resources to a passionate self learner, an early career engineer and people who just switched from different fields to Software Testing. areas: - - QA - - Product Management + - QA + - Product Management languages: Python focus: - - Switch career to IT - - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Switch career to IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level extra: | Quality Assurance, Switch career to IT, Product Management, Grow from beginner to mid level. network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imaabasieffiong/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imaabasieffiong/ - name: Lidiane Mayra Taquehara disabled: false @@ -1116,20 +1116,20 @@ mentee: | A mentee with a curious mind and passionate about learning new things. areas: - - Backend Developer - - QA - - Fullstack Developer - - Frontend Developer - - Distributed Systems + - Backend Developer + - QA + - Fullstack Developer + - Frontend Developer + - Distributed Systems languages: Ruby, Javascript, Python, Java focus: - - Switch career to IT - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Switch career to IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level extra: | Software engineering, Automated tests, Backend development, Test Driven Development, Web scraping network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmayra/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmayra/ - name: Kateryna Ogar disabled: false @@ -1155,21 +1155,21 @@ I enjoy mentoring curious learners who want to dive into Agile methodologies like Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe. If you’re passionate about creating products that make a real impact and aligning your work with business goals, we’ll be a great match. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level, let’s connect and make it happen! areas: - - Project Management - - Business Analysis - - Product Management - languages: '' + - Project Management + - Business Analysis + - Product Management + languages: "" focus: - - Change specialisation within IT - - Switch career to IT - - Switch from IC to management position - - 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 + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level extra: | Product Management, Project Management, Agile & Scrum Practices, Diversity & Inclusion in Tech, Career Development & Leadership, Resume Review, Interview Mock Sessions network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateryna-ogar/ - - website: https://adplist.org/mentors/kateryna-ogar + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateryna-ogar/ + - website: https://adplist.org/mentors/kateryna-ogar - name: Wilson Adenuga disabled: false @@ -1191,14 +1191,14 @@ mentee: | I'm looking for mentees who are passionate, eager to learn, and committed to upskilling. I can provide mentorship in backend and frontend engineering, test-driven development (TDD), database design, microservices, system design, and emerging topics in software engineering. areas: - - Frontend Developer - - Fullstack Developer - - Distributed Systems + - Frontend Developer + - Fullstack Developer + - Distributed Systems languages: Javascript, Python focus: - - Switch career to IT - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Switch career to IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level extra: | Full-Stack JavaScript Development (React.js, Next.js, Node.js) Mobile App Development with React Native @@ -1207,8 +1207,8 @@ Web Accessibility Best Practices Python Programming Fundamentals network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilson-adenuga/ - - github: https://github.com/oluwatunmiisheii + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilson-adenuga/ + - github: https://github.com/oluwatunmiisheii - name: Nadezhda Iaromirova disabled: false @@ -1229,16 +1229,16 @@ experience: 16+ Years years: 16 areas: - - Product Management - - Business Analysis + - Product Management + - Business Analysis focus: - - Switch from IC to management position - - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Switch from IC to management position + - Grow from beginner to mid-level mentee: I'm looking for entry-level or mid-level professionals who are eager to advance their careers in IT project management, product ownership, business analysis, or UX. If you're passionate about growing your skills, open to constructive feedback, and ready to take the next step in your career, I'd love to provide personalized mentorship and career advice. extra: I can advice on a career as a project manager, product owner, or business analyst. I also specialize in user experience (UX) optimization, A/B testing, digital analytics, and reporting and can consult on UX and UI topics. Also, I can offer guidance on Agile methodologies widely used in IT, insights into valuable skill development. I can help review your CV and offer sessions to prepare you for real job interviews. network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaromirova/ - - website: https://hackernoon.com/u/uxdilettante + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaromirova/ + - website: https://hackernoon.com/u/uxdilettante - name: Sergei Begishev disabled: false @@ -1259,19 +1259,19 @@ experience: 5-7 Years years: 7 areas: - - Product Management - - Business Analysis - - Engineering management - - Data Engineering + - Product Management + - Business Analysis + - Engineering management + - Data Engineering focus: - - Switch from IC to management position - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Switch career to IT + - Switch from IC to management position + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Switch career to IT mentee: I am seeking motivated engineers who want to elevate their careers by developing their ability to communicate technical work in business terms, enhance their leadership capabilities, and master data-driven decision making extra: Mentoring Topics such as Product Architecture & Design, Business Data Analysis & Visualization, Team Management & Leadership Skills, Technical Project Presentation, Process Automation Strategy, Cross-functional Communication network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-begishev/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-begishev/ - name: Sebastian Castro disabled: false @@ -1295,23 +1295,23 @@ mentee: | I am looking to help people interested in the robotics field, specially focused on open-source software and/or educational content development. My specialties in robotics include high-level behavior, task and motion planning, and manipulation, but I am willing to branch out and learn with you! areas: - - Backend Developer - - Fullstack Developer - - DevOps - - Machine Learning - - QA + - Backend Developer + - Fullstack Developer + - DevOps + - Machine Learning + - QA languages: Python, Python, C++, C++, Rust focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Change specialisation within IT - - Switch career to IT - - Grow beyond senior level + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Change specialisation within IT + - Switch career to IT + - Grow beyond senior level extra: | Robotics, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, Simulation, Education network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-a-castro - - website: https://bsky.app/profile/roboticseabass.com + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-a-castro + - website: https://bsky.app/profile/roboticseabass.com - name: Ramona Gawarwala disabled: false @@ -1335,16 +1335,16 @@ mentee: | Motivated and proactive areas: - - Fullstack Developer - - Distributed Systems - - DevOps + - Fullstack Developer + - Distributed Systems + - DevOps languages: Javascript, Python, Java focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from beginner to mid-level extra: | Software development, Job Search, Motivation, Career Change, Upskill network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramona-gawarwala/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramona-gawarwala/ - name: Sonika Janagill disabled: false @@ -1370,17 +1370,17 @@ mentee: | I'm seeking curious, proactive individuals interested in AI, data engineering, or modern software development. Whether you're transitioning from traditional development to AI/ML, looking to enhance your cloud architecture skills, or aiming to grow as a technical leader, I'd be delighted to support you. I particularly welcome those with clear goals, a commitment to consistent learning. I especially encourage women and underrepresented groups in tech who are navigating technical career paths. areas: - - Backend Developer - - Data Engineering - - DevOps - - Engineering management - - Fullstack Developer + - Backend Developer + - Data Engineering + - DevOps + - Engineering management + - Fullstack Developer languages: Python, Java, Javascript focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Switch career to IT - - Change specialisation within IT - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Switch career to IT + - Change specialisation within IT + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level extra: | Cloud Architecture & Data Engineering CI/CD using Infra As Code @@ -1392,7 +1392,7 @@ Building Technical Advocacy Skills Work-Life Balance in Technical Careers network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonikaj/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonikaj/ - name: Eniola Oduntan disabled: false @@ -1416,21 +1416,21 @@ mentee: | People early in their careers, looking to make a switch to tech. People who struggle with selling themselves at interviews. areas: - - Data Science - - Machine Learning - - Business Analysis - - Project Management + - Data Science + - Machine Learning + - Business Analysis + - Project Management languages: Python focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Switch career to IT - - Change specialisation within IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Switch career to IT + - Change specialisation within IT extra: | Resume review Interview preparation Transitioning from a non-technical background network: - - linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/eniola-oduntan + - linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/eniola-oduntan - name: Griswald Brooks disabled: false @@ -1456,13 +1456,13 @@ areas: [] languages: C++, Python focus: - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Grow from beginner to mid-level extra: | Robotics software development network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/griswaldbrooks/ - - website: https://bsky.app/profile/griswaldbrooks.bsky.social + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/griswaldbrooks/ + - website: https://bsky.app/profile/griswaldbrooks.bsky.social - name: Lakshmi Balakrishnan disabled: false @@ -1486,20 +1486,20 @@ mentee: | I am looking ideally someone who want to grow in their career and would benefit from the insights of someone who has been in the industry for a while. areas: - - Backend Developer - - QA - - Fullstack Developer - - Distributed Systems - - Frontend Developer + - Backend Developer + - QA + - Fullstack Developer + - Distributed Systems + - Frontend Developer languages: Python, Javascript focus: - - Switch career to IT - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Change specialisation within IT + - Switch career to IT + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Change specialisation within IT extra: | Software development strategies, career goals network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakshmi-balakrishnan-21b3a253 + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakshmi-balakrishnan-21b3a253 - name: Nishi Ajmera disabled: false @@ -1528,21 +1528,21 @@ Whether you're just beginning your journey in AI/ML or looking to deepen your expertise, I welcome those who are passionate about technology and its potential to solve real-world problems. areas: - - Full-Stack Developer - - Machine Learning - - Backend Developer - - Frontend Developer - - DevOps Engineer + - Full-Stack Developer + - Machine Learning + - Backend Developer + - Frontend Developer + - DevOps Engineer languages: Java, Javascript, Go, C++ focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Switch career to IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Switch career to IT extra: | - Generative AI, AI Agents, RAG, buillding LLMs network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajmeranishi/ - - website: https://nishiajmera.com/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajmeranishi/ + - website: https://nishiajmera.com/ - name: Udeme Jalekun disabled: false @@ -1555,7 +1555,7 @@ position: Quality Assurance Engineer, Raenest bio: | I am a software quality assurance engineer with over 8 years of experience working in Information technology across EdTech, FinTech, and Social applications. - Beyond my technical abilities, I am also a dedicated leader, actively nurturing talents through mentorship, coaching, and structured training programs. + Beyond my technical abilities, I am also a dedicated leader, actively nurturing talents through mentorship, coaching, and structured training programs. image: | assets/images/mentors/udeme_jalekun.jpeg languages: English @@ -1567,24 +1567,24 @@ I am looking for a mentee who is curious, motivated, and open to feedback. If you are looking to transition into tech but do not know where to begin or what to pick, I can help guide you to choose a path that aligns with your areas of strength. And if you are considering transitioning from a non-tech background into quality assurance and software testing, then I am your go-to guide. areas: - - Software Testing - - Quality Assurance - - Quality Engineering - - Accessibility Testing - - Security Testing - - Switch careers from a non-tech to a tech role - - Pivot to quality assurance and software testing + - Software Testing + - Quality Assurance + - Quality Engineering + - Accessibility Testing + - Security Testing + - Switch careers from a non-tech to a tech role + - Pivot to quality assurance and software testing languages: Javascript, Python, Java focus: - - 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 + - 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 extra: | Software testing, quality engineering, career development planning and roadmap setting, team communication, stakeholder management, and security testing. network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/udeme-jalekun + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/udeme-jalekun - name: Narmada Chowdary Nannaka disabled: false @@ -1607,25 +1607,25 @@ mentee: | I'm looking to mentor individuals who are genuinely enthusiastic about growing in their careers, open to receiving constructive feedback, and most importantly, ready to take action on it. I value mentees who are curious, self-motivated, and willing to put in the effort to implement what they learn. A growth mindset, reliability, and a proactive attitude are non-negotiables—I’m here to support, but real progress comes from those who show up, follow through, and are eager to challenge themselves. areas: - - Project Management - - Project Management - - Engineering management - - Security - - Business Analysis + - Project Management + - Project Management + - Engineering management + - Security + - Business Analysis languages: Javascript, C++, C#, C focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Switch career to IT - - Switch from IC to management position - - Change specialisation within IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Switch career to IT + - Switch from IC to management position + - Change specialisation within IT extra: | - Technology Architecture & Strategy, - Career Growth, Leadership & Soft Skills - Job Market Readiness, and Brand Building network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/narmada-nannaka/ - - website: https://narmadanannaka.com/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/narmada-nannaka/ + - website: https://narmadanannaka.com/ - name: Bianca Stratulat disabled: false @@ -1654,22 +1654,22 @@ I’m looking for a mentee who is committed to transitioning into the data world, focused on building strong foundations, and curious enough to enjoy the learning journey. Someone who is proactive, open to feedback, and excited about exploring the possibilities in data engineering and analytics. areas: - - Data Engineering - - Data Science - - Machine Learning - - Project Management - - Business Analysis + - Data Engineering + - Data Science + - Machine Learning + - Project Management + - Business Analysis languages: Python, Scala focus: - - 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 + - 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 extra: Data Engineering Coaching & Mentoring (building skills, career progression, and best practices); Transitioning to a Data Engineering Role (guidance for professionals moving into data roles); Power BI & Databricks Expertise (technical deep dives and practical use cases); Interview Preparation (technical interviews, leadership interviews, and confidence building); Career Development in Data & AI (navigating certifications, building a personal brand, and growing as a leader). network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bianca-stratulat/ - - medium: https://medium.com/@biancadoesdata + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bianca-stratulat/ + - medium: https://medium.com/@biancadoesdata - name: Tatiana Popova disabled: false @@ -1692,20 +1692,20 @@ mentee: | I’m looking for a mentee who is goal-driven and eager to transition from manual QA to test automation. Someone who’s willing to put in consistent effort, ask questions, and apply what they learn through hands-on practice. areas: - - QA - - Backend Developer + - QA + - Backend Developer languages: Java, Python focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Switch career to IT - - Switch from IC to management position - - Change specialisation within IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Switch career to IT + - Switch from IC to management position + - Change specialisation within IT extra: | - Supporting manual QA engineers in transitioning to test automation and software development. network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatiana-popova-30700b61?trk=contact-info - - github: https://github.com/tpopova13x + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatiana-popova-30700b61?trk=contact-info + - github: https://github.com/tpopova13x - name: Ilayda Yilmaz disabled: false @@ -1733,22 +1733,22 @@ I'm looking for a mentee who is curious, motivated, and open to feedback. Ideally, someone who is either transitioning into the data field or already on their way and looking for guidance on how to grow. I’d love to work with someone who’s willing to explore ideas, ask questions, and take initiative in their learning journey. areas: - - Data Science - - Machine Learning - - Backend Developer - - Data Engineering - - Product Management + - Data Science + - Machine Learning + - Backend Developer + - Data Engineering + - Product Management languages: Python, Java focus: - - Switch career to IT - - Change specialisation within IT - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Switch from IC to management position - - Grow beyond senior level + - Switch career to IT + - Change specialisation within IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Switch from IC to management position + - Grow beyond senior level extra: Focus areas for aspiring data scientists; transitioning into data science, building a roadmap, preparing for technical interviews, optimizing resume/LinkedIn, creating and showcasing portfolio projects, and communicating insights effectively. network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilayda-yilmaz/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilayda-yilmaz/ - name: Damola Taiwo disabled: false @@ -1774,16 +1774,16 @@ mentee: | I’m looking for mentees who are actively job hunting and need guidance through the process, beginners in tech who want support in learning and mastering the fundamentals, and junior frontend developers seeking advice on advancing their skills and progressing to the next stage of their careers areas: - - Frontend Developer - - Fullstack Developer + - Frontend Developer + - Fullstack Developer languages: JavaScript focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Change specialisation within IT - - Switch career to IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Change specialisation within IT + - Switch career to IT extra: Frontend career prep; system design strategies, technical interview preparation, resume review, and transitioning into frontend development. network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/badmus-damola-taiwo-643438158/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/badmus-damola-taiwo-643438158/ - name: Dan Antonela disabled: false @@ -1808,19 +1808,19 @@ mentee: | I’m looking to mentor individuals who are eager to grow their careers in the data field, open to feedback, and committed to putting learning into action. I value mentees with a curious mindset, a strong willingness to learn, and the motivation to explore new challenges. A growth mindset, reliability, and a proactive attitude are essential—I’ll provide guidance and support, but real progress comes from those who take initiative, follow through, and are ready to push themselves. areas: - - Data Engineering - - Data Science + - Data Engineering + - Data Science languages: JavaScript, Python focus: - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Switch career to IT + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Switch career to IT extra: | Data engineering best practices; Data architecture design and implementation; Transitioning from on-premises to cloud solutions (with focus on Databricks); Growing from junior to mid-level; Growing from mid-level to senior-level; Career development and strategic planning in data roles; Technology architecture & strategy; Career growth & soft skills; Navigating the job market and building a professional brand; Effective communication in technical teams network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morar-antonela + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morar-antonela - name: Mudit Maheshwari disabled: false @@ -1844,23 +1844,23 @@ mentee: | Passionate , Patient , Hunger to learn areas: - - QA - - DevOps - - Fullstack Developer - - Data Science - - Data Engineering + - QA + - DevOps + - Fullstack Developer + - Data Science + - Data Engineering languages: Javascript, Java, C++, C focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow beyond senior level - - Change specialisation within IT - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Switch from IC to management position + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow beyond senior level + - Change specialisation within IT + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Switch from IC to management position extra: | Resume Review , Latest testing tools, Top trending tech network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maheshwarimudit/ - - medium: https://medium.com/@mudit94 + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maheshwarimudit/ + - medium: https://medium.com/@mudit94 - name: Anh Vu disabled: false @@ -1884,20 +1884,20 @@ mentee: | Self starters, emotionally intelligent, women of color. areas: - - DevOps - - Distributed Systems - - Network Engineering - - Project Management - - Security + - DevOps + - Distributed Systems + - Network Engineering + - Project Management + - Security languages: Python focus: - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Switch career to IT + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Switch career to IT extra: | Prep for technical interview, resume feedback, technical mentorship, navigating interpersonal relationships in the workplace, career development. network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anh-vu-5484bbab/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anh-vu-5484bbab/ - name: Tuğçe Kızılçakar disabled: false @@ -1921,18 +1921,18 @@ mentee: | I’m looking for mentees who are passionate about growing in tech or product management — whether they’re just starting out or already have some experience. I enjoy supporting women who are curious, open to learning, and ready to take the next step in their careers. My goal is to help them gain confidence, structure their growth, and feel empowered in the tech world. areas: - - Product Management - - Business Analysis - - QA - - Project Management - - Data Science - languages: '' + - Product Management + - Business Analysis + - QA + - Project Management + - Data Science + languages: "" focus: - - Switch career to IT - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Grow beyond senior level - - Change specialisation within IT + - Switch career to IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Grow beyond senior level + - Change specialisation within IT extra: | Agile & Scrum fundamentals for product and engineering teams @@ -1940,7 +1940,7 @@ Communication and collaboration with technical teams network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tu%C4%9F%C3%A7e-k%C4%B1z%C4%B1l%C3%A7akar-535a1a4b/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tu%C4%9F%C3%A7e-k%C4%B1z%C4%B1l%C3%A7akar-535a1a4b/ - name: Marjorie Martinez disabled: false @@ -1964,16 +1964,16 @@ mentee: | Somewhere beginner level or mid level that's looking for career guide. areas: - - Frontend Developer - - Fullstack Developer + - Frontend Developer + - Fullstack Developer languages: Javascript focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level extra: | Software Development Strategies, Resume Review, Career Transition, Career Path Guide network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marjorie-martinez/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marjorie-martinez/ - name: Faith Sodipe disabled: false @@ -1981,7 +1981,7 @@ sort: 10 num_mentee: 5 hours: 5 - type: long-term + type: ad-hoc index: 89 location: United Kingdom / Manchester position: Software Engineer, AMScreen @@ -1999,19 +1999,19 @@ mentee: | I am looking for mentees who are curious, open to learning, and willing to show up consistently, regardless of their current skill level. You don’t need to have everything figured out, what matters most is a genuine interest in growing, asking questions, and reflecting on feedback. I particularly enjoy working with early-career developers and career switchers who may be navigating confidence gaps or uncertainty and who want guidance on building strong foundations in both technical skills and professional growth. I value honesty, communication, and a collaborative mindset, and I aim to create a supportive, judgment-free space where mentees feel comfortable making mistakes and learning from them. If you’re motivated to learn, willing to put in the effort, and open to exploring your potential in tech, we’ll work well together. areas: - - Backend Developer - - Fullstack Developer - - Distributed Systems - languages: C# + - Backend Developer + - Fullstack Developer + - Distributed Systems + languages: C#, Dart focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Change specialisation within IT - - Switch career to IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Change specialisation within IT + - Switch career to IT extra: | System Design Fundamentals, Preparation for Technical Interviews, Soft Skills Beyond Technical Ability, Resume Review, Software Development Lifecyle, Agile Methodologies, Cybersecurity Essentials, Lessons Learned in Building systems at scale, System Optimization Strategies, Growing as an Engineer, AI, General Career advice network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sodipefaith/ - - medium: https://medium.com/@faithsodipe + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sodipefaith/ + - medium: https://medium.com/@faithsodipe - name: Anastasiia Roldugina disabled: false @@ -2042,14 +2042,14 @@ • Working in startups or small teams and wanting to level up their technical and product thinking If you’re proactive, ask questions, and are ready to put ideas into practice between sessions, we’ll work great together. areas: - - Fullstack Developer + - Fullstack Developer languages: Javascript, Python, C# focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Change specialisation within IT - - Switch from IC to management position + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Change specialisation within IT + - Switch from IC to management position extra: | Working in startups: ownership, prioritisation, shipping with limited resources, Turning product requirements into technical solutions, Third-party integrations (email systems, e-signatures, external APIs), Technical interview preparation (frontend, full-stack, take-home tasks, pair programming), CV / resume review for software engineers network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anaroldugina/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anaroldugina/ From e550b44eb8f05e18c484d073f6aeddb886c8c281 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jennethydyrova Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:44:06 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 2/4] revert prettier changes --- _data/mentors.yml | 986 +++++++++++++++++++++++----------------------- 1 file changed, 493 insertions(+), 493 deletions(-) diff --git a/_data/mentors.yml b/_data/mentors.yml index 57bd965..1a845d7 100644 --- a/_data/mentors.yml +++ b/_data/mentors.yml @@ -17,19 +17,19 @@ experience: 2-4 years years: 4 areas: - - Quality Assurance + - Quality Assurance mentee: I would love to connect with an open-minded engineer who is eager to learn and explore new aspects of software testing and progress in their career. I also welcome individuals transitioning from other fields to software testing and can provide guidance, support, and valuable resources to ensure a smooth transition. languages: Python, Javascript, Typescript focus: - - Switch career to IT - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Change specialisation within IT + - Switch career to IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Change specialisation within IT extra: Test Automation, Code Review, Exploratory Testing, Web Testing (Manual & Automation), API Testing (Postman, PactumJS), ISTQB Certification Preparation guidelines (Foundation Level and Test Automation Engineer), Starting career in IT, CV Review, Preparation for the Interview, Career Advice. network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleonora-belova-7069baa5/ - - github: https://github.com/nora-weisser - - website: https://noraweisser.com/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleonora-belova-7069baa5/ + - github: https://github.com/nora-weisser + - website: https://noraweisser.com/ - name: Rajani Rao disabled: false @@ -50,22 +50,22 @@ experience: 16+ years years: 16 areas: - - Distributed Systems - - DevOps - - Fullstack Developer - - Backend Developer - - Frontend Developer + - Distributed Systems + - DevOps + - Fullstack Developer + - Backend Developer + - Frontend Developer languages: C#, C++, C, Java, Python focus: - - 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 + - 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 mentee: Executive mindset extra: Anything Software Engineering network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajaniraog/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajaniraog/ - name: Adriana Zencke Zimmermann disabled: false @@ -86,22 +86,22 @@ experience: 10-15 years years: 15 areas: - - Backend Developer - - Distributed Systems - - Fullstack Developer - - QA - - Frontend Developer + - Backend Developer + - Distributed Systems + - Fullstack Developer + - QA + - Frontend Developer languages: Java, Javascript, Kotlin focus: - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Switch career to IT + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Switch career to IT mentee: 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. extra: Java, Spring Boot and Best Practices network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dricazenck/ - - github: https://github.com/dricazenck - - medium: https://medium.com/@dricazenck + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dricazenck/ + - github: https://github.com/dricazenck + - medium: https://medium.com/@dricazenck - name: Irina Kamalova disabled: false @@ -121,21 +121,21 @@ experience: 7-10 years years: 10 areas: - - Backend Developer - - Distributed Systems - - Site Reliability Engineering - - DevOps + - Backend Developer + - Distributed Systems + - Site Reliability Engineering + - DevOps languages: Java, Kotlin, Scala, Python focus: - - grow from mid-level to senior-level - - grow from beginner to mid-level - - change specialisation to IT - - Switch career to IT + - grow from mid-level to senior-level + - grow from beginner to mid-level + - change specialisation to IT + - Switch career to IT extra: Software Development Strategies, Backend Engineering, Databases, Scaling applications, Performance, Technical Interviews, Behavioural Interviews mentee: Mid Engineer looking to grow up to be a Senior Engineer in Backend Engineering network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irina-kamalova/ - - medium: https://iren-kamalova.medium.com/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irina-kamalova/ + - medium: https://iren-kamalova.medium.com/ - name: Stephanie Senoner disabled: false @@ -154,22 +154,22 @@ experience: 4-5 years years: 5 areas: - - Frontend Developer - - Fullstack Developer - - Backend Developer - - QA - - Project Management + - Frontend Developer + - Fullstack Developer + - Backend Developer + - QA + - Project Management languages: Javascript, Java, Python focus: - - 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 + - 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 mentee: Passionate, keen to learn, early - mid stage, career switcher extra: Interview Preparation, Resume Review, personal project, Software Engineering Principles, Management, Time management, self growth network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-senoner + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-senoner - name: Ken Pemberton disabled: false @@ -187,18 +187,18 @@ experience: 16+ Years years: 16 areas: - - Engineering management + - Engineering management focus: - - 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 + - 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 mentee: Somebody wanting help in climbing over the barriers in today's workplace. Be prepared to work hard and be open and honest. extra: CV/Resume review, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Entering the Tech workforce, Building resilience, Building confidence - finding your voice network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenpemberton - - website: https://grumpyoldfart.org/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenpemberton + - website: https://grumpyoldfart.org/ - name: Madhura Chaganty disabled: false @@ -220,21 +220,21 @@ experience: 16+ Years years: 16 areas: - - Engineering management - - Backend Developer - - Fullstack Developer - - DevOps - - Project Management + - Engineering management + - Backend Developer + - Fullstack Developer + - DevOps + - Project Management languages: PHP, JavaScript, Python focus: - - Switch from IC to management position - - Switch career to IT - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Switch from IC to management position + - Switch career to IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level mentee: Someone who is curious, eager to learn, and looking to enter or advance in the tech industry. extra: System design, Interview preparation, Resume review, Leadership skills, Team management, Personal development network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madhurachaganty + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madhurachaganty - name: Sonali Goel disabled: false @@ -256,19 +256,19 @@ years: 15 mentee: 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. areas: - - Business Analysis - - Engineering management - - Site Reliability Engineering - - Distributed Systems - - Machine Learning + - Business Analysis + - Engineering management + - Site Reliability Engineering + - Distributed Systems + - Machine Learning languages: Java, Python, C++, JavaScript focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow beyond senior level - - Switch career to IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow beyond senior level + - Switch career to IT extra: Career Growth and Development, Resume Review, Preparation for Technical Interviews, Leadership and Team Management Skills, Learning Resources and Skill Development Plans. network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonali-goel-6b611522/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonali-goel-6b611522/ - name: Julia Babahina disabled: false @@ -288,17 +288,17 @@ years: 10 mentee: Dedicated, passionate and willing to learnn areas: - - Product Management - - Project Management - - Security + - Product Management + - Project Management + - Security focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Switch career to IT - - Switch from IC to management position - - Change specialisation within IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Switch career to IT + - Switch from IC to management position + - Change specialisation within IT extra: Product Management, Project Management, Career Progression and Development, Soft Skills, Personal Brand Building, Information Security, IT, Enterprise Risk Management, Privacy network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-babahina-msc-cism-crisc-30285440/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-babahina-msc-cism-crisc-30285440/ - name: Ying Liu disabled: false @@ -318,16 +318,16 @@ years: 5 mentee: Motivated individuals who are eager to learn the algorithms of Machine Learning areas: - - Machine Learning - - Data Science - - Data Engineering + - Machine Learning + - Data Science + - Data Engineering languages: Python focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Switch career to IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Switch career to IT extra: Software Development, Machine Learning Algorithm, Resume Review, Preparation for The Technical Interview. network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yingliu-data/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yingliu-data/ - name: Adegbenga Agoro disabled: false @@ -348,20 +348,20 @@ years: 16 mentee: 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. areas: - - Backend Developer - - Engineering management - - Security - - QA - - Site Reliability Engineering + - Backend Developer + - Engineering management + - Security + - QA + - Site Reliability Engineering languages: JavaScript, Python focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Grow beyond senior level - - Switch career to IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Grow beyond senior level + - Switch career to IT extra: System Design & Architecture, Optimal Database Design, How to work and think within an engineering team, User Psychology network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adegbengaagoro + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adegbengaagoro - name: Ana Nogal disabled: false @@ -382,18 +382,18 @@ years: 16 mentee: 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. areas: - - iOS - - Fullstack Developer - - Android + - iOS + - Fullstack Developer + - Android languages: Swift, Kotlin, Javascript, C# focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Switch career to IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Switch career to IT extra: Using Core Nature and Values to figure out who you are - explore within yourself who you like to be and find the best next step to give in your career, CV Review and LinkedIn & GitHub Profile updates network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ananogal - - website: https://ananogal.com + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ananogal + - website: https://ananogal.com - name: Andrew King disabled: false @@ -413,21 +413,21 @@ years: 16 mentee: Someone who wants to engage in meaningful and useful conversations areas: - - 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 + - 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 languages: C, Go, Python, JavaScript focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from beginner to mid-level extra: 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. network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkingit/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkingit/ - name: Adeola Adekoyejo disabled: false @@ -447,16 +447,16 @@ years: 5 mentee: You don’t have to know so much as long as you are willing to learn and do the work from your end areas: - - Frontend Developer - - Engineering management - - Backend Developer - - Switch career to IT + - Frontend Developer + - Engineering management + - Backend Developer + - Switch career to IT languages: Python, JavaScript focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from beginner to mid-level extra: Frontend interview prep, technical writing, system design, web accessibility, testing network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adeola-adekoyejo-405799115?trk=contact-info + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adeola-adekoyejo-405799115?trk=contact-info - name: Anastasia disabled: false @@ -478,19 +478,19 @@ years: 10 mentee: 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. areas: - - QA - - Project Management - - Product Management - - Switch career to IT - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - QA + - Project Management + - Product Management + - Switch career to IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level languages: Java, Javascript focus: - - Change specialisation within IT + - Change specialisation within IT extra: | Resume Review, Preparation for the Interviews, Career development and job search in Germany, QA management: tools and process organization in the product company. network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/qa-anastasia + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/qa-anastasia - name: Nonna Shakhova disabled: false @@ -510,16 +510,16 @@ years: 10 mentee: Return to work after maternity leave areas: - - Project Management - - Data Science - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Switch career to IT + - Project Management + - Data Science + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Switch career to IT languages: Python focus: - - Change specialisation within IT + - Change specialisation within IT extra: Data Engineering, Data modeling and design, CV Review, Career advice network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nonna-shakhova/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nonna-shakhova/ - name: Sakirat Kehinde Usman disabled: false @@ -540,17 +540,17 @@ years: 5 mentee: I am looking for a mentee who is enthusiastic and curious in learning new things. areas: - - Frontend Developer - - Business Analysis - - Data Science - - Backend Developer - - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Frontend Developer + - Business Analysis + - Data Science + - Backend Developer + - Grow from beginner to mid-level languages: JavaScript, Python, focus: - - Switch career to IT + - Switch career to IT extra: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Redux, Resume Review, Thinking in React, Interview Preparation network: - - linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/sakirat-Kehinde-usman-3a4600117 + - linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/sakirat-Kehinde-usman-3a4600117 - name: Sahana Venkatesh disabled: false @@ -570,21 +570,21 @@ years: 7 mentee: Anyone looking for Mock Interview guidance areas: - - 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 + - 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 languages: Python focus: - - Switch from IC to management position + - Switch from IC to management position extra: Preparation for Technical interviews, Project review network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahana-venkatesh/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahana-venkatesh/ - name: Shailaja Koppu disabled: false @@ -604,20 +604,20 @@ years: 16 mentee: Career growth, establishing connections and influencing in the org, managing work life balance, interview preparation for senior roles areas: - - Distributed Systems - - Backend Developer - - Engineering management - - Fullstack Developer - - Data Engineering + - Distributed Systems + - Backend Developer + - Engineering management + - Fullstack Developer + - Data Engineering languages: C, Java, C++ focus: - - Switch from IC to management position - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Grow beyond senior level + - Switch from IC to management position + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Grow beyond senior level extra: Preparation for system design interviews, resume review, influencing teams, driving projects end to end, designing complex distributed systems, System Design Study Group network: - - linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/shailajakoppu + - linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/shailajakoppu - name: Claudia Lee disabled: false @@ -637,14 +637,14 @@ years: 5 mentee: Someone who's still new to the industry and would either like to get into tech or grow from beginner to mid. areas: - - Backend Developer + - Backend Developer languages: Java focus: - - Switch career to IT - - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Switch career to IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level extra: Resume review; Agile Methodologies; Introduction to Java, Spring Framework and Kafka; SQL; OOP; Software Development Lifecycle. network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudialsm/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudialsm/ - name: Bryan Boreham disabled: false @@ -664,23 +664,23 @@ experience: 16+ Years years: 16 areas: - - Backend Developer - - Site Reliability - - Engineering - - Engineering management - - Distributed Systems - - DevOps + - Backend Developer + - Site Reliability + - Engineering + - Engineering management + - Distributed Systems + - DevOps languages: Go, C++, C, Java, C# focus: - - 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 + - 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 mentee: Someone looking to advance their career, who needs advice either on navigating organisations or on understanding techology. extra: Software Engineering, SRE, Leadership, Technical Interviews, Communication, Presentation Skills, Kubernetes, CV Review. network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanboreham + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanboreham - name: Liliia Rafikova disabled: false @@ -701,19 +701,19 @@ experience: 10-15 Years years: 15 areas: - - Backend Developer - - Distributed Systems - - Site Reliability Engineering + - Backend Developer + - Distributed Systems + - Site Reliability Engineering languages: Java, Rust, C, C++, Kotlin focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level mentee: | Any will work. I'm actually single mother too. extra: | Software Development Strategies, Resume Review, Preparation for The Technical Interview, System Design Study Group network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liliia-rafikova-635328104/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liliia-rafikova-635328104/ - name: Safiye Ipek disabled: false @@ -735,18 +735,18 @@ mentee: | I'm seeking mentees who are enthusiastic about software testing and eager to expand their knowledge and skills in the field. Whether you're just starting out or already have some experience, I'm here to support your growth and development. I value curiosity, dedication, and a proactive attitude towards learning. If you're passionate about software quality and committed to honing your craft, I'm excited to work with you and help you achieve your goals in the world of testing. areas: - - QA + - QA languages: Java, Javascript, Ruby, Python focus: - - Switch career to IT + - Switch career to IT extra: | Software Testing Manual Testing Automation Testing Resume Review network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/safiye-ipek/ - - github: https://github.com/S-ipk + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/safiye-ipek/ + - github: https://github.com/S-ipk - name: Jyoti Yadav disabled: false @@ -771,14 +771,14 @@ mentee: | Who are preparing for interviews, want to enter IT or web3 world areas: - - Data Science - - Data Engineering - - Distributed Systems + - Data Science + - Data Engineering + - Distributed Systems languages: Python, Java, C++ focus: - - Switch career to IT - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Switch career to IT + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Grow from beginner to mid-level extra: | 1. Data Science and Machine Learning: Techniques, best practices, and real-world applications. 2. Fraud Detection and Prevention: Strategies and model implementation for reducing fraud. @@ -786,8 +786,8 @@ 4. Project Management: Agile methodologies, team collaboration, and stakeholder management. 5. Technical Skills Enhancement: Advanced Python, SQL, and AWS. network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jyoti-y-b8232969/ - - medium: https://medium.com/@jyotiyadav99111 + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jyoti-y-b8232969/ + - medium: https://medium.com/@jyotiyadav99111 - name: Busra Ecem Sakar disabled: false @@ -811,17 +811,17 @@ mentee: | Preparing for interviews, interested in working on machine learning and NLP, and eager to learn SQL and Python. areas: - - Data Science - - Business Analysis - - Machine Learning - - Project Management - - Product Management + - Data Science + - Business Analysis + - Machine Learning + - Project Management + - Product Management languages: Python focus: - - Switch career to IT - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Switch from IC to management position + - Switch career to IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Switch from IC to management position extra: | - Data Analysis and Statistical Modeling (A/B Testing, Statistical Analysis) - Machine Learning (Guiding on building machine learning models, particularly for classification and prediction tasks) @@ -830,7 +830,7 @@ - Data-Driven Decision Making - Career Path Guidance network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/busraecemsakar/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/busraecemsakar/ - name: Fernanda Martins disabled: false @@ -855,15 +855,15 @@ mentee: | Dedicated, curious and thirsty for knowledge areas: - - DevOps - - Distributed Systems - languages: "" + - DevOps + - Distributed Systems + languages: '' focus: [] extra: | DevOps practices, how to start in infrastructure, resume review, learn cloud, infrastructure as code, incident management, improve your pipeline, manage platform priorities, how to better support developers network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flmmartins/ - - github: https://github.com/flmmartins/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flmmartins/ + - github: https://github.com/flmmartins/ - name: Gabriel Oliveira disabled: false @@ -890,22 +890,22 @@ mentee: | QAs willing to grow on their career areas: - - QA - - Product Management - - Project Management - - Frontend Developer - - Backend Developer + - QA + - Product Management + - Project Management + - Frontend Developer + - Backend Developer languages: Python, Javascript, Java focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Change specialisation within IT - - Grow beyond senior level - - Switch from IC to management position + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Change specialisation within IT + - Grow beyond senior level + - Switch from IC to management position extra: | QA Engineering, Agile Testing, Software Test Automation, QA experiences in Test Automation network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gpaoliveira + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gpaoliveira - name: Prerna Singhal disabled: false @@ -927,22 +927,22 @@ mentee: | One who wants to transition from junior to senior levels. areas: - - Backend Developer - - Distributed Systems - - Fullstack Developer - - DevOps - - QA + - Backend Developer + - Distributed Systems + - Fullstack Developer + - DevOps + - QA languages: Java, C#, Python, Kotlin, Javascript focus: - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Switch career to IT - - Change specialisation within IT - - Grow beyond senior level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Switch career to IT + - Change specialisation within IT + - Grow beyond senior level extra: | Software Development Strategies, Resume Review, Preparation for The Technical Interview, How to grow from junior to lead engineers, Project management network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prernasinghal90/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prernasinghal90/ - name: Samuela Smolorz disabled: false @@ -966,16 +966,16 @@ mentee: | Career switchers or junior engineers who would like to grow, adapt and reflect areas: - - Backend Developer - - Fullstack Developer - - Data Engineering - - Security - - DevOps + - Backend Developer + - Fullstack Developer + - Data Engineering + - Security + - DevOps languages: Python, Javascript, Go focus: - - Switch career to IT - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Change specialisation within IT + - Switch career to IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Change specialisation within IT extra: | - Cloud infrastructure engineering - Databases and SQL @@ -986,7 +986,7 @@ - Interview preparation - Personal project/resume review network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuela-smolorz-mbcs-6821a3161/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuela-smolorz-mbcs-6821a3161/ - name: Arzu Caner disabled: false @@ -1013,17 +1013,17 @@ mentee: | Those who are changing their careers, interested in app development. areas: - - Fullstack Developer + - Fullstack Developer languages: Javascript focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from beginner to mid-level extra: | Career change, app development, software development, GitHub, hackathons, technical writing, React, React Native, JavaScript, Node.js, MongoDB network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arzucaner/ - - medium: https://arzugny.medium.com/ - - github: https://github.com/arzucaner - - youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsK0v6RouRYb5I1Ny8flrOg + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arzucaner/ + - medium: https://arzugny.medium.com/ + - github: https://github.com/arzucaner + - youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsK0v6RouRYb5I1Ny8flrOg - name: Prabha Venkatesh disabled: false @@ -1047,20 +1047,20 @@ mentee: | Individuals in early careers who are looking for help in coding and career guidance; but happy to help anyone I can areas: - - Data Science - - Machine Learning - - Data Engineering - - Product Management - - Project Management + - Data Science + - Machine Learning + - Data Engineering + - Product Management + - Project Management languages: Python, Javascript, C#, C# focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Switch career to IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Switch career to IT extra: | AI/ ML concepts, Resume review, technical interview network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prabha-venkatesh-t + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prabha-venkatesh-t - name: Ima-Abasi Effiong disabled: false @@ -1083,16 +1083,16 @@ mentee: | I can provide guidance and resources to a passionate self learner, an early career engineer and people who just switched from different fields to Software Testing. areas: - - QA - - Product Management + - QA + - Product Management languages: Python focus: - - Switch career to IT - - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Switch career to IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level extra: | Quality Assurance, Switch career to IT, Product Management, Grow from beginner to mid level. network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imaabasieffiong/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imaabasieffiong/ - name: Lidiane Mayra Taquehara disabled: false @@ -1116,20 +1116,20 @@ mentee: | A mentee with a curious mind and passionate about learning new things. areas: - - Backend Developer - - QA - - Fullstack Developer - - Frontend Developer - - Distributed Systems + - Backend Developer + - QA + - Fullstack Developer + - Frontend Developer + - Distributed Systems languages: Ruby, Javascript, Python, Java focus: - - Switch career to IT - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Switch career to IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level extra: | Software engineering, Automated tests, Backend development, Test Driven Development, Web scraping network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmayra/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmayra/ - name: Kateryna Ogar disabled: false @@ -1155,21 +1155,21 @@ I enjoy mentoring curious learners who want to dive into Agile methodologies like Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe. If you’re passionate about creating products that make a real impact and aligning your work with business goals, we’ll be a great match. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level, let’s connect and make it happen! areas: - - Project Management - - Business Analysis - - Product Management - languages: "" + - Project Management + - Business Analysis + - Product Management + languages: '' focus: - - Change specialisation within IT - - Switch career to IT - - Switch from IC to management position - - 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 + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level extra: | Product Management, Project Management, Agile & Scrum Practices, Diversity & Inclusion in Tech, Career Development & Leadership, Resume Review, Interview Mock Sessions network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateryna-ogar/ - - website: https://adplist.org/mentors/kateryna-ogar + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateryna-ogar/ + - website: https://adplist.org/mentors/kateryna-ogar - name: Wilson Adenuga disabled: false @@ -1191,14 +1191,14 @@ mentee: | I'm looking for mentees who are passionate, eager to learn, and committed to upskilling. I can provide mentorship in backend and frontend engineering, test-driven development (TDD), database design, microservices, system design, and emerging topics in software engineering. areas: - - Frontend Developer - - Fullstack Developer - - Distributed Systems + - Frontend Developer + - Fullstack Developer + - Distributed Systems languages: Javascript, Python focus: - - Switch career to IT - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Switch career to IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level extra: | Full-Stack JavaScript Development (React.js, Next.js, Node.js) Mobile App Development with React Native @@ -1207,8 +1207,8 @@ Web Accessibility Best Practices Python Programming Fundamentals network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilson-adenuga/ - - github: https://github.com/oluwatunmiisheii + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilson-adenuga/ + - github: https://github.com/oluwatunmiisheii - name: Nadezhda Iaromirova disabled: false @@ -1229,16 +1229,16 @@ experience: 16+ Years years: 16 areas: - - Product Management - - Business Analysis + - Product Management + - Business Analysis focus: - - Switch from IC to management position - - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Switch from IC to management position + - Grow from beginner to mid-level mentee: I'm looking for entry-level or mid-level professionals who are eager to advance their careers in IT project management, product ownership, business analysis, or UX. If you're passionate about growing your skills, open to constructive feedback, and ready to take the next step in your career, I'd love to provide personalized mentorship and career advice. extra: I can advice on a career as a project manager, product owner, or business analyst. I also specialize in user experience (UX) optimization, A/B testing, digital analytics, and reporting and can consult on UX and UI topics. Also, I can offer guidance on Agile methodologies widely used in IT, insights into valuable skill development. I can help review your CV and offer sessions to prepare you for real job interviews. network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaromirova/ - - website: https://hackernoon.com/u/uxdilettante + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaromirova/ + - website: https://hackernoon.com/u/uxdilettante - name: Sergei Begishev disabled: false @@ -1259,19 +1259,19 @@ experience: 5-7 Years years: 7 areas: - - Product Management - - Business Analysis - - Engineering management - - Data Engineering + - Product Management + - Business Analysis + - Engineering management + - Data Engineering focus: - - Switch from IC to management position - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Switch career to IT + - Switch from IC to management position + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Switch career to IT mentee: I am seeking motivated engineers who want to elevate their careers by developing their ability to communicate technical work in business terms, enhance their leadership capabilities, and master data-driven decision making extra: Mentoring Topics such as Product Architecture & Design, Business Data Analysis & Visualization, Team Management & Leadership Skills, Technical Project Presentation, Process Automation Strategy, Cross-functional Communication network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-begishev/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-begishev/ - name: Sebastian Castro disabled: false @@ -1295,23 +1295,23 @@ mentee: | I am looking to help people interested in the robotics field, specially focused on open-source software and/or educational content development. My specialties in robotics include high-level behavior, task and motion planning, and manipulation, but I am willing to branch out and learn with you! areas: - - Backend Developer - - Fullstack Developer - - DevOps - - Machine Learning - - QA + - Backend Developer + - Fullstack Developer + - DevOps + - Machine Learning + - QA languages: Python, Python, C++, C++, Rust focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Change specialisation within IT - - Switch career to IT - - Grow beyond senior level + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Change specialisation within IT + - Switch career to IT + - Grow beyond senior level extra: | Robotics, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, Simulation, Education network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-a-castro - - website: https://bsky.app/profile/roboticseabass.com + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-a-castro + - website: https://bsky.app/profile/roboticseabass.com - name: Ramona Gawarwala disabled: false @@ -1335,16 +1335,16 @@ mentee: | Motivated and proactive areas: - - Fullstack Developer - - Distributed Systems - - DevOps + - Fullstack Developer + - Distributed Systems + - DevOps languages: Javascript, Python, Java focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from beginner to mid-level extra: | Software development, Job Search, Motivation, Career Change, Upskill network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramona-gawarwala/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramona-gawarwala/ - name: Sonika Janagill disabled: false @@ -1370,17 +1370,17 @@ mentee: | I'm seeking curious, proactive individuals interested in AI, data engineering, or modern software development. Whether you're transitioning from traditional development to AI/ML, looking to enhance your cloud architecture skills, or aiming to grow as a technical leader, I'd be delighted to support you. I particularly welcome those with clear goals, a commitment to consistent learning. I especially encourage women and underrepresented groups in tech who are navigating technical career paths. areas: - - Backend Developer - - Data Engineering - - DevOps - - Engineering management - - Fullstack Developer + - Backend Developer + - Data Engineering + - DevOps + - Engineering management + - Fullstack Developer languages: Python, Java, Javascript focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Switch career to IT - - Change specialisation within IT - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Switch career to IT + - Change specialisation within IT + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level extra: | Cloud Architecture & Data Engineering CI/CD using Infra As Code @@ -1392,7 +1392,7 @@ Building Technical Advocacy Skills Work-Life Balance in Technical Careers network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonikaj/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonikaj/ - name: Eniola Oduntan disabled: false @@ -1416,21 +1416,21 @@ mentee: | People early in their careers, looking to make a switch to tech. People who struggle with selling themselves at interviews. areas: - - Data Science - - Machine Learning - - Business Analysis - - Project Management + - Data Science + - Machine Learning + - Business Analysis + - Project Management languages: Python focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Switch career to IT - - Change specialisation within IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Switch career to IT + - Change specialisation within IT extra: | Resume review Interview preparation Transitioning from a non-technical background network: - - linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/eniola-oduntan + - linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/eniola-oduntan - name: Griswald Brooks disabled: false @@ -1456,13 +1456,13 @@ areas: [] languages: C++, Python focus: - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Grow from beginner to mid-level extra: | Robotics software development network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/griswaldbrooks/ - - website: https://bsky.app/profile/griswaldbrooks.bsky.social + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/griswaldbrooks/ + - website: https://bsky.app/profile/griswaldbrooks.bsky.social - name: Lakshmi Balakrishnan disabled: false @@ -1486,20 +1486,20 @@ mentee: | I am looking ideally someone who want to grow in their career and would benefit from the insights of someone who has been in the industry for a while. areas: - - Backend Developer - - QA - - Fullstack Developer - - Distributed Systems - - Frontend Developer + - Backend Developer + - QA + - Fullstack Developer + - Distributed Systems + - Frontend Developer languages: Python, Javascript focus: - - Switch career to IT - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Change specialisation within IT + - Switch career to IT + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Change specialisation within IT extra: | Software development strategies, career goals network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakshmi-balakrishnan-21b3a253 + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakshmi-balakrishnan-21b3a253 - name: Nishi Ajmera disabled: false @@ -1528,21 +1528,21 @@ Whether you're just beginning your journey in AI/ML or looking to deepen your expertise, I welcome those who are passionate about technology and its potential to solve real-world problems. areas: - - Full-Stack Developer - - Machine Learning - - Backend Developer - - Frontend Developer - - DevOps Engineer + - Full-Stack Developer + - Machine Learning + - Backend Developer + - Frontend Developer + - DevOps Engineer languages: Java, Javascript, Go, C++ focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Switch career to IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Switch career to IT extra: | - Generative AI, AI Agents, RAG, buillding LLMs network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajmeranishi/ - - website: https://nishiajmera.com/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajmeranishi/ + - website: https://nishiajmera.com/ - name: Udeme Jalekun disabled: false @@ -1555,7 +1555,7 @@ position: Quality Assurance Engineer, Raenest bio: | I am a software quality assurance engineer with over 8 years of experience working in Information technology across EdTech, FinTech, and Social applications. - Beyond my technical abilities, I am also a dedicated leader, actively nurturing talents through mentorship, coaching, and structured training programs. + Beyond my technical abilities, I am also a dedicated leader, actively nurturing talents through mentorship, coaching, and structured training programs. image: | assets/images/mentors/udeme_jalekun.jpeg languages: English @@ -1567,24 +1567,24 @@ I am looking for a mentee who is curious, motivated, and open to feedback. If you are looking to transition into tech but do not know where to begin or what to pick, I can help guide you to choose a path that aligns with your areas of strength. And if you are considering transitioning from a non-tech background into quality assurance and software testing, then I am your go-to guide. areas: - - Software Testing - - Quality Assurance - - Quality Engineering - - Accessibility Testing - - Security Testing - - Switch careers from a non-tech to a tech role - - Pivot to quality assurance and software testing + - Software Testing + - Quality Assurance + - Quality Engineering + - Accessibility Testing + - Security Testing + - Switch careers from a non-tech to a tech role + - Pivot to quality assurance and software testing languages: Javascript, Python, Java focus: - - 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 + - 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 extra: | Software testing, quality engineering, career development planning and roadmap setting, team communication, stakeholder management, and security testing. network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/udeme-jalekun + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/udeme-jalekun - name: Narmada Chowdary Nannaka disabled: false @@ -1607,25 +1607,25 @@ mentee: | I'm looking to mentor individuals who are genuinely enthusiastic about growing in their careers, open to receiving constructive feedback, and most importantly, ready to take action on it. I value mentees who are curious, self-motivated, and willing to put in the effort to implement what they learn. A growth mindset, reliability, and a proactive attitude are non-negotiables—I’m here to support, but real progress comes from those who show up, follow through, and are eager to challenge themselves. areas: - - Project Management - - Project Management - - Engineering management - - Security - - Business Analysis + - Project Management + - Project Management + - Engineering management + - Security + - Business Analysis languages: Javascript, C++, C#, C focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Switch career to IT - - Switch from IC to management position - - Change specialisation within IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Switch career to IT + - Switch from IC to management position + - Change specialisation within IT extra: | - Technology Architecture & Strategy, - Career Growth, Leadership & Soft Skills - Job Market Readiness, and Brand Building network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/narmada-nannaka/ - - website: https://narmadanannaka.com/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/narmada-nannaka/ + - website: https://narmadanannaka.com/ - name: Bianca Stratulat disabled: false @@ -1654,22 +1654,22 @@ I’m looking for a mentee who is committed to transitioning into the data world, focused on building strong foundations, and curious enough to enjoy the learning journey. Someone who is proactive, open to feedback, and excited about exploring the possibilities in data engineering and analytics. areas: - - Data Engineering - - Data Science - - Machine Learning - - Project Management - - Business Analysis + - Data Engineering + - Data Science + - Machine Learning + - Project Management + - Business Analysis languages: Python, Scala focus: - - 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 + - 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 extra: Data Engineering Coaching & Mentoring (building skills, career progression, and best practices); Transitioning to a Data Engineering Role (guidance for professionals moving into data roles); Power BI & Databricks Expertise (technical deep dives and practical use cases); Interview Preparation (technical interviews, leadership interviews, and confidence building); Career Development in Data & AI (navigating certifications, building a personal brand, and growing as a leader). network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bianca-stratulat/ - - medium: https://medium.com/@biancadoesdata + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bianca-stratulat/ + - medium: https://medium.com/@biancadoesdata - name: Tatiana Popova disabled: false @@ -1692,20 +1692,20 @@ mentee: | I’m looking for a mentee who is goal-driven and eager to transition from manual QA to test automation. Someone who’s willing to put in consistent effort, ask questions, and apply what they learn through hands-on practice. areas: - - QA - - Backend Developer + - QA + - Backend Developer languages: Java, Python focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Switch career to IT - - Switch from IC to management position - - Change specialisation within IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Switch career to IT + - Switch from IC to management position + - Change specialisation within IT extra: | - Supporting manual QA engineers in transitioning to test automation and software development. network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatiana-popova-30700b61?trk=contact-info - - github: https://github.com/tpopova13x + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatiana-popova-30700b61?trk=contact-info + - github: https://github.com/tpopova13x - name: Ilayda Yilmaz disabled: false @@ -1733,22 +1733,22 @@ I'm looking for a mentee who is curious, motivated, and open to feedback. Ideally, someone who is either transitioning into the data field or already on their way and looking for guidance on how to grow. I’d love to work with someone who’s willing to explore ideas, ask questions, and take initiative in their learning journey. areas: - - Data Science - - Machine Learning - - Backend Developer - - Data Engineering - - Product Management + - Data Science + - Machine Learning + - Backend Developer + - Data Engineering + - Product Management languages: Python, Java focus: - - Switch career to IT - - Change specialisation within IT - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Switch from IC to management position - - Grow beyond senior level + - Switch career to IT + - Change specialisation within IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Switch from IC to management position + - Grow beyond senior level extra: Focus areas for aspiring data scientists; transitioning into data science, building a roadmap, preparing for technical interviews, optimizing resume/LinkedIn, creating and showcasing portfolio projects, and communicating insights effectively. network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilayda-yilmaz/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilayda-yilmaz/ - name: Damola Taiwo disabled: false @@ -1774,16 +1774,16 @@ mentee: | I’m looking for mentees who are actively job hunting and need guidance through the process, beginners in tech who want support in learning and mastering the fundamentals, and junior frontend developers seeking advice on advancing their skills and progressing to the next stage of their careers areas: - - Frontend Developer - - Fullstack Developer + - Frontend Developer + - Fullstack Developer languages: JavaScript focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Change specialisation within IT - - Switch career to IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Change specialisation within IT + - Switch career to IT extra: Frontend career prep; system design strategies, technical interview preparation, resume review, and transitioning into frontend development. network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/badmus-damola-taiwo-643438158/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/badmus-damola-taiwo-643438158/ - name: Dan Antonela disabled: false @@ -1808,19 +1808,19 @@ mentee: | I’m looking to mentor individuals who are eager to grow their careers in the data field, open to feedback, and committed to putting learning into action. I value mentees with a curious mindset, a strong willingness to learn, and the motivation to explore new challenges. A growth mindset, reliability, and a proactive attitude are essential—I’ll provide guidance and support, but real progress comes from those who take initiative, follow through, and are ready to push themselves. areas: - - Data Engineering - - Data Science + - Data Engineering + - Data Science languages: JavaScript, Python focus: - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Switch career to IT + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Switch career to IT extra: | Data engineering best practices; Data architecture design and implementation; Transitioning from on-premises to cloud solutions (with focus on Databricks); Growing from junior to mid-level; Growing from mid-level to senior-level; Career development and strategic planning in data roles; Technology architecture & strategy; Career growth & soft skills; Navigating the job market and building a professional brand; Effective communication in technical teams network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morar-antonela + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morar-antonela - name: Mudit Maheshwari disabled: false @@ -1844,23 +1844,23 @@ mentee: | Passionate , Patient , Hunger to learn areas: - - QA - - DevOps - - Fullstack Developer - - Data Science - - Data Engineering + - QA + - DevOps + - Fullstack Developer + - Data Science + - Data Engineering languages: Javascript, Java, C++, C focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow beyond senior level - - Change specialisation within IT - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Switch from IC to management position + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow beyond senior level + - Change specialisation within IT + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Switch from IC to management position extra: | Resume Review , Latest testing tools, Top trending tech network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maheshwarimudit/ - - medium: https://medium.com/@mudit94 + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maheshwarimudit/ + - medium: https://medium.com/@mudit94 - name: Anh Vu disabled: false @@ -1884,20 +1884,20 @@ mentee: | Self starters, emotionally intelligent, women of color. areas: - - DevOps - - Distributed Systems - - Network Engineering - - Project Management - - Security + - DevOps + - Distributed Systems + - Network Engineering + - Project Management + - Security languages: Python focus: - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Switch career to IT + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Switch career to IT extra: | Prep for technical interview, resume feedback, technical mentorship, navigating interpersonal relationships in the workplace, career development. network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anh-vu-5484bbab/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anh-vu-5484bbab/ - name: Tuğçe Kızılçakar disabled: false @@ -1921,18 +1921,18 @@ mentee: | I’m looking for mentees who are passionate about growing in tech or product management — whether they’re just starting out or already have some experience. I enjoy supporting women who are curious, open to learning, and ready to take the next step in their careers. My goal is to help them gain confidence, structure their growth, and feel empowered in the tech world. areas: - - Product Management - - Business Analysis - - QA - - Project Management - - Data Science - languages: "" + - Product Management + - Business Analysis + - QA + - Project Management + - Data Science + languages: '' focus: - - Switch career to IT - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Grow beyond senior level - - Change specialisation within IT + - Switch career to IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Grow beyond senior level + - Change specialisation within IT extra: | Agile & Scrum fundamentals for product and engineering teams @@ -1940,7 +1940,7 @@ Communication and collaboration with technical teams network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tu%C4%9F%C3%A7e-k%C4%B1z%C4%B1l%C3%A7akar-535a1a4b/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tu%C4%9F%C3%A7e-k%C4%B1z%C4%B1l%C3%A7akar-535a1a4b/ - name: Marjorie Martinez disabled: false @@ -1964,16 +1964,16 @@ mentee: | Somewhere beginner level or mid level that's looking for career guide. areas: - - Frontend Developer - - Fullstack Developer + - Frontend Developer + - Fullstack Developer languages: Javascript focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level extra: | Software Development Strategies, Resume Review, Career Transition, Career Path Guide network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marjorie-martinez/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marjorie-martinez/ - name: Faith Sodipe disabled: false @@ -1999,19 +1999,19 @@ mentee: | I am looking for mentees who are curious, open to learning, and willing to show up consistently, regardless of their current skill level. You don’t need to have everything figured out, what matters most is a genuine interest in growing, asking questions, and reflecting on feedback. I particularly enjoy working with early-career developers and career switchers who may be navigating confidence gaps or uncertainty and who want guidance on building strong foundations in both technical skills and professional growth. I value honesty, communication, and a collaborative mindset, and I aim to create a supportive, judgment-free space where mentees feel comfortable making mistakes and learning from them. If you’re motivated to learn, willing to put in the effort, and open to exploring your potential in tech, we’ll work well together. areas: - - Backend Developer - - Fullstack Developer - - Distributed Systems + - Backend Developer + - Fullstack Developer + - Distributed Systems languages: C#, Dart focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Change specialisation within IT - - Switch career to IT + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Change specialisation within IT + - Switch career to IT extra: | System Design Fundamentals, Preparation for Technical Interviews, Soft Skills Beyond Technical Ability, Resume Review, Software Development Lifecyle, Agile Methodologies, Cybersecurity Essentials, Lessons Learned in Building systems at scale, System Optimization Strategies, Growing as an Engineer, AI, General Career advice network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sodipefaith/ - - medium: https://medium.com/@faithsodipe + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sodipefaith/ + - medium: https://medium.com/@faithsodipe - name: Anastasiia Roldugina disabled: false @@ -2042,14 +2042,14 @@ • Working in startups or small teams and wanting to level up their technical and product thinking If you’re proactive, ask questions, and are ready to put ideas into practice between sessions, we’ll work great together. areas: - - Fullstack Developer + - Fullstack Developer languages: Javascript, Python, C# focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Change specialisation within IT - - Switch from IC to management position + - Grow from beginner to mid-level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level + - Change specialisation within IT + - Switch from IC to management position extra: | Working in startups: ownership, prioritisation, shipping with limited resources, Turning product requirements into technical solutions, Third-party integrations (email systems, e-signatures, external APIs), Technical interview preparation (frontend, full-stack, take-home tasks, pair programming), CV / resume review for software engineers network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anaroldugina/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anaroldugina/ From 5655d1a4934ba34e5596479add0787723810983e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jennet Turkkan <67760504+jennethydyrova@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:39:37 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 3/4] Update _data/mentors.yml MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Co-authored-by: Airah✨ --- _data/mentors.yml | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/_data/mentors.yml b/_data/mentors.yml index 1a845d7..c43a93e 100644 --- a/_data/mentors.yml +++ b/_data/mentors.yml @@ -1981,7 +1981,7 @@ sort: 10 num_mentee: 5 hours: 5 - type: ad-hoc + type: both index: 89 location: United Kingdom / Manchester position: Software Engineer, AMScreen From a2647cee1073dcc585fb6cbd1d59144c31ddca20 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jennet Turkkan <67760504+jennethydyrova@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:39:49 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 4/4] Update _data/mentors.yml MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Co-authored-by: Airah✨ --- _data/mentors.yml | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/_data/mentors.yml b/_data/mentors.yml index c43a93e..a6c9288 100644 --- a/_data/mentors.yml +++ b/_data/mentors.yml @@ -1978,7 +1978,7 @@ - name: Faith Sodipe disabled: false matched: false - sort: 10 + sort: 500 num_mentee: 5 hours: 5 type: both