From 40f13f5483592573a4dd4913468e5a8f530e8a0a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Turdugul Date: Sat, 19 Jul 2025 22:40:24 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 1/4] Add new feedback to mentors' profiles --- _data/reviews.yml | 78 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 77 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/_data/reviews.yml b/_data/reviews.yml index 518df0d6..5e141938 100644 --- a/_data/reviews.yml +++ b/_data/reviews.yml @@ -39,6 +39,13 @@ feedback: Sonali gave me really good advice about how to approach being in a new backend team that wasn't turning out exactly as I had had expected, and how to go about job hunting when I am in this transitional state of moving from front end to backend. name: Anonymous type: Ad-Hoc + - score: 5 + feedback: | + Definitely yes, I came to the session with lot of questions and indirection. But, Sonali was able to give me right suggestions and resources to navigate and move forward. + date-f: 5 July 2025 + date: 20250702 + name: Sowmiya Ravikumar + type: Ad-Hoc - index: 21 # Adeola feedback: @@ -79,7 +86,22 @@ date-f: 03 June 2024 feedback: Mentor gave me his unique perspective on my current situation. He encouraged me to consider different options and build a career plan for myself. name: Poorva Shukla - type: Ad-Hoc + type: Ad-Hoc + - score: 5 + feedback: | + Bryan provided valuable ideas on how I can better present myself on the job market and suggested ways to strengthen my programming skills. Additionally, he reviewed my CV and gave me advice on improving its structure for better readability. + I found the session really helpful, and Bryan's advice clear, objective, and actionable. + date-f: 14 July 2025 + date: 20250627 + name: Anonymous + type: Ad-Hoc + - score: 5 + feedback: | + Very useful session, he gave me new perspective on some things concerning technical interviews and gave fresh ideas on how to apply these. + date-f: 6 July 2025 + date: 20250626 + name: Anonymous + type: Ad-Hoc - index: 19 # Mona feedback: @@ -157,6 +179,13 @@ As a Head of AI for a startup and an experienced researcher, Ying has a solid experience in identifying what it takes to succeed in the AI industry as a research scientist. Her knowledge in AI skill sets and how to present oneself as a unique candidate in this incredibly competitive job market is invaluable for anyone who's new to the AI industry and interested to make a transition into an AI career. name: Vivien Siew type: Long Term Mentorship + - score: 5 + date: 20250701 + date-f: 2 July 2025 + feedback: | + She has inspired me by providing insights into different career paths within machine learning and recommended resources for learning and building ML models. + name: Anonymous + type: Ad-Hoc - index: 5 # Stephanie feedback: @@ -236,6 +265,14 @@ improving my communication skills or advising me on what to focus on learning as a junior to grow. Learning how to prioritise things in my career was both fun and eye-opening. One of the best things was how she helped me overcome my self-doubt and imposter syndrome. I now feel so much more positive and excited about my career. + - score: 5 + feedback: | + I had a mentorship session with Madhura, and it was incredibly beneficial. She took the time to understand my background thoroughly and listened carefully to the challenges I was facing while deciding between a few options. Her communication was clear and thoughtful, and she helped me weigh the pros and cons of each path in a very practical and honest way. + What stood out most was how she encouraged me to recognize my own potential. She offered insights that boosted my confidence and helped me see how one particular path could lead to meaningful professional growth. Where I had doubts, she was motivating and reassuring, and her guidance gave me a clearer vision of what I could achieve. I'm truly grateful for her support and the positive impact it's had on both my mindset and my career planning. + date-f: 13 July 2025 + date: 20250711 + name: Anonymous + type: Ad-Hoc - index: 39 # Busra feedback: @@ -347,4 +384,43 @@ date-f: 23 June 2025 date: 20250623 name: Anonymous + type: Ad-Hoc + - score: 5 + feedback: | + I'm so grateful to be connected with Lidiane. She has so many tips to share, and her advice has been incredibly relevant and helpful for my situation. She really took the time to understand my concerns and made me feel heard and supported. I deeply appreciate her warmth, openness, and the way she uplifts and empowers other women! + date-f: 30 June 2025 + date: 20250630 + name: Anonymous + type: Ad-Hoc + +- index: 20 # Andrew King + feedback: + - score: 5 + feedback: | + It was great to hear experiences, as I learn and reflect about mines. Amazing experience highly recommend it. + date-f: 9 July 2025 + date: 20250709 + name: Anonymous + type: Ad-Hoc + +- index: 69 # Sonika Janagill + feedback: + - score: 5 + feedback: | + Given clear steps to help with job searching, advised on things to be doing daily, and encouraged to start a project(s) for continued development. This has helped me to set manageable goals and focus my attention appropriately. + It has been reassuring and encouraging, making me less overwhelmed and more excited to get stuck into projects. + date-f: 10 July 2025 + date: 20250710 + name: Sarah Larkin + type: Ad-Hoc + +- index: 49 # Samuela Smolorz + feedback: + - score: 5 + feedback: | + Samuela was very kind and well prepared for our session. She made it much clearer for me what I should focus on now while job searching and offered valuable, practical advice that made me feel more focused and confident. She also shared a lot of helpful resources that I could use immediately. I really appreciate her encouragement and how she tailored the session to my needs. + The session was great! Samuela created a supportive and comfortable environment where I felt comfortable asking questions and sharing concerns. + date-f: 19 July 2025 + date: 20250719 + name: Grace(Huangling) Chen type: Ad-Hoc \ No newline at end of file From 0c7e0b199da92b3e30d058e3091fbc078a2f0e5e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Turdugul Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2025 10:37:47 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 2/4] updated dates and feedback --- _data/reviews.yml | 14 +++++++------- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/_data/reviews.yml b/_data/reviews.yml index 5e141938..60a79427 100644 --- a/_data/reviews.yml +++ b/_data/reviews.yml @@ -41,9 +41,9 @@ type: Ad-Hoc - score: 5 feedback: | - Definitely yes, I came to the session with lot of questions and indirection. But, Sonali was able to give me right suggestions and resources to navigate and move forward. + I came to the session with lot of questions and indirection. But, Sonali was able to give me right suggestions and resources to navigate and move forward. date-f: 5 July 2025 - date: 20250702 + date: 20250705 name: Sowmiya Ravikumar type: Ad-Hoc @@ -92,14 +92,14 @@ Bryan provided valuable ideas on how I can better present myself on the job market and suggested ways to strengthen my programming skills. Additionally, he reviewed my CV and gave me advice on improving its structure for better readability. I found the session really helpful, and Bryan's advice clear, objective, and actionable. date-f: 14 July 2025 - date: 20250627 + date: 20250714 name: Anonymous type: Ad-Hoc - score: 5 feedback: | Very useful session, he gave me new perspective on some things concerning technical interviews and gave fresh ideas on how to apply these. date-f: 6 July 2025 - date: 20250626 + date: 20250706 name: Anonymous type: Ad-Hoc @@ -180,7 +180,7 @@ name: Vivien Siew type: Long Term Mentorship - score: 5 - date: 20250701 + date: 20250702 date-f: 2 July 2025 feedback: | She has inspired me by providing insights into different career paths within machine learning and recommended resources for learning and building ML models. @@ -270,7 +270,7 @@ I had a mentorship session with Madhura, and it was incredibly beneficial. She took the time to understand my background thoroughly and listened carefully to the challenges I was facing while deciding between a few options. Her communication was clear and thoughtful, and she helped me weigh the pros and cons of each path in a very practical and honest way. What stood out most was how she encouraged me to recognize my own potential. She offered insights that boosted my confidence and helped me see how one particular path could lead to meaningful professional growth. Where I had doubts, she was motivating and reassuring, and her guidance gave me a clearer vision of what I could achieve. I'm truly grateful for her support and the positive impact it's had on both my mindset and my career planning. date-f: 13 July 2025 - date: 20250711 + date: 20250713 name: Anonymous type: Ad-Hoc @@ -407,7 +407,7 @@ feedback: - score: 5 feedback: | - Given clear steps to help with job searching, advised on things to be doing daily, and encouraged to start a project(s) for continued development. This has helped me to set manageable goals and focus my attention appropriately. + She gave clear steps to help with job searching, advised on things to be doing daily, and encouraged to start a project(s) for continued development. This has helped me to set manageable goals and focus my attention appropriately. It has been reassuring and encouraging, making me less overwhelmed and more excited to get stuck into projects. date-f: 10 July 2025 date: 20250710 From 1f9d2f10bc3f44580b3d732fc117f2601bda52ad Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: =?UTF-8?q?Airah=E2=9C=A8?= Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2025 10:52:53 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 3/4] Update _data/reviews.yml --- _data/reviews.yml | 5 +++++ 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+) diff --git a/_data/reviews.yml b/_data/reviews.yml index 60a79427..4191a153 100644 --- a/_data/reviews.yml +++ b/_data/reviews.yml @@ -46,6 +46,11 @@ date: 20250705 name: Sowmiya Ravikumar type: Ad-Hoc + - score: 5 + date: 20250714 + date-f: 14 July 2025 + name: Kaushiki Agrawal + type: Ad-Hoc - index: 21 # Adeola feedback: From 7eac74e30ac1c17a9a3d7f59d71181f247803f3f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: =?UTF-8?q?Airah=E2=9C=A8?= Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2025 10:53:09 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 4/4] Update _data/reviews.yml --- _data/reviews.yml | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/_data/reviews.yml b/_data/reviews.yml index 4191a153..47f37efd 100644 --- a/_data/reviews.yml +++ b/_data/reviews.yml @@ -405,7 +405,7 @@ It was great to hear experiences, as I learn and reflect about mines. Amazing experience highly recommend it. date-f: 9 July 2025 date: 20250709 - name: Anonymous + name: Shirley type: Ad-Hoc - index: 69 # Sonika Janagill