diff --git a/_config.yml b/_config.yml index df0bb76a..a3242dfa 100644 --- a/_config.yml +++ b/_config.yml @@ -33,6 +33,5 @@ network: meetup: https://www.meetup.com/women-coding-community/ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/women_coding_community youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@WomenCodingCommunity - mail: mailto:london@womencodingcommunity.com base_url: https://womencodingcommunity.com diff --git a/_data/faq.yml b/_data/faq.yml deleted file mode 100644 index 6bd4041f..00000000 --- a/_data/faq.yml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,114 +0,0 @@ -- question: How do I join the mentorship program? - answer: You can access comprehensive information about the mentorship program's timelines and registration process by visiting our dedicated mentorship page. - index: 1 - -- question: Who can participate in a mentorship programme? - answer: Our mentorship programme is open to anyone who is looking to improve their skills or advance their careers. Whether you’re an experienced professional looking to give back to the community, or a student or new professional seeking guidance and support, our program has something for everyone. - index: 2 - -- question: I do not identify as a woman, can I participate as a mentor? - answer: Absolutely! We are happy to welcome every mentor who is interested in sharing their knowledge with our community. - index: 3 - -- question: I haven't mentored before. Could I sign up? - answer: Of course, first-time mentors are welcome in the programme! Please take a look at our Mentor’s Pocketbook on Resources Page to help you get started! - index: 4 - -- question: How can I choose my mentor? - answer: | -
Feel free to browse through our Mentors page. Choose a mentor whose goals and aspirations align with yours.
- index: 5 - -- question: How many mentors am I allowed to select during the registration process? - answer: You can select up to 5 mentors. Preference will be given to the first mentor you select/provided in the form, followed by your subsequent choices, during the matching process. - index: 6 - -- question: How often do mentors and mentees meet? - answer: The frequency of meetings between mentors and mentees can vary depending on the goals and the needs of the mentee and the availability of both parties. Some relationships require weekly meetings, while others may only require monthly or quarterly meetings. - index: 7 - -- question: What are the benefits of participating in a mentorship programme? - answer: | - Participating in a mentorship programme can provide mentees with access to valuable skills, knowledge, and networks, as well as guidance and support in achieving their goals.For each mentor-mentee pair we provide a template in Notion for tracking the progress during the Mentorship Programme cycle. On the website, you can also find resources and guides which can help mentors and mentees to make the most of their mentorship experience.
- index: 9 - -- question: Do I need to be based in London to be a mentor or mentee? - answer: No, you can be anywhere in the world, as long as you can work with your mentor or mentee in their timezones. - index: 10 - -- question: Is this Mentorship Programme available only for remote participation? - answer: It is also possible to have meetings in-person if you both are based in the same location. This can be beneficial for people who prefer to have direct personal interactions.The Mentorship programme lasts from March till November of the same year.
- index: 18 - -- question: How can I update my mentor profile? - answer: Simply fill out our Update my Mentor Profle form, and we'll manage all the updates for you. - index: 19 - -- question: What is Notion? - answer: Notion is a productivity and note-taking tool which provides a variety of features to keep track of progress. We recommend using this tool during mentorship experience. Or template can help mentors and mentees be organized and to be on track. At the beginning of the cycle we will conduct a webinar on how to get the most out of Notion note-taking experience. - index: 20 - -- question: I do not identify as a woman, can I register for an ad-hoc session with a mentor? - answer: Absolutely! We welcome everyone, but we prioritize those who identify as women. If the mentor has availability afterward, we can connect you as well. - index: 21 - \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_data/interview_resources.yml b/_data/interview_resources.yml index 0d143a9f..19a3c52e 100644 --- a/_data/interview_resources.yml +++ b/_data/interview_resources.yml @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ is a platform that provides anonymous mock interviews with senior engineers from top companies like Google, Amazon, and Facebook. - index: 3 name: WCC Ad-Hoc Mentorship Programme - link: https://womencodingcommunity.com/mentors + link: https://mentorship.womencodingcommunity.com/mentorship/mentors description: | Our monthly mentorship programme allows you to request mock interviews from available mentors during the first 10 days of each month, providing a structured opportunity to receive feedback and improve your interviewing skills. - index: 4 diff --git a/_data/mentors.yml b/_data/mentors.yml deleted file mode 100644 index 35514a89..00000000 --- a/_data/mentors.yml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,1961 +0,0 @@ - -- name: Rajani Rao - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 500 - num_mentee: 3 - hours: 5 - type: both - index: 2 - location: Cambridge, UK - position: CTO/Principal Technologist, WInvest/AVEVA - bio: | - Rajani Rao is a Principal Technologist at AVEVA, designing scalable, web and IoT solutions in the Cloud with over two decades of experience in computing. Outside of her profession, she is a mother of two girls and an advocate for women in tech. As a dynamic speaker and panelist, Rajani shares insights on technology, engineering, and female leadership. She holds an advisory role at Pixuate, a female-led AI and Machine Learning startup. Rajani extends her leadership as Director at WomenWhoCode London, fostering technical skill-building and career progression. She serves as a fractional CTO at WInvest, committed to an inclusive financial ecosystem using AI. Rajani's vision is to shape an inclusive, innovative global tech landscape. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/rajani_rao.jpeg - languages: English - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 16+ Years - years: 16 - mentee: | - Is really keen to grow - areas: - - 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 - extra: | - Anything Software Engineering - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajaniraog - -- name: Eleonora Belova - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 200 - num_mentee: 2 - hours: 2 - type: both - index: 1 - location: The Netherlands - position: Test Automation Engineer, IBM Security - bio: | - I am a dedicated Test Automation Engineer with a passion for ensuring software quality. To me, testing is way more than just identifying bugs and flaws; it’s about viewing processes and products through the lens of the end user. My expertise includes UI test automation, particularly with Playwright, and API test automation using tools like Postman and PactumJS. Beyond the technical part, I am interested in exploring different aspects in team communication, cross-cultural collaboration and contributing to professional communities through volunteering. I find immense joy in sharing my insights through articles and engaging in meaningful discussions with peers. Moreover, I am eager to help individuals start their journey in software testing. I can share industry knowledge, assist in reviewing your CV, and provide guidance on various related topics. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/eleonora_belova.jpeg - languages: English - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 2-4 Years - years: 4 - mentee: | - I would love to connect with an open-minded early-career engineer, who is interested in learning new things in Software Testing, or wants to know how to navigate in career. I can also help people who are switched from different fields to Software Testing and provide guidance and resources. - areas: - - Quality Assurance - 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 - extra: | - Test Automation, Quality Assurance, Starting career in IT, CV Review, Preparation for the Interview, Exploratory Testing, Web Testing (Manual & Automation), API Testing (Postman, SOAP UI), Python for Software Testers, Career Advice, ISTQB Foundation Certification Preparation guidelines - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleonora-belova-7069baa5/ - - github: https://github.com/nora-weisser - - website: https://noraweisser.com/ - -- name: Stephanie Senoner - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 100 - num_mentee: 1 - hours: 2 - type: both - index: 5 - location: London, UK - position: Senior Software Engineer, Zopa - bio: | - I have a non tech background (Psychology and Business education) and am a career switcher myself. Therefore I know the challenges, problems, at the beginning but also understand the opportunities with it. I work in tech for 5 years now, from Junior to Senior in different companies (size, sector). Worked as backend developer as well ad Full stack but focus now on Frontend (React, NextJS) - image: | - assets/images/mentors/stephanie_senoner.jpeg - languages: English - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 4-5 Years - years: 5 - mentee: | - Passionate, keen to learn, early - mid stage, career switcher - areas: - - 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 - extra: | - Interview Preparation, Resume Review, personal project, Software Engineering Principles, Management, Time management, self growth - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-senoner - -- name: Ken Pemberton - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 100 - num_mentee: 1 - hours: 1 - type: both - index: 6 - location: Chesham, Buckinghamshire, UK - position: PEOPLE-FIRST servant-leadership of technical teams, To be determined! - bio: | - I started coding as a teenager, and 40 years later it still fascinates me, although I've stepped away from programming now to focus on honing my management skills as a servant-leader. - - So while I won't be able to help you actually write code, I might be able to help guide you past the self-doubt that's inevitable as you step up to something new, be it a career or a promotion. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/ken_pemberton.jpeg - languages: English - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 16+ Years - years: 16 - mentee: | - Folks who would benefit from coaching for confidence and resilience within the tech world. You are more capable than you know! - areas: - - Engineering management - languages: '' - focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Switch from IC to management position - extra: | - Overcoming self-doubt - Dealing with change - How to work effectively with others - Relating to difficult colleagues - Building resilience - Interview preparation - CV review - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenpemberton - - website: https://grumpyoldfart.org/ - -- name: Irina Kamalova - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 100 - num_mentee: 1 - hours: 0 - type: long-term - index: 4 - location: London, UK - position: Backend Software Engineer, Revolut - bio: | - Irina is a backend SWE at Revolut and if the Director of WWCode London. Her job involved constantly completing the product development lifecycle of successfully launched applications and supporting requests from 20 million customers at Revolut. - Her experience as a Software Engineer included working with large projects, search engines, distributed systems, performance issues, and huge data storage. Apart from being a strong developer and a good team player, in the last 2-years, she volunteered for CodeFirst: Girls and Women Who Code London and grew up from volunteer to lead and, in the end, to a Director of community. She organised a team to deliver outstanding projects and show impressive results. She built a guild of volunteers to deliver a Mentorship Programme, technical tracks, help with resumes, mock interviews and overall grown community more than twice. - - Currently, she’s working at Revolut and building a platform for retail products. That includes support services to handle our 20 million clients, handle huge throughput and provide law latency for data flow. Irina constantly helps her team to tackle the extra mile and help the company to improve an intervening process, onboarding new hires and running knowledge-sharing activities. As a cherry on top, she helped to launch the inner Revolut Women Guild “RevWomen”. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/irina_kamalova.jpeg - languages: English, Russian - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 5-7 Years - years: 7 - mentee: | - A mentee who wants to grow from Mid to Senior, or want to change their job and prepare for an interview for Mid/Senior position. Based in London, working in Fin tech, Backend Engineer - areas: - - Backend Developer - - Data Engineering - - Distributed Systems - - Data Engineering - languages: Java, Kotlin, Scala, Python - focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Change specialisation within IT - extra: | - Software Development Strategies, Resume Review, Preparation for The Technical Interview, Pets Projects, Concurrency, Databases, System Design, Low level application design, TDD, DDD, Software Architecture, Distributive Systems, Integration with stack holders, CQRS, Deployment, Data Migration, Stability - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irina-kamalova/ - -- name: Ana Nogal - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 100 - num_mentee: 1 - hours: 2 - type: both - index: 13 - location: Barcelona, Spain - position: Career Coach & Mentor | Recruitment & Operations Lead, ananogal.com | - Novoda - bio: | - I'm a senior iOS developer with ten years of business experience and over 25 years in software development. I spent the first 15 years working as a back-end developer in .NET and Java, but I fell in love when I discovered Mobile development. I am passionate about the quality and maintainability of the application's code and architecture. - I have already lived in some European cities, such as Lisbon, Madrid, Barcelona and London. This allowed me to work in different cultures and dynamics, further increasing my ability to connect, communicate and grow. I love giving back to the community, so I started collaborating with DevPass, helping guide newcomers. I'm also a mentor at MentoCruise, for those who want a more professional follow-up. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/ana_nogal.jpeg - languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 16+ Years - 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 - languages: Swift, Kotlin, JavaScript, C# - focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Switch career to IT - extra: | - TDD - Clean code - Refactoring - Team dynamics - Mock interview - PR reviews - Code Principles - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ananogal/ - - website: https://www.ananogal.com/ - -- name: Bryan Boreham - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 100 - num_mentee: 1 - hours: 3 - type: both - index: 31 - location: London, UK - position: Distinguished Engineer, Grafana Labs - bio: | - Keen to help people understand computer systems and achieve their potential. - Broad and deep knowledge of cloud and distributed systems. - 25 years at Principle Engineer level and above. - Member of the Kubernetes and Prometheus projects. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/bryan_boreham.jpeg - languages: English - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 16+ Years - years: 16 - mentee: | - Someone who is interested in a deep understanding of technology, and how people work with technology. - areas: - - DevOps - - Engineering management - - Site Reliability Engineering - - Backend Developer - - Distributed Systems - languages: Java, C, Rust, C++, Go - focus: - - Change specialisation within IT - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Switch from IC to management position - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Grow beyond senior level - extra: | - System design, how to present your ideas, performance optimisation, career advancement, preparation for technical interview. - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanboreham - -- name: Sonali Goel - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 10 - num_mentee: 0 - hours: 2 - type: ad-hoc - index: 8 - location: London - position: Senior Developer, Yoox-Net-A-Porter - bio: | - An accomplished technical lead with over a decade of experience in the technology field have successfully led global teams in various capacities. Worked as a consultant in the past and currently working as a senior SME for a luxury online fashion brand, have excelled in designing and implementing scalable applications. Always keen to learn something new and ready to take up challenges. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/sonali_goel.jpeg - languages: English - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 10-15 Years - years: 15 - mentee: | - New to tech or someone who needs some guidance about tech world or someone needs to grow - areas: - - Backend Developer - - Engineering management - - Engineering management - - DevOps - languages: Java, Python - focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - extra: | - Software Development Processes and Overview, Guidance on how to prepare for Interviews, BDD and TDD approach to development. AWS solution guidance/path for study or certifications. - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonali-goel-6b611522/ - -- name: Adeola Adekoyejo - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 10 - num_mentee: 0 - hours: 3 - type: ad-hoc - index: 21 - location: United Kingdom - position: Full stack Engineer, Nill - bio: | - I am Frontend engineer with 4years of experience. I have had opportunities of working with several companies and building sustainable products for them. I am very keen to solving problems and helping people as well - image: | - assets/images/mentors/adeola_adekoyejo.jpeg - languages: English - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 4-5 Years - 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 - languages: JavaScript, Python - focus: - - Switch career to IT - - 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 - - medium: https://medium.com/@adekoyejoadeola - -- name: Sakirat Kehinde Usman - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 200 - num_mentee: 2 - hours: 0 - type: long-term - index: 24 - location: Manchester, England - position: Frontend Development Trainer, Niyo Group Ltd - bio: | - I am a frontend engineer with over 3 years of experience in frontend development. I am excellent at building user interfaces and bringing web functionalities to life. I have worked on various projects ranging from fintech to agriculture. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/sakirat_kehinde_usman.jpeg - languages: English - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 4-5 Years - 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 - languages: JavaScript, Python - focus: - - Switch career to IT - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - extra: | - HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Redux, Resume Review, Thinking in React, Interview Preparation - network: - - linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/sakirat-Kehinde-usman-3a4600117 - - github: https://github.com/oyinkan - - website: https://gitshowcase.com/oyinkan - -- name: Nonna Shakhova - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 200 - num_mentee: 2 - hours: 2 - type: both - index: 23 - location: London, UK - position: Senior Analytics Engineer, Trusted Housesitters - bio: | - I am a Senior Analytics Engineer with deep expertise in data architecture, data modelling, and building scalable analytics foundations. My approach combines technical excellence with strategic thinking: I care not only about writing correct code, but about building systems that scale with teams. - I am particularly passionate about supporting women in tech in building confidence, technical depth, and professional authority. My mentoring style combines structure, clarity, and emotional intelligence, helping mentees grow not only as engineers, but as mature professionals. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/nonna_shakhova.jpeg - languages: English, Russian - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 10-15 Years - years: 15 - mentee: | - I’m looking for someone committed to growth: curious, proactive, and open to feedback. You don’t need to be highly experienced, but you should be ready to take ownership of your development and apply what we discuss between sessions. - I especially enjoy working with women in tech stepping into senior confidence, engineers transitioning into Data/Analytics roles, and professionals preparing for technical interviews. - If you’re ambitious, reflective, and ready to grow both technically and professionally, we’ll work well together. - areas: - - Data Engineering - - QA - - Project Management - - Engineering management - - Machine Learning - languages: Python - focus: - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Switch career to IT - - Grow beyond senior level - - Switch from IC to management position - extra: | - - Data Engineering & Analytics Engineering career growth - - Scalable data modelling - - Data quality & testing - - CV & LinkedIn review for Data roles - - Technical interview preparation (SQL, modelling, architecture) - - Positioning for Senior roles - - Navigating difficult stakeholders and building influence - - Growing confidence in tech environments - - Avoiding burnout during interview cycles - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nonna-shakhova/ - -- name: Ying Liu - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 200 - num_mentee: 2 - hours: 1 - type: both - index: 11 - location: London - position: Head of AI, R&D, TG0 - bio: | - I have a Ph.D in Physics and 4-years experience working in the field of machine learning. I published 4 papers and 2 under submission. My expertise sits in few-shot learning, CNN, Diffusion model and transformers with model architecture building using TensorFlow and PyTorch. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/ying_liu.jpeg - languages: English - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 4-5 Years - years: 5 - mentee: | - Motivated individuals who are eager to learn the algorithms of Machine Learning - areas: - - Machine Learning - - Data Science - - Data Engineering - languages: Python - focus: - - 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/ - -- name: Adriana Zencke Zimmermann - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 100 - num_mentee: 1 - hours: 1 - type: both - index: 3 - location: Valencia / Spain - position: Tech Lead, Centric Software - bio: | - I am a mother, a wife, and a Software Engineer. I graduated in Computer Science and have over 14 years of experience working in tech companies in Brazil, Germany, and Spain. As Backend Engineer, I found this to be my passion which I focused on in the last six years of my career. I am always excited to help others, and my goal is to empower women and support them with the difficulties I had as an engineer, and I still have from time to time. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/adriana_zencke_zimmermann.jpeg - languages: English, Portuguese - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 10-15 Years - years: 15 - 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. - areas: - - Backend Developer - - Fullstack Developer - - Distributed Systems - - Frontend Developer - - QA - languages: Java, Javascript, Kotlin, Python - focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - extra: | - Java, Spring Boot and Best Practices - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dricazenck/ - - medium: https://medium.com/@dricazenck - - github: https://github.com/dricazenck - -- name: Fernanda Martins - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 500 - num_mentee: 4 - hours: 4 - type: both - index: 40 - location: Amsterdam/Netherlands - position: DevOps Engineer, Clay Solutions - bio: | - I work with infrastructure engineering for 13 years. I love all things infrastructure: designing platforms in the cloud with Azure/AWS, coding in terraform/ansible/python/shell.., building awesome delivery pipelines and helping developers. - I am from Brazil, currently living in Amsterdam and worked in several companies and different industries. - I am community-driven: I have presented at conferences, contributed to open source and like sharing knowledge. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/fernanda_martins.jpeg - languages: English, Portuguese - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 10-15 Years - years: 15 - mentee: | - Dedicated, curious and thirsty for knowledge - areas: - - 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/ - -- name: Gabriel Oliveira - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 100 - num_mentee: 1 - hours: 4 - type: both - index: 41 - location: Amsterdam - position: QA Engineer, Picnic - bio: | - I am a pragmatic Agile tester dedicated to enhancing team deliveries through the development and maintenance of automated tests, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration to establish a unified understanding of our products, and providing timely, actionable feedback to stakeholders. - - 🤔 You may be thinking "So what, how does that help me"? Or you may be in the category of "I don't know where to grow/learn next"? Book a session and tell me a bit about yourself so we can together find a way on how my experience can help you 😉 - - 🥶 Also, if you get frozen solid when doing test automation, I also offer an guidance on automated testing where we can deep-dive into the code of your choice together. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/gabriel_oliveira.jpeg - languages: English, Portuguese - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 7-10 Years - years: 10 - mentee: | - QAs willing to grow on their career - areas: - - 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 - extra: | - QA Engineering, Agile Testing, Software Test Automation - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gpaoliveira - -- name: Samuela Smolorz - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 200 - num_mentee: 2 - hours: 2 - type: both - index: 49 - location: London - position: Software Engineer, Garrison Technology Ltd - bio: | - I am a backend/cloud infrastructure engineer specialising in database administration. Previously, I’ve worked as a data analyst/engineer. - - Being a self-taught English graduate made my tech journey quite challenging, but it has also equipped me to help career switchers navigate today's difficult market. I feel like popular advice given to junior engineers is not necessarily applicable anymore, and I would love to share everything I have learnt with others. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/samuela_smolorz.jpeg - languages: English, Polish - availability: [8, 9, 10, 11] - skills: - experience: 2-4 Years - years: 4 - mentee: | - Career switchers or junior engineers who would like to grow, adapt and reflect - areas: - - 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 - extra: | - - Cloud infrastructure engineering - - Databases and SQL - - Technical writing - - Cybersecurity - - Working in data vs software teams - - Working in start-ups vs mid-sized vs big companies - - Interview preparation - - Personal project/resume review - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuela-smolorz-mbcs-6821a3161/ - -- name: Arzu Caner - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 10 - num_mentee: 0 - hours: 2 - type: ad-hoc - index: 50 - location: United Kingdom/London - position: Fullstack Developer, InnoAl Tech Solution - bio: | - Arzu began her career in the telecommunications sector, specializing in CRM systems and marketing. After earning her master's degree in marketing, she successfully led customer loyalty and retention projects as a Marketing and Customer Relationship Manager, developing and implementing strategic campaigns aimed at enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty. Additionally, she provided system and product training as an instructor. - - She then made significant contributions as a digital project manager, supporting the growth and development of startups, and has a strong background in SEO. With a keen interest in technological advancements, Arzu transitioned into software development, initially focusing on databases and leveraging emerging technologies to optimize data management. She currently works on mobile and web application development, where she innovates solutions to improve user experience and performance. - - Arzu shares her career journey and technical insights through blog posts and serves as an evangelist in the Women Coding Community, actively promoting the advancement of women in technology. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/arzu_caner.jpeg - languages: English, Turkish - availability: [9, 10, 11] - skills: - experience: 2-4 Years - years: 4 - mentee: | - Those who are changing their careers, interested in app development. - areas: - - Fullstack Developer - languages: Javascript - focus: - - 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 - -- name: Prabha Venkatesh - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 500 - num_mentee: 3 - hours: 2 - type: both - index: 51 - location: Bristol, UK - position: Data scientist, Milbotix - bio: | - I am an AI Engineer with around 7 years of experience in software and a special focus on AI in the last few years. I have been leading AI research for a health care startup and have co-authored papers and a patent on the work carried out. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/prabha_venkatesh.jpeg - languages: English - availability: [9, 10, 11] - skills: - experience: 5-7 Years - years: 7 - 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 - languages: Python, Javascript, C#, C# - focus: - - 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 - -- name: Ima-Abasi Effiong - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 10 - num_mentee: 0 - hours: 4 - type: ad-hoc - index: 54 - location: Nigeria - position: QA Engineer, Cloudenly - bio: | - I’m a QA Engineer with over 2 years of experience in manual testing, particularly in the HR tech field. I originally studied English/Literary Studies in university but switched to IT more than two years ago. I’m passionate about helping other women like me who are also transitioning into the IT industry. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/ima-abasi_effiong.jpeg - languages: English - availability: [11] - skills: - experience: 2-4 Years - years: 4 - 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 - languages: Python - focus: - - 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/ - -- name: Lidiane Mayra Taquehara - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 10 - num_mentee: 0 - hours: 1 - type: ad-hoc - index: 55 - location: London - position: Senior Software Engineer, Artsy - bio: | - I'm a senior software engineer who migrated to IT after 10 years working on a complete different area (I was a factory worker in the past). I found my passion in the tech field and I'd love to help other women who are also interested in it. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/lidiane_mayra_taquehara.jpeg - languages: English, Portuguese - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 7-10 Years - years: 10 - mentee: | - A mentee with a curious mind and passionate about learning new things. - areas: - - 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 - extra: | - Software engineering, Automated tests, Backend development, Test Driven Development, Web scraping - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmayra/ - -- name: Sergei Begishev - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 200 - num_mentee: 2 - hours: 2 - type: both - index: 65 - location: Belgrade, Serbia - position: Chief Product Officer, Overgear - bio: | - I am a product leader with over 5 years of experience in IT, currently serving as Chief Product Officer (CPO) and building upon my engineering foundation. My experience spans both large corporations and startups, with particular strengths in analyzing business data and streamlining operations. My commitment to mentorship grew from helping engineers effectively communicate their business impact, leading me to develop and teach a course that has equipped over 20 engineers with skills to present results confidently and advance their careers. I remain dedicated to expanding this impact by continuing to guide emerging tech professionals in bridging the gap between technical excellence and business success. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/sergei_begishev.jpeg - languages: English, Russian - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 5-7 Years - years: 7 - 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 - areas: - - Product Management - - Business Analysis - - Project Management - - Engineering management - - Data Engineering - languages: '' - focus: - - 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 - extra: | - Mentoring Topics: 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/ - -- name: Nadezhda Iaromirova - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 200 - num_mentee: 2 - hours: 0 - type: long-term - index: 64 - location: Bulgaria, Sofia - position: Sr. IT Project Manager, Aceonis - bio: | - As a 360° digital marketing expert with 15+ years of experience, I would be happy to offer professional advice and provide mentorship to those at the entry-level or mid-level of their careers. My experience is primarily in enterprise-level software companies, focusing on data protection and cybersecurity. I bring expertise in web and IT-specific project management, complex technical product delivery, and web production. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/nadezhda_iaromirova.jpeg - languages: English, Russian - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 16+ Years - years: 16 - 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. - areas: - - Project Management - - Business Analysis - languages: '' - focus: - - Switch from IC to management position - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - 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 - -- name: Kateryna Ogar - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 100 - num_mentee: 1 - hours: 0 - type: long-term - index: 61 - location: Newcastle upon Tyne - position: Product Manager, Cisco Systems - bio: | - Hi there! I’m Kateryna, a Product Manager and Scrum Master with 7+ years of hands-on experience driving innovation and delivering complex software solutions for industry leaders like NASDAQ, Ericsson, and Volvo. My certifications in PSM1, KSP, and SAFe 5.1 Agilist reflect my commitment to delivering top-quality results using Agile, Kanban, Lean, TDD, and BDD practices. As a mentor, I’m here to guide you through the challenges of product management, project leadership, and Agile practices. Whether you're looking to improve team performance, navigate complex projects, or refine your leadership skills, I’m passionate about helping you grow. I’m also a proud mentor in the Women in Tech (6.0) program and am ranked in the Top 1% of Product Mentors on ADPList, where I’ve helped mentees like you unlock their full potential, drive innovations and secure new jobs. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make an impact in tech, let’s work together to shape your journey! - image: | - assets/images/mentors/kateryna_ogar.jpeg - languages: English, Russian, Ukranian - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 5-7 Years - years: 7 - mentee: | - A person who would like to switch the career or to get a new job as Product Manager or Scrum Master. - areas: - - Project Management - - Product Management - languages: '' - focus: - - Switch career to IT - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - extra: | - Agile Project Management, Scrum Mastering, Resume Review, Preparation for the Interview. - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateryna-ogar/ - - website: https://adplist.org/mentors/kateryna-ogar - -- name: Wilson Adenuga - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 200 - num_mentee: 2 - hours: 3 - type: both - index: 63 - location: UK/Birmingham - position: Senior Frontend Engineer, BeyondIT SRL - bio: | - I am a full-stack engineer specializing in building scalable, accessible web and mobile applications. My expertise spans React.js, React Native, Next.js, Node.js, Python, microservices, and cloud platforms like AWS and Cloudflare. I've led projects in fintech, healthcare, and cybersecurity domains. I'm passionate about mentoring developers, improving code quality, and advocating for best practices in TDD, database design, and web accessibility. I actively contribute to the developer community through mentorship programs and open-source projects. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/wilson_adenuga.jpeg - languages: English - availability: [5, 6, 7] - skills: - experience: 4-5 Years - years: 5 - 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 - languages: Javascript, Python - focus: - - 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 - Test-Driven Development Methodologies - Technical Interview Preparation - Web Accessibility Best Practices - Python Programming Fundamentals - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilson-adenuga/ - - github: https://github.com/oluwatunmiisheii - -- name: Sebastian Castro - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 200 - num_mentee: 2 - hours: 0 - type: long-term - index: 67 - location: Boston, MA, USA - position: Robotics Software Engineer, Robotics and AI Institute - bio: | - I began my career as a technical support/training/education marketing engineer focused on robotics and simulation. At the start of 2020, I made a full transition to robotics software engineering and have been keeping up with this challenging career while also tapping into my education interests through open-source software and mentorship projects. Learn more about me at https://roboticseabass.com/about/. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/sebastian_castro.jpeg - languages: English, Spanish - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 10-15 Years - years: 15 - 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 - 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 - 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 - -- name: Ramona Gawarwala - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 200 - num_mentee: 2 - hours: 1 - type: both - index: 68 - location: London - position: Full Stack Software Engineer, Capgemini - bio: | - I started my career in healthcare and transitioned into tech several years ago through a bootcamp. Since then, I’ve grown into a full-stack engineer, building solid foundations in engineering standards, ownership, and continuous learning. - My path hasn’t been linear, and that’s shaped how I see growth. Starting later than some taught me patience and persistence. It also taught me that progress isn’t about speed, it’s about standards and intentional decisions. - Mentorship means a lot to me because I know how powerful it is to have someone who listens, challenges you, and believes in you. I’ve learned that you don’t need someone ten years ahead, sometimes someone a few steps ahead can make all the difference. I mentor because I care deeply about helping others find clarity, confidence, and direction in their own path. - I believe growth happens when we combine honest feedback, accountability, and encouragement. I’ll challenge you, but I’ll also support you. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/ramona_gawarwala.jpeg - languages: English - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 5-7 Years - years: 7 - mentee: | - I’m looking for mentees who are intentional about growing. You don’t need to have everything figured out, but you do need to be willing to reflect, ask questions, and take ownership of your progress. - I work best with people who are open to honest feedback, ready to step slightly outside their comfort zone, and committed to building strong foundations, not just chasing quick wins. - areas: - - Fullstack Developer - - Backend Developer - - Frontend Developer - - DevOps - - Data Engineering - languages: Python, Javascript - focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Switch career to IT - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Grow beyond senior level - - Switch from IC to management position - extra: | - I can support mentees who are: - - Transitioning into tech - - Early to mid-level developers looking to grow - - Navigating confidence, impostor syndrome, or career direction - - Wanting to raise their engineering standards and ownership - - Preparing for interviews or thinking about next steps - Technically, I can help with: - - Frontend development and growing into full-stack - - Clean code, modular design, and OOP principles - - Career progression planning - - Building confidence in technical discussions - - Thinking critically about AI systems and emerging tech - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramona-gawarwala/ - -- name: Sonika Janagill - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 100 - num_mentee: 1 - hours: 2 - type: both - index: 69 - location: Watford - position: Engineering Advocate, VML - bio: | - Experienced technology professional with 18+ years spanning Java development, e-commerce solutions, cloud architecture, and AI engineering. Currently serving as an Engineering Advocate at VML and Data Engineer at Satalia, I bridge enterprise systems with cutting-edge AI technologies. - My journey includes leading complex e-commerce implementations, cloud, and AI innovations. As a certified GCP Professional Architect and Scrum Master, I combine technical expertise with strategic vision. - Passionate about empowering developers to embrace AI and promoting diversity in tech, I leverage my background across multiple technologies to connect diverse domains and drive innovative solutions. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/sonika_janagill.jpeg - languages: English, Hindi, Punjabi - availability: [5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11] - skills: - experience: 16+ Years - years: 16 - 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 - 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 - extra: | - Cloud Architecture & Data Engineering - CI/CD using Infra As Code - AI Engineering & Implementation Strategies - Transitioning from Traditional Development to AI/ML - Enterprise E-commerce Solutions - Technical Career Path Evolution & Growth - Balancing Technical Depth & Business Awareness - Building Technical Advocacy Skills - Work-Life Balance in Technical Careers - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonikaj/ - -- name: Prerna Singhal - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 200 - num_mentee: 2 - hours: 2 - type: both - index: 48 - location: London, United Kingdom - position: Senior Software Engineer 2, Hubspot - bio: | - Currently working as Lead Engineer for Hubspot. I have 12 years for Software development experience (Backend and Fullstack). I have worked with tech giants for 7 years - Microsoft, Expedia, Salesforce and have worked in startup industry for 5 years. Hence i understand working in both in environments. I have worked with wide variety of technologies - Java, AWS, Azure, Python, Distributed systems, Scaling applications. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/prerna_singhal.jpeg - languages: English - availability: [9, 10, 11] - skills: - experience: 10-15 Years - years: 15 - mentee: | - One who wants to transition from junior to senior levels. - areas: - - 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 - 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/ - -- name: ilayda yilmaz - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 10 - num_mentee: 0 - hours: 2 - type: ad-hoc - index: 82 - location: Turkey - position: Data Scientist, GDZ - bio: | - I have been working in the tech industry for 5 years and am currently building my career in the data field. My experience spans across data science projects such as predictive modeling, anomaly detection, and time series forecasting. With a background in software development, I enjoy combining technical skills with data-driven thinking to solve real-world problems. I'm passionate about helping others who are also transitioning into data science. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/ilayda_yilmaz.jpeg - languages: English, Turkish - availability: [8, 9, 10, 11] - skills: - experience: 4-5 Years - years: 5 - mentee: | - 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 - languages: Python, Java - focus: - - Switch career to IT - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Change specialisation within IT - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Grow beyond senior level - extra: | - What to focus on when transitioning into data science - Building a roadmap for becoming a Data Scientist - Technical interview preparation for data roles - Resume and LinkedIn review for aspiring data professionals - Working on portfolio projects and showcasing them effectively - Communicating data insights clearly to different audiences - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilayda-yilmaz/ - -- name: Damola Taiwo - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 10 - num_mentee: 0 - hours: 3 - type: ad-hoc - index: 83 - location: London, Uk - position: Frontend Engineer, Just Eat Takeaway - bio: | - I’m a Frontend Engineer with 5 years of experience building scalable, high-performance web applications. My expertise spans modern frontend languages and frameworks, including JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and Vue, as well as integrating and working with APIs. I’ve developed complex fintech applications and currently work in the retail media domain, delivering user-focused solutions that combine performance, accessibility, and design. I’m passionate about staying ahead of trends in frontend development and helping others grow in their tech journey. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/damola_taiwo.jpeg - languages: English - availability: [9, 10, 11] - skills: - experience: 4-5 Years - years: 5 - 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 - - Frontend Developer - - Fullstack Developer - - Frontend Developer - - Frontend Developer - languages: Javascript, Javascript, Javascript, Javascript, Javascript - focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Switch career to IT - - Change specialisation within IT - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - extra: | - Frontend system design interview preparation and strategies - - Preparing for technical interviews (Frontend focus) - - Resume review and feedback - - Transitioning into a frontend development career - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/badmus-damola-taiwo-643438158/ - -- name: Dan Antonela - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 500 - num_mentee: 3 - hours: 1 - type: both - index: 84 - location: Cluj-Napoca, Romania - position: Data Architect, Accenture - bio: | - I bring over 12 years of experience in working with data, with a strong focus on transforming client data into actionable value. My expertise spans the full data lifecycle—from understanding business requirements and designing solutions to implementing robust data pipelines and analytics. - - Throughout my career, I have led cross-functional teams in delivering end-to-end data migration projects, particularly in transitioning solutions from on-premises environments to the cloud. My recent work has centered on leveraging Databricks technologies to design scalable, efficient, and secure data architectures that support advanced analytics and business intelligence initiatives. - - As a mentor, I aim to share not only my technical expertise but also my experience in leading teams, managing complex projects, and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. My goal is to help mentees develop both their technical skills and strategic thinking to succeed in data-driven roles. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/dan_antonela.jpeg - languages: English, Romanian - availability: [9, 10, 11] - skills: - experience: 10-15 Years - years: 15 - 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 Engineering - - Data Engineering - - Data Engineering - - Data Science - languages: Javascript, Python, Python, Javascript, Python - focus: - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Switch career to IT - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - 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, - Other potential mentoring topics: - 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 - -- name: Mudit Maheshwari - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 200 - num_mentee: 2 - hours: 2 - type: both - index: 85 - location: London , United Kingdom - position: Quality Automation Specialist, NatWest Group - bio: | - I’m a Quality Engineer with over six years of experience in test automation, passionate about building reliable, high-quality software that delivers a great user experience. I specialise in designing and maintaining automation frameworks using modern tools like Cypress, Playwright, and TypeScript, and I enjoy collaborating closely with developers to embed quality into every stage of delivery. I’m motivated by solving complex problems, mentoring others, and continuously improving processes. Outside of work, I’m deeply interested in investing and financial technology, - image: | - assets/images/mentors/mudit_maheshwari.jpeg - languages: English - availability: [9, 10] - skills: - experience: 5-7 Years - years: 7 - mentee: | - Passionate , Patient , Hunger to learn - areas: - - 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 - extra: | - Resume Review , Latest testing tools, Top trending tech - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maheshwarimudit/ - - medium: https://medium.com/@mudit94 - -- name: Tuğçe Kızılçakar - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 200 - num_mentee: 2 - hours: 4 - type: both - index: 87 - location: Istanbul - position: Technical Product Manager, - - bio: | - With more than 10 years in tech and product management, I’ve worked on mobile payment products and agile transformation projects that reached millions of users. I enjoy helping teams improve their delivery processes and supporting young professionals who want to grow in product and tech. I’ve also mentored in several startup and education programs, sharing both technical and leadership experience. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/tuğçe_kızılçakar.jpeg - languages: English, Turkish - availability: [10, 11] - skills: - experience: 10-15 Years - years: 15 - 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: '' - 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 - extra: | - Agile & Scrum fundamentals for product and engineering teams - - Mobile app product lifecycle and MVP planning - - 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/ - -- name: Marjorie Martinez - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 10 - num_mentee: 0 - hours: 5 - type: ad-hoc - index: 88 - location: London, United Kingdom - position: Software Developer, Major Digital - bio: | - Frontend-focused software developer with 6+ years of experience working on web applications for multinational clients, focusing on reliability, maintainability, and user experience. Experienced in building accessible interfaces, implementing authentication flows, and migrating legacy projects to modern frontend solutions. Motivated by improving complex systems and contributing to products that evolve over time. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/marjorie_martinez.jpeg - languages: English, Filipino - availability: [5] - skills: - experience: 5-7 Years - years: 7 - mentee: | - Somewhere beginner level or mid level that's looking for career guide - areas: - - Frontend Developer - - Fullstack Developer - languages: Javascript - focus: - - 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/ - -- name: Faith Sodipe - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 500 - num_mentee: 5 - hours: 5 - type: both - index: 89 - location: United Kingdom / Manchester - position: Software Engineer, AMScreen - bio: | - I am a software engineer with half a decade of professional experience building scalable, production-grade systems across fintech, banking, digital media, and data-driven platforms. My technical background spans backend engineering with C# and .NET, cloud-native architectures on Azure, event-driven microservices, distributed systems, and cross-platform mobile development using Flutter. I’ve worked on systems that support real users at scale, handle sensitive data, and generate revenue, with a strong focus on clean architecture, performance, security, and resilience. - - Beyond delivery, I’ve taken ownership of system design decisions, collaborated closely with product and engineering leaders, and contributed to improving reliability, monitoring, and developer experience. I also hold an MSc in Cybersecurity, which informs my approach to building secure, trustworthy software. - - I’m deeply passionate about mentorship and community impact. I’ve supported career switchers, junior developers, and beginners through one-on-one mentoring, speaking engagements, and community sessions. My goal as a mentor is to help mentees build strong technical foundations, confidence, and clarity in their career paths, while encouraging curiosity, persistence, and continuous learning. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/faith_sodipe.jpeg - languages: English - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 5-7 Years - years: 7 - 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#, Dart - focus: - - 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 - -- name: Anastasiia Roldugina - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 200 - num_mentee: 2 - hours: 4 - type: both - index: 90 - location: London, UK - position: Full Stack Engineer, Count Ltd. (Record OS) - bio: | - Full-stack engineer with 5+ years of experience building scalable web applications in startup and product-driven environments. I specialize in React/TypeScript on the frontend and Python or PHP on the backend, with a strong focus on clean architecture, reliability, and user-centric design. - - I’ve led and delivered end-to-end features from concept to production, including complex third-party integrations, automation systems, and data-heavy workflows. I enjoy working across the stack, collaborating closely with product and design, and turning ambiguous ideas into practical, high-impact solutions. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/anastasiia_roldugina.jpeg - languages: English, Russian - availability: [5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11] - skills: - experience: 5-7 Years - years: 7 - mentee: | - Excited to work with motivated, curious mentees who are serious about growing in tech and open to feedback. You don’t need to have everything figured out, just a willingness to learn and try new approaches. - I especially enjoy supporting people who are: - • Early to mid-career engineers looking to build confidence and real-world skills - • Transitioning into software development from another field - • Preparing for technical interviews or their first (or next) engineering role - • 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 - 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 - 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/ - -- name: Srinivasulu Paranduru - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 500 - num_mentee: 6 - hours: 3 - type: both - index: 91 - location: Letterkenny, Ireland - position: AWS Solution & Senior Devops, Tata Consultancy Services - bio: | - Having close to 20 years of IT Experience and delivered multiple projects and worked in multiple locations. I am a Microsoft Certified Trainer, AWS User Group Leader and AWS Community Builder,GDG Letterkenny Organizer. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/srinivasulu_paranduru.jpeg - languages: English, Telugu,Tamil - availability: [6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11] - skills: - experience: 16+ Years - years: 16 - mentee: | - Need Mentee who are focused and willing to learn and scale up their skills - areas: - - DevOps - - Backend Developer - - Fullstack Developer - - Data Engineering - - QA - languages: Python, C#, Go, Javascript, C - focus: - - Grow beyond senior level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Change specialisation within IT - - Switch career to IT - extra: | - Software Development (Python,C#,Cloud Skills), Preparation for Interviews - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srinivasuluparanduru/ - - website: https://dev.to/srinivasuluparanduru - - github: https://github.com/srinivasuluparanduru - -- name: Aria Wright - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 100 - num_mentee: 1 - hours: 2 - type: both - index: 92 - location: Boston - position: Build Engineer, RAI Institute - bio: | - I'm a newly minted build engineer and have experience in software and robotics for 4 years. I've worked for extremely small startups and large-scale biotech companies. My background is eclectic, ranging from devops and data engineering to underwater vehicles and AR/VR. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/aria_wright.jpeg - languages: English - availability: [5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11] - skills: - experience: 2-4 Years - years: 4 - mentee: | - Someone who has had a similarly eclectic career path or who is looking to grow from junior/mid-level to senior engineer - areas: - - Fullstack Developer - - Backend Developer - - Data Engineering - - Machine Learning - - DevOps - languages: Python, Java, C++, C - focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - extra: | - robotics, software engineering, finding the right kind of software job, resume review/technical interviews, queerness in tech, etc - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aria-andromeda - -- name: Airah Yusuff - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 10 - num_mentee: 0 - hours: 1 - type: ad-hoc - index: 93 - location: London, UK - position: Cloud Engineer, Trainline - bio: | - I currently work as a Cloud Platform Engineer, where I focus on leveraging cloud technologies, automation tools, and DevOps practices to build systems and tooling that help developers worry less about how to continuously deploy and monitor their applications in production. - Prior to transitioning fully into cloud engineering, I worked as a Software Engineer for about four years across startup and consulting environments, gaining hands-on experience in frontend and backend development using technologies such as JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, and Java. - As a mentor, I aim to support engineers who want to transition into cloud roles, strengthen their understanding of cloud fundamentals, and build confidence working with AWS, automation, and CI/CD practices. - Outside of work, I am a fourth-year AWS Community Builder, a Lead at Women Coding Community, and I regularly document my cloud journey and new learnings through technical articles on my blog. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/airah_yusuff.jpeg - languages: English, Yoruba - availability: [6, 7, 8, 9, 10] - skills: - experience: 4-5 Years - years: 5 - mentee: | - I'm looking to work with mentees who want to: - 1) transition into cloud roles, - 2) strengthen their knowledge of cloud and AWS fundamentals, - 3) join the AWS Community Builders program and get support with their applications, - 4) know more about the UK Global Talent visa and whether it might be a right fit for them. - I’m still growing as a mentor myself, but I’m committed to doing my best to support mentees and share what I’ve learned along the way. - areas: - - DevOps - - Site Reliability Engineering - - Security - - Network Engineering - languages: HCL (Terraform/OpenTofu), Rego, YAML, Bash, Python (for scripting) - focus: - - Change specialisation within IT - - Switch career to IT - extra: | - AWS Fundamentals, - Transitioning into Cloud/DevOps Roles, - AWS Community Builders Program, - CV Reviews for Junior cloud roles, - UK Global Talent Visa discussions - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khairah-yusuff/ - - github: https://github.com/khairahscorner - - website: https://khairahscorner.hashnode.dev - -- name: Michelle Victora - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 10 - num_mentee: 0 - hours: 1 - type: ad-hoc - index: 94 - location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA - position: Software Engineer, RAI Institute - bio: | - I'm a robotics software engineer with a PhD in quantum physics and 5 years of industry experience. I've worked at Aliro Quantum Technologies (quantum networking), RightHand Robotics (warehouse automation), and currently at a robotics AI institute developing execution code and platforms to support on-robot policy learning. - Technical expertise: Quantum optics, quantum networks, Python, ROS 2, Lightweight Communications and Marshalling (LCM), hierarchical state machines, motion planning algorithms, hardware-software integration. Experience spans from experimental quantum optics to robotic manipulation and motion planning. - Notable projects: Reduced production motion planning failures 50% through algorithmic improvements; developed grasping algorithms with >10x damage reduction validated through A/B testing on customer sites; architected ROS 2 Control hardware interfaces enabling diffusion policy execution on robotic hardware, translated C++ executor to Python, enabling additional features to support RL policy deployment, built metrics evaluation pipeline for sim->sim->real policy evaluation. - I'm particularly interested in helping mentees with: transitioning from research/academia to industry (and back), gathering requirements for production systems, technical interview preparation, and navigating early-to-mid career growth in robotics/AI. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/michelle_victora.jpeg - languages: English - availability: [5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11] - skills: - experience: 5-7 Years - years: 7 - mentee: | - I'm looking for a mentee who's interested in growing into new areas (research -> engineering or back, physics -> robotics, or anything related), or just growing from a beginner to a mid-career engineer. - areas: - - Backend Developer - - Machine Learning - - Distributed Systems - - Data Engineering - languages: Python - focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - extra: | - Career Transitions & Growth: - - *Navigating career pivots (quantum physics → robotics, research → production) - *Growing from junior to mid-level engineer - *Dealing with imposter syndrome when changing domains - *Deciding between startup vs research lab - - Technical Interview Preparation: - - *Coding interview strategies and practice (algorithms, data structures) - *System design discussions (component-level architecture) - *Behavioral interviews - *Talking about your work effectively in interviews - - Software Development: - - *Writing production-quality code (vs research code) - *Working with hardware-software integration - - Robotics-Specific: - - *ROS 2 development and best practices - *Writing executors and motion planning algorithms - *Working with research teams as an engineer - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-victora-a3a49851/ - - instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellevictora/, - - facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mvictora - -- name: Hersi Kopani - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 500 - num_mentee: 3 - hours: 0 - type: long-term - index: 95 - location: Albania - position: Senior Software Engineer/Cloud Developer, Freelancing - bio: | - Senior Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience architecting and modernizing enterprise applications across backend and frontend layers. Strong expertise in Java (8–21), Spring Boot, Angular, and distributed systems, with hands-on experience in PostgreSQL and MongoDB. Proven track record in transforming legacy systems into scalable, modular platforms while maintaining complex business logic and performance-critical workloads in cloud-native environments (AWS). Advocate of clean code, design patterns, and collaborative agile delivery. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/hersi_kopani.jpeg - languages: English, Italian - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 5-7 Years - years: 7 - mentee: | - I am particularly committed to mentoring in backend development and distributed systems, with a strong focus on supporting engineers as they progress from mid-level to senior-level roles. My approach emphasizes deepening technical expertise, strengthening architectural thinking, and building the strategic skills needed for impactful and responsible professional advancement. - areas: - - Backend Developer - - Distributed Systems - - DevOps - - Machine Learning - - Data Engineering - languages: Java, Kotlin, Python, Go - focus: - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Grow beyond senior level - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Switch career to IT - - Switch from IC to management position - extra: | - I can mentor on backend software development with Java and Spring Boot, including microservices architecture, clean code practices, and building scalable systems. I also offer guidance on cloud fundamentals and AWS certification preparation, as well as deploying applications using modern DevOps practices. Additionally, I can support mentees with resume and LinkedIn reviews and technical interview preparation. - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hersi-kopani/ - -- name: Nataliia Zablotska - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 100 - num_mentee: 1 - hours: 2 - type: long-term - index: 96 - location: London - position: Software engineer, Bauer Media Outdoor UK - bio: | - Before I ever touched code, I spent five years managing projects. That experience didn't go away when I became a software engineer - it quietly became one of my biggest strengths. - - Now I'm a software engineer at Bauer Media Outdoor in London, working with JavaScript/TypeScript. I remember how hard that first break feels to land, and I'm here to help women get through that door - and feel completely certain they belong on the other side. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/nataliia_zablotska.jpeg - languages: English, Ukranian - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 1 -2 Years - years: 2 - mentee: | - I'm looking for career switchers who are ready to put in the work. You're self-motivated and disciplined, but could use some structure, guidance, and support to land that first role in tech. If you're serious about making the switch and just need someone in your corner to help you get there, we'll be a great fit. - areas: - - Frontend Developer - - Fullstack Developer - - Project Management - languages: Javascript - focus: - - Switch career to IT - extra: | - Resume Review, Preparation for the Technical Interview, Finding opportunities to apply, Pair Programming - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliia-zablotska - -- name: Laura Cabantous-Taylor - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 200 - num_mentee: 2 - hours: 4 - type: both - index: 97 - location: Stockbridge, UK - position: Software Engineer, BBC - bio: | - I'm a Backend engineer with 4+ years of experience building reliable, distributed backend services at scale. I work primarily with Scala, with additional experience in Java, Python and TypeScript, and strong hands-on experience with AWS. - - I transitioned into Tech after 15 years in HR, giving me a unique perspective on career change, professional growth, and the challenges faced by those entering the industry later. I'm particularly passionate about supporting women and career switchers as they build confidence, prepare for interviews, and progress their engineering careers. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/laura_cabantous-taylor.jpeg - languages: English, French - availability: [5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11] - skills: - experience: 4-5 Years - years: 5 - mentee: | - I'm particularly keen to support career switchers and early-career engineers, especially those transitioning into backend roles. I enjoy working with mentees who are motivated to grow their technical confidence, prepare for interviews, and navigate their first years in the industry. - areas: - - Backend Developer - - DevOps - - Distributed Systems - - Project Management - - QA - languages: Java, Python, Scala - focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Switch career to IT - extra: | - - Resume review - - Interview preparation (technical, system design, behavioural) - - Career switching into Tech - - Backend engineering fundamentals - - AWS fundamentals - - Working with event-driven architectures - - Navigating your first role in Tech - - Practical use of AI/LLMs for productivity - - Imposter syndrome & confidence building in Tech - - Soft skills for software engineers - - Career growth from Junior to Mid-level - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauracabantoustaylor/ - -- name: Wil Thomason - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 200 - num_mentee: 2 - hours: 2 - type: both - index: 98 - location: Cambridge, MA, USA - position: Robotics Research Scientist, Robotics and AI Institute - bio: | - PhD Computer Science with focus on robotics; postdoc in robotics. https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=qsIX7joAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao for overview of publications. Mostly focused on TAMP, long-horizon manipulation, hardware acceleration, motion planning, and (more recently) robot learning for manipulation. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/wil_thomason.jpeg - languages: English - availability: [5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11] - skills: - experience: 7-10 Years - years: 10 - mentee: | - People with questions about academic vs. industry research, or interest in becoming/growing as roboticists. - areas: - - Machine Learning - - Backend Developer - languages: Python, C++, Rust - focus: - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow beyond senior level - - Change specialisation within IT - - Switch career to IT - extra: | - Software development, resume review, interview prep, robotics, machine learning - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wbthomason/ - - website: https://wbthomason.com/ - -- name: Oluwasetemi Ojo - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 500 - num_mentee: 5 - hours: 5 - type: both - index: 99 - location: Kingston, Jamaica - position: Frontend Engineer Instructor, AltSchool Africa - bio: | - I'm a Senior Full Stack Engineer with 7+ years of experience specializing in React, TypeScript, and Node.js — with a deep passion for building production-grade frontend experiences and teaching others to do the same. - Over the course of my career, I've worked across startups and education platforms, shipping real products used by real people. One of my most significant achievements was leading a migration from Create React App to Vite at Fluna, which resulted in a 75% reduction in load times — a meaningful win for both users and the engineering team. - Beyond the code, I've mentored over 5,000 students at AltSchool Africa, helping shape the next generation of software engineers across the continent. Teaching isn't a side interest for me — it's core to how I work and who I am. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/oluwasetemi_ojo.jpeg - languages: English - availability: [5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11] - skills: - experience: 7-10 Years - years: 10 - mentee: | - I'm looking for a mentee who is hungry to grow — someone who takes initiative, shows up consistently, and isn't afraid to ask questions or sit with hard problems. Ideally, they're early in their software engineering journey (0–2 years) and have already taken their first steps: written some code, built something small, and felt the itch to go deeper. - areas: - - Fullstack Developer - - Frontend Developer - - Backend Developer - languages: Javascript, Kotlin - focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Switch career to IT - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Grow beyond senior level - extra: | - Modern JavaScript & TypeScript (Advanced Patterns & Best Practices) - React & Frontend Architecture (Component Design, Performance, Scalability) - Full Stack Development (Node.js, APIs, Database Design) - Breaking into AI Engineering (Getting Started, Tools, Mindset Shift) - Building AI-Powered Web Experiences - Real-Time Frontend Development (WebSockets, SSE, Live Data) - Performance Optimization (Core Web Vitals, Bundling, Load Time) - network: - - linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/setemiojo - - website: https://www.oluwasetemi.dev/links - -- name: Aruma Ezinne Jennifer - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 10 - num_mentee: 0 - hours: 4 - type: ad-hoc - index: 100 - location: Nigeria - position: Product manager, MycoverGenius - bio: |+ - Jennifer is a Product Manager at MyCoverGenius with over 3 years of experience building customer-centric digital products across insurtech and B2C platforms. She has led products from discovery to launch, working closely with engineering, design, QA, operations, and marketing teams to deliver solutions that drive real outcomes. - - At MyCoverGenius, Jennifer has managed the end-to-end launch of the MyCover mobile app (iOS & Android), led the development of a cross-border health insurance platform for Nigerians in the diaspora, and partnered with engineers to optimize claims workflows, reducing processing time by 40%. Her work has contributed to increased user engagement, improved policy renewals, and stronger product-market fit - - With a background in product strategy, agile delivery, and data-driven decision-making, Jennifer brings a deeply cross-functional mindset to product building. She believes the best products emerge when PMs, developers, designers, DevOps, and security teams collaborate early, share context, and take collective ownership of outcomes. - - Beyond her core role, Jennifer is active in tech and product communities, where she supports learning, mentorship, and conversations around building meaningful products and inclusive technology practices. - - - image: | - assets/images/mentors/aruma_ezinne_jennifer.jpeg - languages: English - availability: [5, 8, 9, 10, 11] - skills: - experience: 2-4 Years - years: 4 - mentee: | - Someone who is ready to learn, grow, and explore. Someone who doesn't make excuses but finds a way to be present and make things work. - areas: - - Product Management - - Project Management - languages: '' - focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Switch career to IT - - Change specialisation within IT - extra: | - Product thinking as a product manager - product manager's career roadmap - Problem/solution validation while building product - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezinne-jennifer-aruma-951ba4186/ - - instagram: - https://www.instagram.com/ezynnedimma?igsh=MWg0dXN2cTNhcnh0cw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr - -- name: Andrew Kozlov - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 500 - num_mentee: 3 - hours: 5 - type: both - index: 101 - location: Amsterdam, Netherlands - position: Principal Engineer, EndGame, ex-JetBrains - bio: | - Engineering Manager with 10 years of experience in software development and team leadership, including 2+ years in leadership roles. I began my career as a Java/Scala developer, progressively advancing through the Senior+ developer roles to project lead positions, currently managing cross-functional teams and overseeing strategic technical initiatives. Proven track record of optimizing team workflows resulting in improved product delivery. In addition to development, my core value is enhancing other people’s productivity through transparency and appropriate tooling. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/andrew_kozlov.jpeg - languages: English, Russian - availability: [5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11] - skills: - experience: 10-15 Years - years: 15 - mentee: | - Curious. Motivated. Self-disciplined. - areas: - - Engineering management - - Engineering management - - Backend Developer - - Backend Developer - - Project Management - languages: Kotlin, Kotlin, Java, Java, Scala - focus: - - Grow beyond senior level - - Switch from IC to management position - - Grow beyond senior level - - Switch from IC to management position - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - extra: | - Software engineering; team organization and management; process improvements and refactoring - network: - - linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-d-kozlov - -- name: Kirill Sokolov - disabled: false - matched: false - sort: 10 - num_mentee: 2 - hours: 0 - type: long-term - index: 102 - location: London - position: Senior software engineer, Meta - bio: | - Kotlin, Java, Android, Spring, Full Stack, SQL, SRE, System design, Claude, AI - image: | - assets/images/mentors/kirill_sokolov.jpeg - languages: English, Russian - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 7-10 Years - years: 10 - mentee: | - I can help with a career and development plan, with job interview preparation, and with a change of specialization. - areas: - - Fullstack Developer - - Android - - Backend Developer - - Engineering management - - Site Reliability Engineering - languages: Kotlin, Java, Python - focus: - - Switch career to IT - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Change specialisation within IT - extra: | - Kotlin, Java, Android, Spring, Full Stack, SQL, SRE, System design, Claude - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/falconko/ diff --git a/_data/mentorship-timeline.yml b/_data/mentorship-timeline.yml deleted file mode 100644 index c8e84a32..00000000 --- a/_data/mentorship-timeline.yml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,51 +0,0 @@ -long-term-timeline: - - date: "Continuous" - title: "Registration for mentors" - description: > - Mentors can apply for Mentorship throughout the year. Once a profile has been approved and published on the website, the mentor will receive a confirmation email. - - - date: "March 2026" - title: "Registration for mentees is open" - description: > - Mentees will have the opportunity to choose a mentor and apply for a long-term mentorship relationship until the end of March. - - - date: "April 2026" - title: "WCC annual mentorship program launch" - description: > - This discussion will cover topics such as the specific challenges that women in technology often encounter and how mentorship can provide support and guidance. - - - date: "April, 2026" - title: "Introduction emails" - description: > - Once the list of matched mentors and mentees is complete, all participants will receive an introduction email containing the next steps. - - - date: "April - September, 2026" - title: "Regular meetings" - description: > - Throughout the programme, mentors and mentees will schedule regular meetings to discuss progress and share advice and feedback. The frequency of these meetings will depend on the preferences of the mentor and mentee, however, they will typically occur every 1-2 weeks. - - - date: "June - July, 2026" - title: "Programme check-ins" - description: > - Mentors and mentees will be invited to a mentorship check-in meeting twice during the cycle to assess progress and collect feedback. - - - date: "September, 2026" - title: "End of the Programme" - description: > - The mentor and mentee will agree on their final meeting to conclude their sessions. The Mentorship Programme Team will then hold a meeting for all mentors and mentees to wrap up the mentorship programme and discuss wins, progress, and outcomes of the programme. - -ad-hoc-timeline: - - title: "Application period" - description: "Every month (from May to November), interested mentees will have the opportunity to apply to the one-time mentorship session program. The application opens at the beginning of each month and it is possible to apply for a mentor during the first 10 days of each month." - - title: "Mentee selection" - description: "Once the application period has ended, the Mentorship Programme Team will review the applications and select the mentees who will participate in the program for the month." - - title: "Mentor notification" - description: "The Mentorship Programme Team will send a list of selected mentees to the mentors, along with their profiles and information about their goals and expectations for the mentorship." - - title: "Scheduling sessions" - description: "The Mentorship Programme Team will share the mentor's preferred form of contact (scheduling link / email) with the mentees via email." - - title: "Session preparation" - description: "Before each session, mentors and mentees should prepare and plan for the meeting, setting clear goals and objectives for the session." - - title: "Feedback" - description: "After one-time session mentors will ask the mentee's feedback on the session and the program itself." - - title: "Program evaluation" - description: "Both mentor and mentee are responsible for informing the Mentorship Programme Team about the session taking place and providing feedback afterwards. 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Perfect for those preparing for system design interviews or curious about the inner workings of large-scale applications. - You'll break down real-world case studies, practice whiteboarding, and learn design trade-offs. - status: active - link: /mentors?keywords=system%20design%20study%20group - index: 1 -- title: LeetCode Study Group - mentor: Liliia Rafikova - description: | - Sharpen your problem-solving skills in a supportive, challenge-driven environment. - This group focuses on tackling algorithm and data structure problems from platforms like LeetCode, with guided discussions and tips for optimizing solutions. - Great for interview prep or keeping your coding sharp. - status: active - link: /mentors?keywords=Liliia%20Rafikova - index: 2 -- title: Test Driven Development (TDD) - The Why, The How, The Do's and The Don'ts - mentor: Wilson Adenuga - description: | - Master the art of writing clean, reliable code with a TDD-first mindset. - This group explores the principles behind TDD, demonstrates how to implement it in various languages, and helps you avoid common pitfalls. - Great for developers who want to build software that’s robust, testable, and maintainable. - status: active - link: /mentors?keywords=Wilson%20Adenuga - index: 3 -- title: Robotics Study Group - mentor: Mentee Driven - description: | - Join a community-driven robotics study group where you can explore various aspects of robotics, from hardware to software. - This group is open to all levels and encourages participants to share resources, projects, and ideas. - Perfect for those looking to collaborate on robotics projects or learn from each other’s experiences. - status: active - link: null - index: 4 -- title: Job Search and Career Progression - status: active - mentor: Ana Nogal - description: | - Navigate the job market with confidence in this career-focused study group. - Learn how to craft compelling resumes, ace interviews, and negotiate offers. - This group also covers personal branding, networking strategies, and career development tips to help you advance in your tech career. - link: /mentors?keywords=Ana%20Nogal - index: 5 -- title: Data Science and Machine Learning Study Group - status: upcoming - mentor: Busra Ecem Sakar - description: | - Dive into the world of data science and machine learning with this comprehensive study group. - Covering everything from data preprocessing to model deployment, this group is ideal for those looking to build a solid foundation in data science. - Participants will work on real-world datasets and projects, enhancing their skills through practical applications. - link: /mentors?keywords=Busra%20Ecem%20Sakar - index: 6 \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_includes/networks_mentors.html b/_includes/networks_mentors.html deleted file mode 100644 index 5853cbb1..00000000 --- a/_includes/networks_mentors.html +++ /dev/null @@ -1,44 +0,0 @@ -- {% for network in mentor.network %} - {% if network.linkedin %} - - {% include icons/linkedin.svg %} - - {% endif %} - {% if network.twitter %} - - {% include icons/twitter.svg %} - - {% endif %} - 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\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_includes/resources_mentors.html b/_includes/resources_mentors.html deleted file mode 100644 index 9056e04f..00000000 --- a/_includes/resources_mentors.html +++ /dev/null @@ -1,26 +0,0 @@ -{% assign books = site.data.books | where:"index", mentor.index %} -{% if books == empty %} -This mentor doesn't have resource recommendations yet.
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by {{feedback.name}} -Available Mentors:
-Ready to join the conversation or have a question for us? We'd love to hear from you!
-Get in touch with our team by email at london@womencodingcommunity.com or join our Slack community +
For General inquiries, you can get in touch by email at + london@womencodingcommunity.com + or join our Slack community . +
++ For Questions related to the Mentorship Programme, please email + mentorship@womencodingcommunity.com
You can also connect with us on social media to stay updated on the latest news, events, and opportunities.
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- Check our mentors + + Check our mentors +Ready to empower and be empowered in tech? Become a mentor! Expand your network, give back, share expertise, and discover new perspectives.
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-Get in touch with our team by email: mentorship@womencodingcommunity.com
-You should apply to be a mentor if you:
-You should apply to be a mentee if you:
-Explore our technical study groups, created in collaboration with available mentors, to deepen your - knowledge and skills in specific areas of interest.
-Our study groups cover a variety of topics and are designed to accommodate different schedules and - experience levels. Whether you're a beginner looking to dive into a new technology or an experienced - professional seeking to expand your expertise, there's a study group for you.
-These study groups typically last anywhere from 1-2 months to longer durations, allowing participants - to delve deeply into the subject matter and benefit from the guidance of experienced mentors.
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