Mentorship Testimonials & Quotes

"Maria Teresa is amazing. I couldn't have completed my portfolio without her. Despite the difficult situation in tech right now, I'm confident that I will be okay since she helped me prepare so well. "

"Harry has great experience in launching, scaling, and running agencies and has a wealth of actionable insights to share. From business development, over pricing and proposals, legal or hiring. And practical advice on how to get from 0 to 1"

"Commited, remarkable, brisk and intelligent, can use his knowledge and psychological insights to dig deep into the brains of his students and approach their dilemnas; see how they think and clarify the doubts. Elliot offers not only great support as regards coding -the subject matter - but can assist you in the process of learning. Suprisingly, when only you have thought about giving up - he shall emerge with some encouragement and a piece of priceless advice about how to find your way in the world of coding. A solid, understanding, persistent, professional, funny and competent tutor. "

"It was very helpful for me. I would like to continue this mentorship later:)"

"I reached out for Laura's mentorship when I was beginning a new project manager position. I loved her agency and digital background. Laura provided me with the guidance I needed to confidently jump start my first 90 days. She was thoughtful and attentive when I had questions and provided great advice to help me work through areas that were unfamiliar to me in my new role. She truly loves helping others succeed; I would not hesitate to reach out for her mentorship. Thank you Laura!"

"Fatima is a great mentor. She is patient and encouraging. I have started practicing mock interviews with her and have been learning a lot while I do them. She has been very helpful with filling in gaps in my knowledge and makes it a very enjoyable experience. I highly recommend her! "

"An absolute expert in project management. Gives solid advice in terms of agile philosophy and actual implementation of it. Always ready to help and thanks to Robert we have manged to bring agile and Scrum to a marketing team seamlessly. Highly recommended to anyone transforming to agile or practitioners who are facing some roadblocks."

"I just had to come back and leave another review about Nima. I left a review before about how amazing of a teacher he is, but I just had to come back and share my experience with him helping me negotiate my job offer. Nima not only helped me improve my technical skills, but he also helped me navigate a really important moment in my career. He guided me through the negotiation process and helped me secure a job offer with thousands of dollars in additional compensation. I cannot thank him enough for all of his help. All of the help that Nima gave me with negotiating my job offer was done on his own private time, outside of our regular mentorship sessions. If you're looking for a mentor to help you advance your skills and career in deep learning, then I highly recommend Nima. He really cares about his students' success and is always there to offer guidance and support. This is my second review because I just had to update everyone about the incredible experience I had with Nima."

"Anastasia has been my mentor for four months now. I am an analyst with several years of experience. My goals were: 1. Gain an objective understanding of my current professional standing (I was looking for a new job, so it was crucial), improve in the fields I am less secure at, improve my chances in job searching 2. Overcome getting frozen with the vague big tasks like "find some insights" and "what is our customer portrait" and make sure that the stakeholders will be happy with the results 3. Receive constructive feedback on completed tasks (What could be done better? How could it be done faster?) 4. Start my transition to data science The first three goals were already successfully addressed, and I am excited to start with the fourth."

"Harry is an amazing mentor! Very knowledgeable & effective. He helped me solve every single problem I had + solve problems I DIDN'T KNOW I had. I wholeheartedly recommend him, you will be amazed."

"James has a great thirty-thousand feet view of the DevOps landscape. We discussed which topics are important and how to take control of my career. He made it clear that no-one knows it all, which was a relief for me to hear! It was very useful to put a learning framework in place too. It was very useful to debate things with someone who has spent a lot of time in this space. Having a sense of perspective and some pointers about how to be a self-directed learner (and avoid burnout) really helped as well. If you want someone to give you a realistic picture of what's achievable in this arena and what is worth spending time on then definitely spend some time with James."

"Donovan is an excellent mentor, possessing extensive knowledge and a strong understanding of the subject matter. His guidance has significantly improved my coding skills, providing valuable advice and honest insights on approaching complex challenges."

"Lewis had extremely valuable insights into how to approach problems faced by those in the world of data, and was able to provide both technical help, as well as help when dealing with stakeholders. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Lewis as a mentor."

"Nate has a great knack for pinpoint the challenges and looking several steps ahead to help me plan for different scenarios. Great mentor and has very warm and empathetic approach."

"Ben is pretty awesome ! Experienced and knowledgeable, exactly what you would need as a mentor=) "

"Davide is a great mentor ! Started with him 2 weeks ago , as I plan to get into a dev ops role in a year from now and I could not ask for someone better . Very proactive and reliable . Only if you are willing to put the work to get the results . I cannot thank him enough for his honesty and transparency , he puts you at the centre of his focus when he is dealing with you. He does this by , making sure your career goals are realistic by providing advice on lifestyle choices , so that you are better able to reach your career goals . I cannot wait for what the future unfolds …"

"Good mentor!"

"Great person to work with. Patient and caring.. Greatly appreciated the help & guidance"

"After nearly a month of mentorship, I have learned a lot! Muhib challenges me with Javascript interview questions and live coding challenges. He also selects courses for me to study to fill in the gaps in my knowledge. His availability is very good, I never had to wait long for an answer to a question. I definitely feel like I'm well on the way to becoming a software developer now. "

"Anand is able to make complex concepts super simple and provides great resources to test your learning!"

"He is a really good mentor. He explains concepts in good detail. I will keep learning from him in the future!"

"David is the best mentor! He has helped me navigate so many different types of issues, ranging from technical problems, advice on tools and products, guidance on how to handle organizational roadblocks, and general problems from being the only data person in a company. He has helpful responses to everything I bring him, and I am really fortunate to have him to rely on for helping me towards a successful future. "

"David is an excellent mentor. He listens attentively, genuinely cares, and puts your mind at ease. He’s skilled at breaking down complex problems and communicates clearly and effectively. His ability to convey a lot with few words is especially impressive. David maintains a personal touch, adapts his approach to individual needs, and shows a strong appreciation for diversity. He has guided me through my questions about Snowflake, Data Engineering, and DataOps, providing clear explanations every step of the way. Additionally, David is committed to helping me achieve my personal goals and even suggests contributing to writing my online e-book about Data Engineering. I’m looking forward to many more sessions with David as my mentor. I have full trust that the outcomes will be successful."

"Saeed is a great listener and first listen to what the mentee is looking for and then nudge him towards his goal. I am really enjoying my time with him."

"Great mentor! He's thoughtful and a pretty cool dude!"

"I am immensely grateful for the guidance and support provided by Dav during a crucial moment in my career. After finding myself at a professional impasse due to two consecutive maternity leaves and a pandemic, I made the decision to embark on a new career path. From the outset, Dav's approachability and genuine interest in my success made it easy for me to open up about my concerns and aspirations. Through our discussions, he helped me navigate the daunting prospect of changing careers, providing invaluable insights and guidance every step of the way. Whether it was crafting a compelling resume or mastering the intricacies of digital marketing, Dav was my constant source of support. I cannot recommend him highly enough to anyone navigating a career transition or seeking to enhance their skills in the field of marketing."

"I have had great experience! Akram is very knowledgeable & he always gives actionable feedback. He is always available even to answer a question and very flexible when it came to needing help"

"Sharad is a phenomenal mentor who really dives deep into your background and experiences to shape the best feedback and approach for you as an candidate in PM roles. I highly recommend anyone looking for a deep dive and tailored mentor experience, from early professionals to mid-level to senior PM's, Sharad has great feedback for all! A fantastic experience!"

"It was going great, she has helped me figure out not just my career path but also understand how to approach my new role"

"I highly recommend John as a mentor. He is well-prepared, supportive, and has a refreshingly positive attitude. I started the mentorship program during a difficult period in my career, and I needed not only career advice but also assurance that success was possible. John has been immensely helpful with both. John has shared valuable insights about career strategy, which have helped me to set achievable goals and develop a plan for my professional growth. With John's guidance, I feel more confident and motivated than ever before."

"Great experience with Siddhant. Well rounded mentorship regarding the Developer Relations space."

"Matt is a rare find because Graphics Programming is not a very popular topic. He's very active in his response time and answers all of my questions to the best of his ability. He's given me a starting point in my journey, and I recommend trying his mentorship."

"Awesome first class. Extremely helpful and learned a lot."

"Sara is the best! :) "

"I think he is incredibly empathetic and knowledgeable about FE & DS fields. "

"Sumit helped come up with a roadmap of what I should do to get to my goal and helped me every step of the way. I really can't thank him enough for all the help and support he's given me. "

"Harry is not only a phenomenal mentor, he's just honestly a fantastic human being. It seems like he gives all of his clients the exact energy and motivation they need to go out and pursue something which at first, feels impossible. He's extremely easy to relate to and it's rare to find someone so experienced and successful who is willing to come down to your level and allow you to take things one step at a time with a smarter, and less overwhelming perspective. I genuinely can't believe how lucky I am to have stumbled upon him as my first ever mentor. Even after having inevitable success through his masterclasses in instilling self-belief, there's no doubt that I'll continue to seek his advice in my future ventures. Everybody needs a Harry in their lives, it feels like the only logical way forward. Appreciate everything that you do for the community!"

"Paul has a wealth of experience and calmly explains to your best course of action with backup options. I was stuck making some extremely tough business decisions and Paul helped to push me over the fence and execute. "

"I reached out to Kim last year as I was in a heavy career transition and needed to understand what next steps I should set in motion and how. Kim is a wonderful soul and I immediately connected with her. She has been extremely helpful and responsive to my questions and guided me at every turn. Culmination of this year's work has been the achievement of my CSM certification, increased presence within the startup arena ("foot in the door") and a nicely polished resume and cover letter for upcoming opportunities! Highly recommend having a chat with Kim! "

"Jingyi is a great mentor!"

"Great help."

"I initially sought mentoring because my manager mentioned that my work was not as visible within the organisation, and I needed to raise my profile -- and that's what drew me to Gus. He has been very helpful in our on-going mentor programme - and I'm generally surprised at how much there is to talk about in each of our calls. He was especially helpful when I needed to figure out a decision to make (whether to take up a complex project within the org that had failed to launch multiple times before - that could fail to launch even if I led it), balancing risks against rewards, and strategising how to approach career advancement within the org, and more. During this mentorship with him I've since: started having regular 1:1s with org leaders that helped raise my profile, my scope of responsibilities have increased, and I've been entrusted with people management. Gus has been a great help and mentor!"

"Saurabh is a great mentor with a deep knowledge in all aspects of data science ranging from data exploration and coding to building models. He is very patient and always provides good feedbacks. I highly recommend him to anyone interested in strengthening their understanding of data science basics and use cases."

"Eva is really helpful and flexible. She knows her subjects and gives real world insights of questions and answers that may appear during a job interview. Thanks to her, i aced my last technical interview. "

"I am having the privilege of being mentored by Jeff. I approached Jeff for getting mentorship to learn the leadership and the organisational skills. First and Foremost, Jeff's depth and breadth of knowledge is very inspiring. His experise is on many subjects, making him a true authority to speak. Every session with him is truely inspiring. What sets Jeff apart from many other mentors is his non-judgemental nature. I feel valued, respected and heard. If you have an opportunity to work with Jeff as your mentor, I guarantee that the journey towards achieving your goals will be really awesome !! "

"Daniel is a great mentor with lots of experience and can help you guide you on your entrepreneurial journey. "

"Greg is great mentor who really guide you to write better code and understand it. In the few sessions i had with him i really enjoyed his guidance. "

"If you're looking for a mentor who will guide, challenge, and inspire you, look no further than Darren. The past year has been a turbulent one with many personal and professional challenges and I am so thankful I had Darren to help me work through them. Darren not only helped me navigate them, but he also helped me reframe them as learning opportunities. I truly believe my mentoring relationship with Darren was a major driver behind the success, resilience, and confidence I've been able to experience this past year. As an expert communicator and collaborator, Darren made it a priority for us to leverage our time between meetings to stay connected asynchronously, allowing us to make the most of the synchronous time we spent together in our meetings. He worked with me to build a plan for our discussions, but was incredibly flexible when priorities shifted and I decided to take the conversations in new/unexpected directions. Our topics were diverse, ranging from specific work situations to targeted skills I was trying to build to overall life goals, and Darren was able to meet me where I was on each one to provide incredibly useful guidance, support, and advice. The combination of Darren's wealth of experience and his intentional, inquisitive, open-minded approach sets him apart as a top-tier mentor. Regardless of your specific situation, I have no doubt you'll find immense value from having Darren as your mentor. Darren has helped me grow in more ways than I could have imagined coming into our engagement, and I'm confident you'll be able to say the same for yours."

"Sachin is a great mentor! He explains the topics very clearly and he is very sound with the concepts. He is very patient and always ensures I understand the topic before moving on."

"Eric is a great mentor. I worked with him for a short time but got lots of insightful advice. Very resourceful, quick communicator, always open to discussing any material you need. I highly recommend him."

"Shelby brought amazing energy and insights to our mentorship sessions! Her energetic, encouraging approach and depth of design/industry expertise made a lasting impact despite our time together being cut short by my increased workload. I’m grateful for the experience and look forward to crossing paths in the future. Thank you, Shelby!"

"Laura's mentorship on Mentor Cruise was exceptional. Her guidance was insightful, practical, and tailored to my specific SaaS / AI needs and growth. She provided valuable advice and actionable steps that helped me progress with my goals. Laura's professionalism, expertise, and dedication make her highly recommended as a mentor"

"Livio is a great mentor and I highly recommend him! I contacted Livio a few months back because I was unhappy of my job and needed help to increase my chances to find alternatives as soon as possible. Thanks to him I understood I had to first find clarity over what I like to do and what can be achieved within a reasonable timeframe, and drafted a plan for the next year to improve certain hard skills. He's very smart and capable of framing complex situations even with lack of context and incomplete information. Also he's a major help in bringing clarity and untangle doubts and confusion that might arise in moments of lack of lucidity due to stress or general job-related unhappiness. He has years of experience and multiple times has provided valuable insights also to open-generic questions unrelated to the main topic of discussion during the call. Again, highly recommeded!"

"I will be back."

"Rathan is brilliant. Could not ask for someone better informed, more kind, or more responsible. Incredible guy, HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! "

"Ankit is a great mentor!"

"I am very happy about having had Emma as my mentor. Her guidance was key in pushing myself to refocus on my core skills and on how to make them stand out more effectively in my cv, online design portfolio and on public forums. While going through my work history, she acted as a mirror Her advice and counsel really helped me gain critical awareness about myself and how to communicate with employers and business partners. "

""Great mentor! Rahul goes above and beyond, offering profound expertise and genuine support and his insights have been instrumental, developing my professional journey. Grateful for his guidance and highly recommend Rahul as a mentor on Mentor Cruise.""

"Aymen is really A GREAT mentor. I've had some really though time trying to catch up with new technologies regarding the DevOps culture, but with his help I'm no longer afraid I'm gonna get behind in terms of knowledge. He understands sometimes I don't have time to work on our project (because of my job) and doesn't make a big deal out of it. Also, he is always encouraging me to certificate on different options, giving me study material such as On-hand Labs and tutorials. 100% would recommend to anyone trying to lvl up on the DevOps/SRE world!"

"Fabio is super skilled, very knowledgeable and flexible! He is helping me a lot with both theoretical and hands-on experience. "