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FILE 006Tutelage & Counsel

Learn Claude, crack the interview, sharpen the resume…

live, one-on-one, taught by someone who ships this daily.

Ex-Amazon Β· Now at The New York Times Β· Taught Claude to its Engineering org

June and July 2026 only

30% off your first session

in exchange for an honest testimonial

001Services & Rates

One-on-one and remote Β· tap a service to email me and we’ll set a time

Interview Prep
DSA Tutoring$100 / hr

Coding-interview patterns (arrays, trees, graphs, DP) taught so you recognize them, not memorize them.

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Mock Interviews$130 / session

A full 60-minute mock, coding or behavioral, run like the real thing, with honest written feedback.

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Behavioral Prep$100 / hr

Build STAR stories that land and rehearse the questions that trip people up: leadership, conflict, failure.

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Interview Sprint$425 / 5-pack

Five sessions to go from rusty to ready. Mix DSA, mock, and behavioral however you need, at a flat $85 a session, cheaper than booking any of them one at a time.

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System DesignComing soon

System-design coaching for senior-level interviews: how to scope, diagram, and defend a real architecture under pressure.

002What People Say

I had the opportunity to work closely with Alex on several AI initiatives, and he has been one of the key technical drivers behind our organization's adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices.

Alex designed and implemented the AI harness and supporting workflows that enabled a major project. He has a unique ability to evaluate emerging AI technologies, identify practical applications, and quickly transform ideas into scalable engineering solutions. His work helped establish repeatable patterns that engineers could confidently adopt across teams.

One of Alex's strengths is bridging the gap between cutting-edge AI capabilities and real-world software development. He has invested significant effort in exploring tools such as Claude Code, developing effective workflows, documenting best practices, and helping engineers understand how to maximize productivity while maintaining engineering rigor and code quality.

Beyond his direct technical contributions, Alex has been instrumental in raising the AI capabilities of the broader engineering organization. Through workshops, mentoring sessions, and company-wide presentations, including our AI training programs and engineering summit, he has shared practical lessons learned and demonstrated how AI can meaningfully improve software delivery.

Alex combines curiosity, humility, technical excellence, and a strong sense of teamwork. He is the type of colleague who raises the bar through both his work and his example. Any team would be fortunate to have him as a partner and mentor.

Zhe (Ronny) Wang
Zhe (Ronny) Wang
Senior Software Engineer Β· The New York Times
Senior Software Engineer at The New York Times

I had the pleasure of working closely with Alex on several projects, and I am consistently impressed by his ability to provide creative solutions for complex problems. Alex's deep understanding of software development process, combined with an innovative mindset, was invaluable addition to our team.

Alex also excels in writing extensive documentation, which played a crucial role in ensuring smooth project execution and knowledge transfer. His attention to detail and clear communication skills significantly contributed to the success of our initiatives.

I wholeheartedly recommend Alex for his technical expertise, dedication, and exceptional problem-solving abilities. He is a true asset to any team or project.

Yash Walankar
Yash Walankar
Software Engineer Β· MarginEdge
Software Engineer at Amazon

Alex has consistently proven himself to be a remarkably diligent and skilled coder during the time we worked together. Regardless of the complexity or scale of the task, Alex's code is always well-documented, easily maintainable, and performance-optimized.

Notably, his contributions were crucial in implementing several robust algorithms that significantly enhanced our application's performance. His commitment to continuous learning and tireless work ethic make him an exemplary programmer. I unequivocally vouch for Alex's coding expertise.

Jason Chen
Jason Chen
Software Development Engineer II Β· Amazon
Senior Software Engineer at Amazon

I was a student of Alex's for a number of months. In that time my confidence and capabilities in both coding and system design interviews increased dramatically. He is caring and capable, and has an excellent understanding of the most important parts of each interview.

He highlighted where I did well and clearly explained where I could improve, making sure that each session we were making progress. I highly recommend Alex to anyone looking to improve their interview performance.

McLean Cozine
McLean Cozine
Transportation Planner Β· Rutgers MCRP
Coaching Student - Data Structures & Algorithms

I have been working with Alex as a tutee during my time at a rigorous software engineering bootcamp. Alex has exceeded my expectations in all areas. He is extremely intelligent and well informed.

He is able to break down every single problem and explain them in an effortless style.

Victoria Delgado
Packaged App Developer Β· Java / React
Coaching Student - Data Structures & Algorithms

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