1-on-1 Coaching

Mentoring πŸ’¬

584+ sessions and 260+ hours in. I help software engineers land roles, get promoted, negotiate better offers, and build careers they're proud of. Real talk from someone who's been in the industry for 8+ years.

Get the most out of our time:

  • πŸ“ Come with a specific goal or question in mind
  • ⏰ Show up on time. We'll hit the ground running
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Mentoring

How I Can Help πŸš€

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Land your next role: job search strategy, resume reviews, and referral outreach that actually converts

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Ace the interview: behavioral and technical mock interviews with actionable feedback

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Negotiate confidently: know your market value and make the ask

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Get promoted: build your case, document your impact, and navigate the cycle

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Advocate for yourself: practical strategies for women and underrepresented engineers

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Stand out on paper: LinkedIn, resume, and portfolio that open doors

🌐

Break into open source: find projects, ship your first PR, and build in public

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Get on stage: pitch, prep, and deliver a conference talk

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Pivot into tech: bootcamp-to-career transitions and non-traditional path navigation

Topics

Areas of Expertise 🎯

Software Engineering Careers πŸ’»

  • Resume optimization and portfolio reviews
  • Promotion planning and self-advocacy
  • Avoiding 'glue work' and staying on the technical track
  • Bootcamp to career transitions
  • Getting started with open source

Diversity & Inclusion 🌎

  • Recruiting underrepresented groups in tech
  • Building and scaling Latinx ERGs
  • ERG launch strategies and resources
  • Community building in the tech industry

Technical Skills πŸ› οΈ

  • TypeScript and React best practices
  • Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)
  • Static site generators and modern web tooling
  • Web performance optimization
  • Accessibility (a11y) and internationalization (i18n)

Track Record

Mentoring Sessions πŸ“ˆ

584+

Total sessions

401+

Unique mentees

12

Years of mentoring

261h

Hours logged

Sessions per year

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34
16
13
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57
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117
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93
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62
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39
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68
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43
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16
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Testimonials

What Mentees Say πŸ’¬

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β€œThrough shared connections, I heard of Frances as a leader in software engineering promoting females and diversity in tech. I’m a seasoned developer, with a similar background, re-entering the field. So, when I noticed that she was offering mentoring calls, I immediately signed u...”

Web Developer at Self-Employed

β€œI had the privilege of working closely with Frances during their tenure as a lead instructor at Fullstack Academy, where I served as a Mentor. Frances was responsible for guiding a diverse cohort of over 30 students through an intensive fullstack web development curriculum, whi...”

Mentor at Fullstack Academy

β€œOf the statements below, which 1-3 statements do you feel most accurately describe my work at Slack from what you've experienced in our interactions as a co-worker? Acts as a culture steward on the team, making process improvements if needed and motivating and leveling up other...”

Staff Software Engineer at Slack

β€œFrances has been an amazing mentor for my internship this summer. While I was only here for 3 months, I was able to learn so much from Frances both in terms of technical growth and career growth.Something I really appreciate about Frances is that she pushes me in the right direct...”

Software Engineering Intern at Slack

β€œFrances has always been a helpful and integral part of the team. When I first joined Customer Acquisition it was Frances who helped me learn who the experts in each subject matter were and who I should go to when I have specific questions. On many occasions Frances offered to not...”

Apprentice Engineer at Slack

β€œIf I were to choose a few areas in which Frances excels, they would be:Serves as the subject matter expert and resource on significant features or areas of the codebase:Frances has become our resident forms expert and the work she has done to consolidate and simplify the developm...”

Senior Software Engineer at Slack

Policies

Refund Policy πŸ“‹

No refunds

All purchases are final

12-month window

Packages must be used within 12 months of purchase

Transferable

Sessions can be transferred with written notice

Level Up Your Career πŸ’¬

Whether you’re prepping for interviews, navigating a career transition, or leveling up as an engineer β€” I’m here to help.