The people I have sat with

Michael Software Engineer @ HelloFresh

I rarely give 5 stars to anything unless I believe in it. I genuinely think his roadmap is very well thought out and his clarity in what he does as an FDE has given me a lot more guidance in how to become an FDE. He also gave me a roadmap in keeping me accountable in setting my goals and messages me pretty frequently just to keep up with my progress.

James Forward Deployed Engineer

Paden has been incredibly helpful and supportive of my journey towards applied AI and FDE roles. His advice and counsel have given me a much needed clarity that I am now actively using to pursue opportunities that had previously eluded me.

Wilfried Software engineer

A practical and relevant community for anyone interested in Applied AI and FDE. Paden shares practical, industry-relevant guidance, and the discussions are very actionable. A useful space for learning and staying close to what companies are actually looking for.

Paul Software engineer

I’ve been in tech for a while and I’m pretty selective about where I spend money on learning. This is one of the few I’ve renewed without thinking twice. The monthly breakdowns are awesome to read through and seeing what people are building from the group is also fun to see. Can post or lurk, always something to learn.

Carson Software engineer

Paden is incredibly helpful and making obvious efforts to do everything possible in making this community beneficial for its members. There are plenty of great folks here. I am quite confident being a part of this community will help in future pursuits.

Gabriel Software engineer

I recently joined this community and it was a great decision. I have already got some practical approaches on building knowledge in Applied AI and FDE space to complement my SWE background. Paden has lots of great industry relevant feedback and the community is also vibrant and supportive as we all learn together.

Alejandro Member

I joined not many weeks ago and having a great time engaging with Paden and the rest of the community. Feels really great having some light thrown at these new roles created by the AI boom, as sometimes the requirements are quite loose or obscure and Paden does a good job at sharing practical tips on how to tackle them.

NGL, I almost didn’t join after wasting money on things I never finished. What changed my mind: Paden actually does this job. Weekly posts on what shipped, what broke, what he learned. Not theory. I stole the discovery template from the Vault, used it in my final round, and the interviewer asked where I learned to scope like that. Got the interview, negotiated a 20k bump.

Lexi Strategic Finance @ Uber

Paden was instrumental in helping me navigate a full-time job interview process. By working with me to construct my narrative and coaching me to best present my strengths, Paden’s guidance helped me land and negotiate an offer at a F500 tech company.

Reyhan Forward Deployed Engineer

Paden has great expertise in career development and assisted me in landing the job I have today. He helped me with my resume, interviewing, and conveying my story in the appropriate manner. Paden is a great mentor and I recommend him to anyone looking to make a career shift.

Judicael Software Engineer @ Deloitte · Cloud & distributed systems

I had a great session with Paden. He broke things down clearly and shared actionable advice on navigating Big Tech interviews. His insights on structuring problem-solving, using NeetCode effectively, and approaching interviews with confidence were super helpful.

Charles Tax Transformation Consulting Manager

Working with Paden was a pleasure. His deep knowledge in both consulting and technology proved invaluable, allowing him to explain complex situations with ease. His ability to break down technical concepts into understandable terms was particularly helpful.

Drew Software Engineer @ S&P · OMSCS @ Georgia Tech

It was great speaking with Paden regarding my career trajectory in tech. It is clear that he is genuinely excited to help people reach their career goals. I gained lots of insight from our call and Paden made it clear he is happy to answer questions or offer his help in the future.

Daniel UX Researcher · User Experience Strategist

Paden was super helpful in giving me advice to navigate the tech industry. Not only did he give me quality advice during the consult, but he also seems genuinely invested in helping you succeed. I highly recommend him if you’re looking to make a transition or need additional help navigating the tech industry.

Jonathan CX @ Clay

Paden is very knowledgeable and was super helpful. Helped me build the best resume I’ve ever had.

Samin Software Engineer at Barclays

Paden was a great mentor that helped me cultivate my personal path in the tech industry and become stronger in the skills I need to improve.

Alejandro Project Leader · Strategy & operations

Paden’s career development coaching and resume review set me up for the next step in my career. Truly astounding. Paden is well-versed in interviews, resumes, career consideration and networking, you name it.