From 228494233249c515314ff4d1cf33af73aec1d74d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Airah Yusuff Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2026 22:32:43 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] remove data of disabled mentors + no longer in our records --- _data/mentors.yml | 1028 ++------------------------------------------- 1 file changed, 26 insertions(+), 1002 deletions(-) diff --git a/_data/mentors.yml b/_data/mentors.yml index 07e0044..a67771b 100644 --- a/_data/mentors.yml +++ b/_data/mentors.yml @@ -300,40 +300,6 @@ network: - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-babahina-msc-cism-crisc-30285440/ -- name: Hersi Kopani - disabled: false - sort: 100 - hours: 4 - position: Senior Engineer/Lecturer, Walgreens Boots Alliance - type: ad-hoc - index: 10 - location: Albania - bio: | - I am a software engineer with around 6 years of experience in software and a special focus on cloud and cybersecurity in the last few years. I design and deliver scalable Java solutions for complex business challenges in the healthcare and retail industry. I leverage my expertise in software development security, cryptography, and network security to ensure the protection and integrity of data and systems. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, test, and deploy high-quality software using Agile methodologies and various frameworks and technologies. - image: assets/images/mentors/hersi_kopani.jpg - languages: English - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 5-7 Years - years: 7 - mentee: | - As a mentor, I'm looking for a mentee who loves coding and wants to use their skills to help others. I want to work with someone who is good at coding and cares about making a difference through technology. I value enthusiasm, hard work, and a desire to learn, and I'm excited to support a mentee who has these qualities. - areas: - - Backend Developer - - Security - - Product Management - - Fullstack Developer - - Business Analysis - languages: Java, Python, Kotlin - focus: - - Switch career to IT - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - extra: | - Group study on project-based learning, including pair programming. Gain deep knowledge of web-based microservice architecture, system design, and CI/CD best practices. Integrate backend services with ReactJS frontend to craft full-stack projects. - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hersi-kopani - - name: Ying Liu disabled: false sort: 100 @@ -429,137 +395,6 @@ - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ananogal - website: https://ananogal.com -- name: Monal Sanghvi - disabled: true - matched: false - sort: 1 - hours: 5 - type: both - index: 14 - position: Senior Engineering Manager, Zoa - bio: 13 years in software development, I've been lucky to grow my career from being a full stack developer to architect, then as a manager, and manager of managers. I love building software products. I have experience in FinTech (global investment banks), a bay area head quartered scale up and a UK based startup. I enjoy coaching cross-functional, product development teams and developing technical leaders. - image: assets/images/mentors/monal_sanghvi.png - location: London, UK - languages: English - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 10-15 years - years: 15 - areas: - - Engineering management - - Product Management - - Fullstack Developer - - DevOps - - Distributed Systems - languages: Java, JavaScript - focus: - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Grow beyond senior level - - Switch from IC to management position - mentee: My ideal mentee would be ambitious, people oriented and ok with tough love - extra: Understanding engineering management and product management, Staying technical as a manager, Strategic thinking and technical leadership - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monalsanghvi/ - -- name: Kaylyn Van Norstrand - disabled: true - sort: 1 - hours: 4 - position: Software Engineer - type: both - index: 15 - location: Rochester, NY (USA) - bio: | - 8 years of experience in front end development in Angular, Head of many projects in UI and trained multiple developers. - image: assets/images/mentors/kaylyn_van_norstrand.jpg - languages: English - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 7-10 Years - years: 10 - mentee: Someone new to the tech world - areas: - - Frontend Developer - - Fullstack Developer - - Backend Developer - - Project Management - - QA - languages: JavaScript, Java - focus: - - Switch career to IT - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Change specialisation within IT - - Switch from IC to management position - extra: Software Development Strategies - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylynvannorstrand/ - -- name: Ceri Shaw - disabled: true - sort: 1 - hours: 3 - position: Fractional CTO, Thistle Labs - type: long-term - index: 16 - location: Edinburgh, UK - bio: | - I have 20+ years experience in tech, starting as a hands-on developer, manager and leader. I also have experience in product management. I've worked in a variety of languages including JS, Python, Java, Ruby and C#. I currently work supporting start-ups and small businesses with technical strategy. - image: assets/images/mentors/ceri_shaw.jpg - languages: English - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 16+ Years - years: 16 - mentee: Someone who is really interested in growing their career to a more senior level - areas: - - Engineering management - - Product management - - Project Management - - Data Engineering - - Fullstack Developer - languages: JavaScript, Python - focus: - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Switch from IC to management position - - Grow beyond senior-level - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Switch career to IT - extra: Technical Strategy, Engineering Culture, Engineering Process, People Management, Start-up life, Running a Business - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceri-shaw/ - -- name: Minsang Kim - disabled: true - sort: 1 - hours: 4 - position: CTO/Co-founder (previously Machine Learning Scientist at Amazon), Radiant AI - type: both - index: 17 - location: London - bio: Hi! My name is Min, I’m a kiwi, and I am a senior Machine Learning / Full-stack Software Engineer of 7 years experience who has worked in a wide range of work environments including a FAANG, a Unicorn, a small startup, and most recently my own startup. From my experience, I’ve seen time and time again how the skewed gender ratio in tech negatively impacts everything we do in tech, and what we build. To combat this, I have mentored with WomenWhoCode before, and I have taught a few courses with CodeFirstGirls before. I would like to continue supporting more women to get into tech industry and moreover succeed in the industry until we have truly achieved gender equality and equity in the tech industry. - image: assets/images/mentors/minsang_kim.jpg - languages: English - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 5-7 Years - years: 7 - mentee: Someone who is open minded, open to learn, LGBTQ+ friendly, inexperienced is OK! - areas: - - Machine Learning - - Fullstack Developer - - Data Science - - Backend Developer - - Security - languages: Python, JavaScript, Rust - focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Switch career to IT - - Change specialisation within IT - extra: Anything they’d like to discuss! Here are some examples if they may be helpful; how to get into tech, how to climb up the ladder in tech, how to learn new languages / skills, how to leverage LLMs (chatGPT) to their advantage, guidance around starting and completing a personal hobby project that can lead to a job offer, culture in tech industry, setting boundaries in tech industry - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/minsangkim142/ - - name: Kirthikka Devi Venkataram disabled: false matched: false @@ -590,32 +425,6 @@ - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirthikka-devi-v - medium: https://medium.com/@rithik18 -- name: Mona Ahluwalia - disabled: true - sort: 1 - hours: 5 - position: Talent Director, Chapter 2 - type: ad-hoc - index: 19 - location: London, UK - bio: | - I'm a Recruitment professional and start-up scaling specialist. I can help mentees with the soft-skills development to really make impact in their role and in the workplace. - image: assets/images/mentors/mona_ahluwalia.jpg - languages: English - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 5-7 Years - years: 7 - mentee: I can help with all soft-skills related coaching - areas: - - - languages: - focus: - - Switch from IC to management position - extra: Resume review, emotional intelligence, communication, interviewing - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mona-ahluwalia-certrp-7754767a/ - - name: Andrew King disabled: false sort: 100 @@ -773,41 +582,6 @@ network: - linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/sakirat-Kehinde-usman-3a4600117 -- name: Tvisha Dholakia - disabled: true - sort: 1 - hours: 4 - position: Co-founder and CBO, apibanking.com - type: both - index: 25 - location: London, UK - bio: | - I'm a co-founder, building in the open banking and developer experience space. apibanking.com is young - for ~2.5 years, we have been developing tech offerings in the financial services space, to solve the friction at the point of integration between traditional banks and the fintech ecosystem. I pursued my undergraduate coursework in Mathematics and Computer Science, and since then, I've spent 5+ years in enterprise technology as a developer as well as a business leader building scale products, and another 5+ years in business building, including product strategy, private equity and venture investments for tech-first players. I have mentored startup founders on product scaling, new market opportunities and fundraising. I'm also exploring angel investing, focusing on next-gen software tech startups. - image: assets/images/mentors/tvisha_dholakia.jpg - languages: English - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 7-10 years - years: 10 - mentee: I want to work on unlocking potential for people, as mentors and coaches have done for me - help my mentees analyze their ambitions, explore their true capabilities and get equipped with the necessary resources and skills to realize their dreams. - areas: - - Product Management - - Project Management - - Business Analysis - - Data Science - - Engineering management - - Switch from IC to management position - - Grow beyond senior level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Change specialisation within IT - languages: Java, Python, JavaScript - focus: - - Switch career to IT - extra: Resume review, Career transitions, Leadership in technology - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tvisha/ - - website: https://apibanking.substack.com/ - - name: Sahana Venkatesh disabled: false sort: 100 @@ -842,67 +616,6 @@ network: - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahana-venkatesh/ -- name: Agrin Hilmkil - disabled: true - matched: false - sort: 1 - hours: 4 - position: Senior Research Engineer, Microsoft Research - type: long-term - index: 27 - location: London, UK - bio: Research engineer in DL since 2017 in both start-ups and big tech. I'm particularly interested in generative models, NLP and have enjoyed scaling up training and deployments efficiently. Recently moved to London from Stockholm, Sweden, and having mentored previously I'm looking for ways to contribute here as well. - image: assets/images/mentors/agrin_hilmkil.jpg - languages: English - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 5-7 Years - years: 7 - mentee: Motivated individuals who are eager to grow. I'm happy to provide both technical guidance and advice on how to build their careers. - areas: - - Machine Learning - - Data Science - - Backend Developer - languages: Python - focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Change specialisation within IT - - Switch career to IT - extra: Machine learning projects, Scaling up Deep Learning, Software Development, Building a career in Tech - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agrinhilmkil/ - -- name: Jenny Johnson - disabled: true - sort: 1 - matched: true - hours: 2 - position: Senior Software Engineer, Isla Healthcare - type: both - index: 28 - location: London - bio: I have 9+ years of software development experience across start-ups, corporates, and non-profits. I currently work at Islacare, a healthcare startup, with primary focus on front-end development. I career switched into software development and now have been working longer in this field than anything else. I am passionate about diversifying STEM and helping people transition into tech. - image: assets/images/mentors/jenny_johnson.jpeg - languages: English - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 7-10 Years - years: 10 - mentee: Driven, ready to learn, and has grit - areas: - - Frontend Developer - - Fullstack Developer - - Engineering management - languages: JavaScript, Java - focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Switch career to IT - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - extra: UI development, leveling-up, career switching - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjohnson001 - - name: Shailaja Koppu disabled: false matched: false @@ -1032,43 +745,6 @@ network: - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liliia-rafikova-635328104/ -- name: Avraham Poupko - disabled: true - matched: false - sort: 1 - hours: 2 - type: ad-hoc - index: 33 - location: Israel - position: Head of Product Planning, Toga Networks - bio: | - I have been teaching and mentoring software designers and architects for close to twenty years. - image: assets/images/mentors/avraham_poupko.jpg - languages: English, Hebrew - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 16+ Years - years: 16 - mentee: | - Someone with drive that feels that with some encouragement and direction that will maximise their potential - areas: - - Engineering management - - Security - - Business Analysis - - Product Management - - Distributed Systems - languages: C++, C++, C, Java, C# - focus: - - Grow beyond senior level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Switch from IC to management position - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Change specialisation within IT - extra: | - Software Design. Cloud Migration. Writing an article. Presenting at a meeting or conference. Architecture decisions. Career Navigation. Negotiating a promotion or career change - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avrahampoupko/ - - name: Safiye Ipek disabled: false matched: false @@ -1102,100 +778,6 @@ - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/safiye-ipek/ - github: https://github.com/S-ipk -- name: Bomee Ryu - disabled: true - matched: false - sort: 1 - hours: 3 - type: both - index: 35 - location: London - position: Android Developer, Sky UK - bio: | - I am an android developer with over 6 years of experience. I have experienced projects that even couldn't come out to the world but also experienced huge projects had 1M+ daily active users. If you want to learn something about a whole life cycle of Android development projects, I can help you and walk through with you. - image: assets/images/mentors/bomee_ryu.jpg - languages: English, Korean - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 5-7 Years - years: 7 - mentee: | - I am looking for mentees who are interested in Android Development. I can mentor Kotlin and Java as well. But I would recommend mentees to come with a basic background knowledge of OOP and mobile development to have insightful mentorship sessions. - areas: - - Android - - Engineering management - languages: Kotlin, Java - focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Change specialisation within IT - extra: | - Code Review, Learning Android development, Learning OOP languages, Flutter, Software architecture - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bomeeryu/ - -- name: Monique Grinstein - disabled: true - sort: 1 - hours: 2 - position: Software Engineer, The LEGO Group - type: ad-hoc - index: 36 - location: London, UK - bio: | - I work mainly with Backend and AWS. I am keen to help people start their journey in Software Engineering and Cloud Computing. I can share some knowledge from the industry, help you review your CV to apply for a job, and anything else around that. If you’re looking to get AWS certified, I could also help you come up with a study plan, and share tips and study materials. I currently hold two certifications: Cloud Practitioner & Solutions Architect - Associate. - image: assets/images/mentors/monique_grinstein.jpeg - languages: English, Portuguese, French - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 4-5 Years - years: 5 - mentee: Someone who’s starting on their Software Engineering journey. - areas: - - Backend Developer - - Fullstack Developer - languages: Javascript, Python, Go - focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Switch career to IT - - Change specialisation within IT - extra: CV Review, Getting AWS Certified, Clean Code Practices, Starting Your Career in STEM, Grow from Beginner to Mid-level - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniquegrinstein/ - -- name: Rasim Sen - disabled: true - sort: 1 - hours: 4 - position: Fullstack Developer/Cloud Architect, Eurostar - type: both - index: 37 - location: London, UK - bio: | - With over 15 years of experience as a developer, I am a graduate of the Oxford Blockchain Strategy Programme and an AWS Solutions Architect. My career has spanned various roles, including full-stack, backend, frontend, blockchain developer, and platform engineer, collaborating with startups and enterprises alike, such as HSBC, Deloitte, Credit Suisse, GSK, and Eurostar. My technical expertise encompasses Java (including Spring and Spring Boot), JavaScript (Node.js, React.js, TypeScript), and both relational and non-relational databases (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Neo4j, among others). - image: assets/images/mentors/rasim_sen.jpeg - languages: English - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 16+ years - years: 16 - mentee: passionate about coding, eager for hands-on experience, and ready to dive deep(Node.js, ReactJS, TypeScript, DB, RestAPI, Microservice, etc) - areas: - - Fullstack Developer - - Backend Developer - - Frontend Developer - - DevOps - - QA - languages: JavaScript, Java, Python, Go - focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Grow beyond senior level - - Switch career to IT - - Change specialisation within IT - extra: Software development, TDD, Unit Testing, DB Design, Microservice and RestAPI development, Web development, Mock interview, CV Review - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/senrasim - - name: Jyoti Yadav disabled: false matched: false @@ -1316,267 +898,44 @@ - name: Gabriel Oliveira disabled: false matched: false - sort: 500 - num_mentee: 4 - hours: 5 - 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.jpg - languages: English, Portuguese - availability: [11] - 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, QA experiences in Test Automation - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gpaoliveira - -- name: Abdul-Mateen Qamardeen - disabled: true - matched: false - sort: 1 - hours: 5 - type: ad-hoc - index: 42 - location: Nigeria - position: Founder & CEO, R For All - bio: | - I am a student Architect who has deep passion for software engineering and coding. I've worked with multiple programming languages including R, Python, Golang, Java, c++ and scala. Currently I'm serving as the CEO of the company I founded, R For All, which trains people on R Programming skills. My focus recently has been on R Programming because of my passion for healthcare analysis and tech which is where R thrives. My R Programming skills is Johns Hopkins university and HackerRank certified. I'm looking forward to mentoring curious candidates like me. - image: assets/images/mentors/abdul_qamardeen.jpg - languages: English, Yoruba - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 5-7 Years - years: 7 - mentee: | - I want a CURIOUS mentee with a little background with R or Python programming, and data analysis knowledge. She must have a PC with good internet connection. - areas: - - Backend Developer - - Data Science - - Frontend Developer - - Machine Learning - - Business Analysis - languages: Python, Go, Java, Scala, Javascript - focus: - - Switch career to IT - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Grow beyond senior level - - Switch from IC to management position - extra: | - R programming, Data Analysis, Python programming, Machine Learning, LinkedIn optimization - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abdulmateenqamardeen/ - - github: https://github.com/DISCRETEboi - -- name: Olga Volkova - disabled: true - matched: true - sort: 1 - hours: 2 - type: long-term - index: 43 - location: London - position: Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Cleo - bio: | - With over a decade in the tech industry, I have a Master’s in Computer Science and over seven years of experience in various roles within SAP systems, including Analyst, Engineer, Architect, and Team Lead, contributing to over 20 successful projects. I redirected my career towards data science in 2018, beginning as a Junior Data Scientist and continuously advancing my knowledge in the field through self-directed learning. My expertise now encompasses a range of Machine Learning systems, including large language models (LLMs), graph neural networks, and deep learning techniques like Transformer architecture for time-series analysis. - image: assets/images/mentors/olga_volkova.jpeg - languages: English, Russian - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 10-15 Years - years: 15 - mentee: | - I am excited to mentor individuals who are new to the world of machine learning or are looking to strengthen their existing skills in this area. My ideal mentee is someone who may be just starting out in their tech career or is looking to transition into a machine learning role. You don't have to have all the answers or be sure of your path — curiosity, a willingness to learn, and the courage to ask questions are the most important qualities. I am committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where my mentees can grow at their own pace, build confidence in their abilities, and explore new ideas without fear of making mistakes. Everyone from all backgrounds is welcome, especially those who might feel underrepresented or uncertain about their place in the tech world. Together, we'll work towards not just improving your technical skills, but also boosting your confidence and helping you find your unique voice in the machine learning community. - areas: - - Machine Learning - - Data Science - - Business Analysis - languages: Python - focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Change specialisation within IT - - Switch career to IT - extra: | - Deep Learning, Graph Deep Learning, Machine Learning system design, Algorithms and Data Structures, Data Science / ML Engineer interview process - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olga-volkova-61562463/ - -- name: Samantha Cohen - disabled: true - matched: false - sort: 1 - hours: 2 - type: both - index: 44 - location: London, UK - position: Principal Software Engineer, OVO Energy - bio: | - I'm a transgender, neurodivergent woman with just over 10 years of experience in the industry. I've worked in a lot of companies and have learned a bunch of different languages. I particularly like to focus on code quality, testing approaches and software architecture. I'm a strong advocate for TDD and pair programming and emphathic, collaborative software engineering. - - Current role is as a principal engineer so I split my time between distributed systems architecture, writing code and coaching/upskilling engineers throughout the company. - image: assets/images/mentors/samantha-cohen.jpg - languages: English - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 10-15 Years - years: 15 - mentee: | - Somebody who is excited to learn - areas: - - Frontend Developer - - Fullstack Developer - - DevOps - - Distributed Systems - - Backend Developer - languages: Javascript, Python, Java, C#, Rust - focus: - - Change specialisation within IT - - Switch career to IT - - Grow beyond senior level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - extra: | - Software design, software architecture, system architecture, TDD, testing strategies, software development lifecycle, soft skills & influence - network: - - linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-cohen-59a98265 - - medium: https://medium.com/@samanthacohen294 - -- name: Anahi Gaetan - disabled: true - matched: false - sort: 1 - hours: 5 - type: both - index: 45 - location: Cordoba, Argentina - position: React Developer, Leniolabs - bio: | - I've been working as a React developer for around four years and have been working remotely and travelling for the last two. I have a degree in development, but I struggled a lot to find my first job. It was women from a JavaScript community who helped me and guided me to get that first job. It's thanks to them that I am where I am today. So I just want to give a little of this back to the community and help other women get their first job. Even if they already have one but are struggling with situations, impostor syndrome, or solving problems, I can give advice and help with that too. - image: assets/images/mentors/anahi-gaetan.jpg - languages: English, Spanish - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 2-4 Years - years: 4 - mentee: | - Career switcher or juniors who are still struggling and need help. Someone passionate on development and keen to learn. - areas: - - Frontend Developer - - Fullstack Developer - languages: Javascript - focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Switch career to IT - extra: | - Website development with Javascript and React - Switch carrer to IT, as a Front-End developer - Preparation for technical interview to get your first Front-End job - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anagdev/ - -- name: Paula Kennedy - disabled: true - matched: false - sort: 1 - num_mentee: 1 - hours: 2 - type: both - index: 46 - location: London, UK - position: Chief Operating Officer, Syntasso - bio: | - I am currently Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Syntasso; my previous roles include Senior Director of Tanzu Global Education at VMware, Senior Director of Platform Services EMEA at Pivotal and Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer of CloudCredo. - I've been working in the IT industry for over 20 years and am passionate about community, diversity and inclusion. I have a range of speaking experience including DevOpsDays, DevOps Enterprise Summit, Velocity Conference, QCon and the LeadDev conference. - I also enjoy giving back to the community and I am part of the organising committee for Kubernetes Community Days UK and DevOps Days London, and I also organise the London Platform User Group. - image: assets/images/mentors/paula_kennedy.jpeg - languages: English - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 16+ Years - years: 16 - mentee: | - I'm looking to help anyone who is looking to get more involved in public speaking and getting more engaged in the tech community. I'm also keen to help mentees who are considering founding their own start-up or are looking to take on a senior leadership role. - areas: - - Engineering management - - Product Management - - Site Reliability Engineering - languages: '' - focus: - - Grow beyond senior level - - Switch from IC to management position - - Change specialisation within IT - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Switch career to IT - extra: | - Leadership Skills, Community Work, Founder Skills, Public Speaking Advice - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulalkennedy/ - -- name: Mena Esezobor - disabled: true - matched: false - sort: 1 - num_mentee: 1 - hours: 2 + sort: 500 + num_mentee: 4 + hours: 5 type: both - index: 47 - location: Birmingham, United Kingdom - position: Software engineer, GallagherRe + index: 41 + location: Amsterdam + position: QA Engineer, Picnic bio: | - I am a software Engineer and I thrive on mastering the intricacies of C#, .NET, .NET Core, - JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, Jasmine, React, Vue and Unit Testing. My foundation in computing, algorithm design, and development - techniques fuels my passion for staying ahead of the curve in software engineering trends. Beyond honing my skills, I find fulfillment in mentoring aspiring tech professionals, guiding them as they navigate their entry into the tech industry. - image: assets/images/mentors/mena_esezobor.jpg - languages: English - availability: [] + 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.jpg + languages: English, Portuguese + availability: [11] skills: - experience: 5-7 Years - years: 7 + experience: 7-10 Years + years: 10 mentee: | - I am looking for a mentee that has a positive outlook and is eager to learn. They are also open to being challenged and stepping outside their comfort zone. + QAs willing to grow on their career areas: + - QA + - Product Management + - Project Management - Frontend Developer - - Fullstack Developer - - DevOps - - Data Science - - Data Engineering - languages: Javascript, C#, Python, Java, Scala + - Backend Developer + languages: Python, Javascript, Java focus: - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow beyond senior level + - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - Change specialisation within IT + - Grow beyond senior level - Switch from IC to management position extra: | - Software development strategies, career transitions, interview prep, LinkedIn and cv review + QA Engineering, Agile Testing, Software Test Automation, QA experiences in Test Automation network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amenawon-esezobor/ + - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gpaoliveira - name: Prerna Singhal disabled: false @@ -1733,78 +1092,6 @@ network: - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prabha-venkatesh-t -- name: Lulu Cao - disabled: true - matched: false - sort: 1 - hours: 2 - type: both - index: 52 - location: Kansas City, United States - position: Software Developer, backstitch, Inc - bio: | - I transitioned from a philosophy teacher to a software developer. I currently have 2 years of experiences in full-stack development. I worked or am working in JavaScript, Python, Ruby. I have also shipped desktop/kiosk apps using Electron. I like giving back to community because I care about people. I have volunteered or am volunteering with Code for America, Women Who Code, Kansas City Women in Technology. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/lulu_cao.jpeg - languages: English, Mandarin - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 2-4 Years - years: 4 - mentee: | - Eager to learn and take on new challenges, or someone who is transitioning into tech - areas: - - Fullstack Developer - - Frontend Developer - - Backend Developer - languages: Javascript, Python - focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - extra: | - Resume Review, Introduction to JavaScript, Career Advice - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lulu-cao/ - - medium: https://medium.com/@lcao_5526 - -- name: Adnan Salehin - disabled: true - matched: false - sort: 1 - hours: 4 - type: both - index: 53 - location: London - position: Senior Associate Software Engineer, JPMorganChase - bio: | - Adnan has been leading the Equities Athena Technology team at JPMorgan within a front office setting that is very fast paced. - Adnan has led and personally developed several key projects within the team, developing across the full stack and collaborating across multiple teams across multiple locations across the globe. - YoE: 5+ - image: | - assets/images/mentors/adnan_salehin.jpeg - languages: English - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 5-7 Years - years: 7 - mentee: | - I'm passionate about helping others in their career journey, especially those who are still looking for their first role. I can help them navigate their career pathway, interview processes and be better prepared for the future. I can also share guidance on how one can cultivate leadership and communication skills as well as hard skills required for their personal growth such as programming skills and system design skills. - areas: - - Frontend Developer - - Backend Developer - - Data Engineering - - Fullstack Developer - - Project Management - languages: Python, Javascript, Java, Kotlin - focus: - - Switch career to IT - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Change specialisation within IT - extra: | - CV Review, Interviews, Career Navigation, Programming languages and concepts (Python, JavaScript, Object Oriented/Functional Programming), System Design - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adnansalehin - - name: Ima-Abasi Effiong disabled: false matched: false @@ -1874,188 +1161,6 @@ network: - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmayra/ -- name: Ajeetha Kumari Venkatesan - disabled: true - matched: false - sort: 1 - num_mentee: 1 - hours: 2 - type: both - index: 56 - location: London, UK - position: Director of Verification, AsFigo Technologies - bio: | - Ajeetha Kumari Venkatesan is a notable expert in VLSI design and functional verification, currently serving as the Director of Verification at AsFigo Technologies Limited. With extensive experience in both digital and analog VLSI, she leads initiatives in functional verification methodologies. - - Ajeetha is also a member of the Technical Program Committee for DVCon India and has been presenting on various technical topics across Europe including Spain, Germany and UK. - - Her contributions include developing UVMLint for IEEE-UVM core code, reflecting her commitment to enhancing verification tools. Ajeetha's leadership and expertise make her a respected figure in the semiconductor industry. Her first start-up focusing on VLSI education is running successfully since 2004! - image: | - assets/images/mentors/ajeetha_kumari.jpeg - languages: English, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 16+ Years - years: 16 - mentee: | - VLSI design engineersg - areas: - - Product Management - - Project Management - - Engineering management - - Business Analysis - - QA - languages: Python - focus: - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Grow beyond senior level - - Switch career to IT - - Switch from IC to management position - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - extra: | - UVM, SystemVerilog, SVA, PSL, Verilog, VHDL, ASIC, FPGA, Lint - network: - - linkedin: https://in.linkedin.com/in/ajeetha - -- name: Alexey Buzovkin - disabled: true - matched: false - sort: 1 - hours: 5 - type: both - index: 57 - location: London - position: Data Scientist, Revolut - bio: | - Trained/pushed to prod computer vision models for classification, segmentation, text extraction, detection, etc - Implemented papers, researched new approaches, synthesised datasets with SD/sdxl/svd, trained custom supplementary modules for them - Implemented approaches for AWB, slam, depth enhancement, etc - image: | - assets/images/mentors/alexey_buzovkin.jpeg - languages: English, Russian - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 5-7 Years - years: 7 - mentee: | - Anybody who is interested in growth - areas: - - Data Science - languages: Python - focus: - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - extra: | - Software development strategies, research approaches - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexey-buzovkin-6587b7122/ - -- name: Ciera Fowler - disabled: true - matched: false - sort: 1 - hours: 4 - type: both - index: 58 - location: London, UK - position: ML Engineering Lead, Ori Industries - bio: | - With over a decade of experience in data engineering, architecture, and analytics I excel in building scalable data platforms and leading high-impact projects. As ML Engineering Lead at Ori, I drive machine learning initiatives, and previously at Clear Street, I implemented an enterprise data warehouse. My expertise spans large language models, cloud architectures, real-time data solutions, and high-performing data warehousing ETL frameworks, with a passion for both innovation and mentorship. Last year, I also served as Lead Instructor for BrainStation’s AI course, sharing practical AI skills with emerging professionals. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/ciera_fowler.jpg - languages: English - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 10-15 Years - years: 15 - mentee: | - Someone with big aspirations! - areas: - - Machine Learning - - Data Engineering - - Engineering management - - DevOps - - Data Science - languages: Python - focus: - - Switch career to IT - - Change specialisation within IT - - Switch from IC to management position - - Grow beyond senior level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - extra: | - Data platform development, resume review, prep for coding interviews, generative AI and machine learning applications, ML ops, vendor selection, KPI setting and monitoring - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ciera-fowler/ - -- name: Liko Chien - disabled: true - matched: false - sort: 1 - hours: 2 - type: ad-hoc - index: 59 - location: UK - position: Senior frontend developer, California Umbrella - bio: | - Proven collaborator with cross-functional teams, adapting to diverse work environments across 3 countries. Focused on sustainable code practices, performance optimization, and customer-focused solutions. Achieved a senior role within 4 years, with expertise in React, TypeScript, Node.js, and testing - image: | - assets/images/mentors/liko_chien.jpg - languages: English, Mandarin - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 2-4 Years - years: 4 - mentee: | - Switch career to IT, Grow from beginner to mid-level, new immigrants - areas: - - Frontend Developer - - Product Management - - Engineering management - - DevOps - - Data Engineering - languages: Javascript, Python - focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Switch career to IT - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Change specialisation within IT - - Grow beyond senior level - extra: | - Resume Review, Communication, Collaboration, Frontend development, Preparation for The Technical Interview - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liko-chien-905b42293/ - -- name: Marie Coquille - disabled: true - matched: false - sort: 1 - hours: 4 - type: both - index: 60 - location: London, UK - position: Software Engineer, Cado Security (just bought by DarkTrace) - bio: | - I have been a software engineer for a few years now. Before that I was a data scientist for a short period, and before being a data scientist I was a data analyst. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/marie_coquille.jpeg - languages: English, French - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 4-5 Years - years: 5 - mentee: | - Juniors. - areas: - - Frontend Developer - - Fullstack Developer - - Backend Developer - languages: Javascript - focus: [] - extra: | - Get your first job in SE / How it is being a woman in tech / Mock interviews - network: - - linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/marie-coquille-b0b733100 - - name: Kateryna Ogar disabled: false matched: false @@ -2096,43 +1201,6 @@ - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateryna-ogar/ - website: https://adplist.org/mentors/kateryna-ogar -- name: Chandeep Khosa - disabled: true - matched: false - sort: 1 - hours: 3 - type: both - index: 62 - location: London, UK - position: Founder & Managing Director, 2Toucans - bio: | - I am the Founder & Managing Director of 2Toucans, a digital agency I setup after 20 years as a web developer, technical lead and trainer. My career spans projects delivered for clients such as the United Nations, National Grid, and the University of Oxford. These days I mostly work as a technical consultant, strategist & architect, while also doing some development, and managing teams of developers, designers & marketers to keep our clients happy. Our clients are a nice mix of charities, membership associations, a college & small businesses. - image: assets/images/mentors/chandeep_khosa.jpeg - languages: English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 16+ Years - years: 16 - mentee: | - Underrepresented, anxious, low confidence as I am very skilled and experienced with helping these groups and helping them get their first jobs in tech, as web developers or similar. - areas: - - Engineering management - - Project Management - - Business Analysis - - Fullstack Developer - - QA - languages: Javascript - 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: | - Technical strategy, consultancy, architecture, planning, project management, collaborating with team members, working with team members in multiple git branches, resume review - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chandeepkhosa/ - - name: Wilson Adenuga disabled: false matched: false @@ -2541,50 +1609,6 @@ network: - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakshmi-balakrishnan-21b3a253 -- name: Arun Kumar - disabled: true - matched: false - sort: 1 - hours: 3 - type: both - index: 76 - location: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK - position: Senior Developer, Opencast Software Ltd - bio: | - I am a full-stack developer with over 9+ years of experience delivering robust web applications and scalable backend systems. - On the frontend, I have worked extensively with Angular, React, and Next.js to build responsive, user-centric interfaces. - On the backend, I specialise in Java, Scala, and Spring Boot, developing micro-services and RESTful APIs that power complex platforms. - I’ve contributed to high-impact open source projects. - I’m passionate about clean architecture, continuous learning, and mentoring aspiring developers to grow their technical and professional skills. - image: | - assets/images/mentors/arunkumar.jpg - languages: English, Tamil - availability: [] - skills: - experience: 7-10 Years - years: 10 - mentee: | - I'm looking for a curious, growth-minded mentee—ideally early in their career or transitioning into full-stack development. - Whether it's technical skills (Angular, React, Next.js, Java, Spring Boot) or career support (interviews, projects, growth), I'm happy to share what I've learned. - A positive attitude and eagerness to learn matter most. - areas: - - Full-Stack Developer - - Backend Developer - - Frontend Developer - - DevOps Engineer - - Distributed Systems Specialist - languages: Java, Javascript, Scala, Ruby, Kotlin - focus: - - Grow from beginner to mid-level - - Grow from mid-level to senior-level - - Switch career to IT - extra: | - - Software Development Strategies, Extreme Programming (TDD, Pair programming, CICD), Preparation for The Technical Interview, Software Development Tools - network: - - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arunkumar1162/ - - medium: https://medium.com/@ja.m.arunkumar - - github: https://github.com/arunkumar461 - - name: Nishi Ajmera disabled: false matched: false From 30157130595a917d562069000739e36100fb80bf Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Airah Yusuff Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2026 23:08:24 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] cleanup of scripts/html on deactivated mentors --- _sass/custom/_mentors.scss | 3 --- assets/js/search.js | 8 +++----- mentors.html | 4 ---- 3 files changed, 3 insertions(+), 12 deletions(-) diff --git a/_sass/custom/_mentors.scss b/_sass/custom/_mentors.scss index 684f5ef..b216896 100644 --- a/_sass/custom/_mentors.scss +++ b/_sass/custom/_mentors.scss @@ -213,9 +213,6 @@ -webkit-line-clamp: revert; } - .inactive-mentor { - display: none - } } @include media-breakpoint-up(md) { diff --git a/assets/js/search.js b/assets/js/search.js index 376d4c5..4905e17 100644 --- a/assets/js/search.js +++ b/assets/js/search.js @@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ const controllerSearch = (function (jQuery) { const HIDE_CLASS = 'd-none'; const MENTOR_CARD = '#mentor-card-'; const MENTOR_CARD_HIDDEN = '.card.d-none'; - const DEACTIVATED_MENTOR = '.inactive-mentor'; const Filter = { KEYWORDS: 'keywords', EXPERIENCE: 'exp', @@ -17,8 +16,7 @@ const controllerSearch = (function (jQuery) { ]); const params = new URLSearchParams(window.location.search); - const totalMentors = jQuery('.card').length + jQuery(DEACTIVATED_MENTOR).length; - const activeMentors = jQuery('.card').length; + const activeMentors = jQuery('.card-mentor').length; let filteredMentors = 0; const $keywords = jQuery('#keywords'); @@ -50,7 +48,7 @@ const controllerSearch = (function (jQuery) { const hideMentorCard = function (index) { jQuery(MENTOR_CARD + index).addClass(HIDE_CLASS); - if ((jQuery(MENTOR_CARD_HIDDEN).length + jQuery(DEACTIVATED_MENTOR).length) === totalMentors && $emptyMsg.hasClass(HIDE_CLASS)) { + if ((jQuery(MENTOR_CARD_HIDDEN).length) === activeMentors && $emptyMsg.hasClass(HIDE_CLASS)) { $emptyMsg.removeClass(HIDE_CLASS); $descriptionMsg.addClass(HIDE_CLASS); } @@ -151,7 +149,7 @@ const controllerSearch = (function (jQuery) { const filterMentors = function (filters) { if (isDefined(filters)) { resetFilteredMentors(); - for (let index = 1; index <= totalMentors; index++) { + for (let index = 1; index <= activeMentors; index++) { applyMentorFilters(index, filters); } setNumberOfMentors(filteredMentors); diff --git a/mentors.html b/mentors.html index 8ba4c5c..eaa8460 100644 --- a/mentors.html +++ b/mentors.html @@ -23,9 +23,6 @@ {% assign mentors = site.data.mentors| sort: "sort" | reverse %} {% for mentor in mentors %} - {% if mentor.disabled %} -
- {% else %}
@@ -149,7 +146,6 @@
{{mentor.position}}
{{mentor.skills.focus | array_to_sentence_string | downcase}} {{mentor.skills.areas | array_to_sentence_string | downcase}}">
- {% endif %} {% endfor %}