Your path into software engineering, with a mentor who walked it

Services

• 1-on-1 career sessionGetting into programming: your path, career outlook, courses and timeline. For startup, the career side of immigration, or job-offer topics, see Premium.60 minutes · Google Meet€40
• CV / LinkedIn reviewOne focused review of your CV and LinkedIn profile.60 minutes · Google Meet€60
• Mock interview (coding, system design, behavioural)A realistic interview, with written feedback afterwards.60 minutes · Google Meet€60
• Premium consultationYour own project, job-offer take-home projects, growing a current project, team building, startup and business advice, your CV's impact on job offers and the career side of immigration, and interview strategy. No fixed end: if 90 minutes isn't enough, the follow-up session is free, until all your topics are covered.90 minutes · Google Meet€90

Mentorship program

1. Explore Programming4 weeks · €100
2. Programming Foundations12 weeks · €360
3. Building Real Software12 weeks · €360
4. Career Launch12 weeks · €480

About 10 months, one 45–60 min session a week. You pay for each phase when it starts.

You join the program through a 1-on-1 session.

Recommendations

• I had the pleasure of working alongside Mansour on the Porta project at foobar Agency. His contributions as a Software Engineer and consultant were invaluable. Mansour's mastery of modern software development practices, combined with his extensive experience in software development, made him a key asset to the team. Beyond his technical prowess, Mansour stands out for his collaborative spirit. He seamlessly integrated Contentful, Dynamic Yield, Algolia, and Heroku to create a truly engaging and dynamic web application for Porta.de. Throughout the project, Mansour fostered open communication with both fellow developers and clients, ensuring all voices were heard and expectations were met. What truly sets Mansour apart is his infectious enthusiasm. He brings a positive and fun energy to the workplace, making him a joy to collaborate with. His passion for learning new technologies and tackling complex problems with innovative solutions is truly inspiring.

  Sean Hayes · Senior Software Engineer · LinkedIn

• I worked with Mansour for 2 years, and he demonstrates a practical and in-depth knowledge of how to work with software teams and technologies. He is clearly motivated by educating both himself and others, and sharing the knowledge that he's built up with his years of experience in the field. His expertise is also clearly shown in his YouTube channel, where he discusses many topics relating to modern software engineering and career development. There are discussions about technical topics, trends in the market, and tips for how to develop as a software engineer. Mansour can always be relied upon for advice, pair programming, or for hanging out after work. Working with Mansour, you can guarantee that you'll have learned something you didn't know before.

  Patrick Maloney · Lead Software Engineer @ SQUER | Computer Science · LinkedIn

• I enthusiastically recommend Mansour Kalagar as a top software developer. In my role as external Scrum Master at Porta, I had the pleasure of working closely with Mansour, and his contributions were truly exceptional. Mansour's technical proficiency and ability to turn intricate requirements into efficient code greatly impacted the success of our project. He seamlessly integrated into our Agile team, showcasing not only his technical skills but also his collaborative approach to problem-solving. I have full confidence that Mansour's skills and commitment to excellence make him an excellent choice for any organization seeking a talented software developer.

  Janik Notheis · Advisor for Leadership, Strategy & Transformation | Behavioral Edge in Decision-Making & Change · LinkedIn

About me

I'm Mansour, a software engineer in Germany. I've taught programming for 13 years, and on my YouTube channel I talk about software engineering and careers.