Before working with Uma, I was hyper-focused on grinding LeetCode. I thought that was the only way to grow. Through his coaching, I learned to think long-term and become a better, more capable engineer overall. That mindset shift alone changed everything for me. Through Uma’s guidance, I learned to think long-term and focus on becoming the kind of engineer who naturally succeeds. That mindset shift changed everything for me. What stood out most was how intentional he is. He doesn’t just teach you how to interview. He teaches you how to build a meaningful and sustainable career. I absolutely recommend Uma to anyone who wants to grow with direction and confidence. He genuinely cares, and that makes all the difference.

I struggled to gain ownership and seniority in my work at big tech. With Uma’s coaching, I started developing a more senior developer mindset, taking on more responsibility and gained a promotion. I learned and understood senior developer principles which challenged my development practices. I’d highly recommend this to anyone in an existing tech role who wants to move up in levels and gain seniority in their career.

At the time, I was struggling to secure offers. I was getting interviews, but none of them were converting, so I needed help figuring out what I was doing wrong. From the mentorship, I learned a lot about how to approach recruiting more effectively. The improvements we made to my resume also helped attract more companies. Over time, I became much better at interviewing and was able to land multiple offers, which gave me the opportunity to choose from some of the best companies! Uma is an incredible coach and mentor, and I feel so lucky to have worked with him. He was my first ever mentor, always patient, genuinely invested in my growth, and never hesitated to share valuable insights. I would 100% recommend him to anyone looking to grow, learn, and level up in their career.

Even with years of experience, interviews were still challenging. I often struggled with the difference between how I answered questions and what interviewers actually wanted. Through Uma's structured coaching, I identified several gaps including communication style and skill gaps, and closed them effectively. After our sessions, I landed multiple offers including an AI Agent Developer role and a Gen AI Senior Associate position at PwC, where I'm working now. I absolutely recommend Uma's mentorship. His structured approach makes it easy to identify and close key gaps. What truly sets him apart is his commitment. He remains available and supportive long after sessions end. The things we discussed continue to help me even at work, especially when presenting projects. His approach creates real, lasting transformation in people’s careers.

I’m a software engineer with experience in backend and full-stack development, working primarily with Java, Python, and cloud technologies. When we started, I was focused on improving my technical interview skills for interviewing for mid-to-senior software engineering roles. Before joining the Code Room, I struggled with consistency during interviews and explaining my thought process clearly while solving problems. Within the 3 months of joining this community I was able to improve my performance in interviews, now being able to consistently advance to final round interview loops and eventually land an offer for a Software Engineering role. I’ve become much more confident in technical interviews. My problem-solving approach is more structured and my communication has improved. What I found most valuable was the hands-on coaching and actionable feedback. I also appreciated the consistent effort to make time for mentoring and help at a moment's notice. I would definitely recommend this to others. The coaching is practical, supportive, and helps build both technical skills and interview confidence in a structured way.

Getting the opportunity to be mentored by Uma has been nothing short of transformational for my career as a software engineer. Within just 2 months of starting, I was able to secure a new SWE offer with compensation more than 2x my previous salary. I'm truly glad I took the leap and made this personal investment in myself. Before going through the mentorship programme, I struggled with System Design Thinking and breaking down complex ideas into simple steps. One thing I love about my sessions with Uma is the way he simplifies concepts while also validating my current obstacles. He also shared some really helpful resources which made it easy for me to pick up concepts quickly. Aside these, I also learnt about the other things I need to consider beyond coding and software engineering such as personal career documentation (brag sheet, accomplishment tracking), navigating the job market in the age of AI and so much more! I highly recommend this mentorship to any software engineer who is looking to upskill and move to the next stage of their career. Trust me, you won't regret it

Software engineer at a Zurich startup, looking to transition into a senior/staff IC role at a larger company. My branding was attracting the wrong opportunities, and I wasn't sure how to position startup experience for a bigger company. Within about 2 months, I landed a Staff Engineer offer at a unicorn in Switzerland. Uma holds you to a high bar. He pushed me in mock interviews, gave honest feedback when my answers were weak, and always had resources ready. Always got back to me in a timely manner between sessions too. Structured without being rigid. Would absolutely recommend. Having someone call out your blind spots before an interviewer does is worth it.

Before working with Uma, I often felt unsure of how to confidently communicate my goals and make an impact within my internships. I spoke with Uma probably around 20 times, and over that time I noticed real growth in how I communicate and carry myself. I became more confident in my career goals, learned how to navigate corporate spaces, and started building a stronger network and earned a return offer and over 7 internships with top companies. I tell all my friends and peers about the impact Uma’s mentorship has had on me. His guidance helped me grow in ways I couldn’t have on my own!

I struggled with preparing for technical interviews and staying consistent. I needed clarity and a better strategy. After working with Uma, I had a major mindset shift. I gained confidence and clarity that helped me land a Co-Op and eventually a full-time role. His guidance even extended beyond interviews into helping me think about my long-term goals, including content creation. What stood out most was how experienced and credible he is. You can tell he truly understands the process. I definitely recommend Uma. He gave me direction, connection, and support at every step.

Before working with Uma, I struggled with framing my strong points and clearly communicating my experience. I needed help understanding how to articulate my value. Uma asked me to contribute to the backend of Candoor and I used my DevOps skills to improve their deployment speed. Having that opportunity to work on a real website with strict deadlines, and learning a new technology really gave me the real world experience I needed to eventually get a full time position shortly after. After our sessions, I also learned how to position myself confidently. I realized I had the skillset and just needed the right opportunity. Uma’s guidance helped me secure a role that changed my life and my family’s life. His insight into salary negotiation was invaluable. I absolutely recommend Uma. His mentorship is genuinely life-changing, and he does all of this out of a passion for helping others succeed.

My biggest problem was concisely communicating during tech problems in SWE interviews. After working with Uma, I knew how to structure my answers better so I was properly conveying my thinking to interviewers. I am grateful for the availability and time Uma put in with me during my FAANG prep. I heartily recommend this mentorship, especially if you’re struggling in interviews.

I struggled with consistency and wasn’t sure what direction to take in my career. I needed clarity and accountability. After working with Uma, I became more structured and confident in the steps I needed to take. His guidance helped me think clearly and move with intention. The most valuable part was how genuine he is. He truly wants you to grow. I recommend Uma because his advice is practical and tailored. He shows up for you in a real way.

Before working with Uma, I didn’t have much guidance and didn’t know what steps to take next in my career. After our sessions, I gained structure and clarity. I’m now actively building, solving problems, and growing as a developer. What stood out was the energy and positivity he brought. He made the process enjoyable. I would absolutely recommend Uma. He changed how I approach my career and put me on a better path.

Before working with Uma, I was hyper-focused on grinding LeetCode. I thought that was the only way to grow. Through his coaching, I learned to think long-term and become a better, more capable engineer overall. That mindset shift alone changed everything for me. Through Uma’s guidance, I learned to think long-term and focus on becoming the kind of engineer who naturally succeeds. That mindset shift changed everything for me. What stood out most was how intentional he is. He doesn’t just teach you how to interview. He teaches you how to build a meaningful and sustainable career. I absolutely recommend Uma to anyone who wants to grow with direction and confidence. He genuinely cares, and that makes all the difference.

I struggled to gain ownership and seniority in my work at big tech. With Uma’s coaching, I started developing a more senior developer mindset, taking on more responsibility and gained a promotion. I learned and understood senior developer principles which challenged my development practices. I’d highly recommend this to anyone in an existing tech role who wants to move up in levels and gain seniority in their career.

At the time, I was struggling to secure offers. I was getting interviews, but none of them were converting, so I needed help figuring out what I was doing wrong. From the mentorship, I learned a lot about how to approach recruiting more effectively. The improvements we made to my resume also helped attract more companies. Over time, I became much better at interviewing and was able to land multiple offers, which gave me the opportunity to choose from some of the best companies! Uma is an incredible coach and mentor, and I feel so lucky to have worked with him. He was my first ever mentor, always patient, genuinely invested in my growth, and never hesitated to share valuable insights. I would 100% recommend him to anyone looking to grow, learn, and level up in their career.

Even with years of experience, interviews were still challenging. I often struggled with the difference between how I answered questions and what interviewers actually wanted. Through Uma's structured coaching, I identified several gaps including communication style and skill gaps, and closed them effectively. After our sessions, I landed multiple offers including an AI Agent Developer role and a Gen AI Senior Associate position at PwC, where I'm working now. I absolutely recommend Uma's mentorship. His structured approach makes it easy to identify and close key gaps. What truly sets him apart is his commitment. He remains available and supportive long after sessions end. The things we discussed continue to help me even at work, especially when presenting projects. His approach creates real, lasting transformation in people’s careers.

I’m a software engineer with experience in backend and full-stack development, working primarily with Java, Python, and cloud technologies. When we started, I was focused on improving my technical interview skills for interviewing for mid-to-senior software engineering roles. Before joining the Code Room, I struggled with consistency during interviews and explaining my thought process clearly while solving problems. Within the 3 months of joining this community I was able to improve my performance in interviews, now being able to consistently advance to final round interview loops and eventually land an offer for a Software Engineering role. I’ve become much more confident in technical interviews. My problem-solving approach is more structured and my communication has improved. What I found most valuable was the hands-on coaching and actionable feedback. I also appreciated the consistent effort to make time for mentoring and help at a moment's notice. I would definitely recommend this to others. The coaching is practical, supportive, and helps build both technical skills and interview confidence in a structured way.

Getting the opportunity to be mentored by Uma has been nothing short of transformational for my career as a software engineer. Within just 2 months of starting, I was able to secure a new SWE offer with compensation more than 2x my previous salary. I'm truly glad I took the leap and made this personal investment in myself. Before going through the mentorship programme, I struggled with System Design Thinking and breaking down complex ideas into simple steps. One thing I love about my sessions with Uma is the way he simplifies concepts while also validating my current obstacles. He also shared some really helpful resources which made it easy for me to pick up concepts quickly. Aside these, I also learnt about the other things I need to consider beyond coding and software engineering such as personal career documentation (brag sheet, accomplishment tracking), navigating the job market in the age of AI and so much more! I highly recommend this mentorship to any software engineer who is looking to upskill and move to the next stage of their career. Trust me, you won't regret it

Software engineer at a Zurich startup, looking to transition into a senior/staff IC role at a larger company. My branding was attracting the wrong opportunities, and I wasn't sure how to position startup experience for a bigger company. Within about 2 months, I landed a Staff Engineer offer at a unicorn in Switzerland. Uma holds you to a high bar. He pushed me in mock interviews, gave honest feedback when my answers were weak, and always had resources ready. Always got back to me in a timely manner between sessions too. Structured without being rigid. Would absolutely recommend. Having someone call out your blind spots before an interviewer does is worth it.

Before working with Uma, I often felt unsure of how to confidently communicate my goals and make an impact within my internships. I spoke with Uma probably around 20 times, and over that time I noticed real growth in how I communicate and carry myself. I became more confident in my career goals, learned how to navigate corporate spaces, and started building a stronger network and earned a return offer and over 7 internships with top companies. I tell all my friends and peers about the impact Uma’s mentorship has had on me. His guidance helped me grow in ways I couldn’t have on my own!

I struggled with preparing for technical interviews and staying consistent. I needed clarity and a better strategy. After working with Uma, I had a major mindset shift. I gained confidence and clarity that helped me land a Co-Op and eventually a full-time role. His guidance even extended beyond interviews into helping me think about my long-term goals, including content creation. What stood out most was how experienced and credible he is. You can tell he truly understands the process. I definitely recommend Uma. He gave me direction, connection, and support at every step.

Before working with Uma, I struggled with framing my strong points and clearly communicating my experience. I needed help understanding how to articulate my value. Uma asked me to contribute to the backend of Candoor and I used my DevOps skills to improve their deployment speed. Having that opportunity to work on a real website with strict deadlines, and learning a new technology really gave me the real world experience I needed to eventually get a full time position shortly after. After our sessions, I also learned how to position myself confidently. I realized I had the skillset and just needed the right opportunity. Uma’s guidance helped me secure a role that changed my life and my family’s life. His insight into salary negotiation was invaluable. I absolutely recommend Uma. His mentorship is genuinely life-changing, and he does all of this out of a passion for helping others succeed.

My biggest problem was concisely communicating during tech problems in SWE interviews. After working with Uma, I knew how to structure my answers better so I was properly conveying my thinking to interviewers. I am grateful for the availability and time Uma put in with me during my FAANG prep. I heartily recommend this mentorship, especially if you’re struggling in interviews.

I struggled with consistency and wasn’t sure what direction to take in my career. I needed clarity and accountability. After working with Uma, I became more structured and confident in the steps I needed to take. His guidance helped me think clearly and move with intention. The most valuable part was how genuine he is. He truly wants you to grow. I recommend Uma because his advice is practical and tailored. He shows up for you in a real way.

Before working with Uma, I didn’t have much guidance and didn’t know what steps to take next in my career. After our sessions, I gained structure and clarity. I’m now actively building, solving problems, and growing as a developer. What stood out was the energy and positivity he brought. He made the process enjoyable. I would absolutely recommend Uma. He changed how I approach my career and put me on a better path.