Your Next Big Leap Starts Here

Luis Soares

19 Nov 2024 — 2 min read

A mentor is often the difference between good and great.

Many of the world’s most successful personalities and industry leaders credit their achievements to having a mentor by their side—someone who’s been there before and can guide them past challenges, avoid pitfalls, and accelerate their growth.

"Opportunities don’t happen. You create them." – Chris Grosser

As an Experienced Senior Software Engineer with over 23 years of experience, I’ve worked with startups, mid-size companies, and Fortune 500 organizations such as Apple, PayPal, Binance, Credit Suisse, HSBC Bank, UBS, Santander, Spotify, GAP, Voyager, Volkswagen, Rabobank, Honda, and ThoughtWorks, leading efforts in architecting and developing solutions, designing APIs, crafting blockchain protocols, and managing distributed engineering teams across the USA, UK, Switzerland, Germany, and the Netherlands.

But my journey hasn’t been without its challenges.

I’ve overcome career plateaus, fear, shame, rejection, and the self-doubt that often accompanies ambitious career paths.

These experiences have shaped my ability to push through barriers, adapt to change, and achieve lasting success in an ever-evolving industry.

"Your attitude determines your altitude." – Zig Ziglar

I am here to guide you through technical challenges but also help you navigate the emotional and mental barriers that may be holding you back from achieving your full potential.

Who This Mentorship Is For

This program is perfect for:

Ambitious Engineers looking to specialize in blockchain, cryptography, or distributed systems.
Seasoned Developers aiming to transition into emerging fields like zero-knowledge proofs or low-level programming with Rust.
Tech Professionals wanting to break into senior-level roles or lead innovative projects in global markets.

Take Action

If you’re ready to take the next step, let’s work together to build the expertise, mindset, and strategy you need to thrive.

Book a free initial call to discuss your needs and how I can help you.

Learn More About My Work

LinkedIn: Get to know a bit more about my experience
GitHub: Check out my projects
Blogs: Medium | Website
Books I’ve Written:Hands-On Rust Ownership: From Basics to Real-World ProjectsApplication Security: A Quick Reference to the Building Blocks of Secure Software
Newsletter: Rust Guru - Subscribe on LinkedIn
Podcast: Listen on Apple Podcasts

Not sure if a Mentor is the best option for you?

Feel free to reach out to me at luis@luissoares.dev

Best,

Luis Soares

Dynamic Linking and Memory Relocations in Rust

When you compile source code into object files (such as .o files), the compiler generates machine code along with metadata that indicates how different parts of the code should be adjusted when the program is loaded into memory. These adjustments are known as relocations. They ensure that references to functions

Building an Error Correction System in Rust

Error correction is a key component of communication and data storage systems. Techniques like Reed-Solomon error correction ensure data reliability even when some data is lost or corrupted. This article delves into implementing an error correction system in Rust without using external libraries, focusing on Galois Field arithmetic and parity

Rust Lifetimes Made Simple

🦀 Rust lifetimes are one of the language’s most powerful and intimidating features. They exist to ensure that references are valid for as long as they’re needed, preventing dangling pointers and other memory safety issues. This guide will explain Rust lifetimes in depth, with a focus on hands-on code

Rust: From Simple Functions to Advanced Abstractions

While many tutorials introduce isolated features, this article takes a holistic, practical approach: we’ll start with a simple example and iteratively enhance it to explore Rust’s powerful constructs. By the end, you’ll clearly understand Rust’s core principles, from basic syntax to advanced abstractions like traits, lifetimes,