Shivam Kumar

No video, no scheduling stress, no "did my camera turn on okay." Just 30 minutes of focused text chat - you ask, I answer, fast.

Who it's for: Students who hate jumping on video calls but still want real answers. Or anyone with 2-3 quick questions that don't justify a full session. Or people who think better in writing than out loud.

What we cover: Anything in my wheelhouse - open source (GSoC, LFX, contributing), career (SRE/DevOps/SDE), GitHub or resume quick takes, college vs. work decisions, "is X worth my time," "should I pick A or B," and so on.

How it works:

• Book a slot, drop your questions in the booking notes (or come in fresh)

• We chat in real-time for 20 minutes via WhatsApp or Topmate chat (your choice) • Rapid back-and-forth - I'll send voice notes if a question needs a longer answer

• You keep the chat log forever for reference

You walk away with: Direct answers to 3–5 questions, a clear next step, and a chat history you can re-read whenever you forget what we discussed.

Don't book if: You want a deep profile review, written rewrites, or a structured strategy session. Those need real time and deliverables - book the right tier for that. This is rapid-fire Q&A, not consulting.

My background: SRE at Obmondo, founder of Kerno and Sevro, LFX Mentor + GSoC Mentor. Comfortable going fast because I've answered most of these questions a hundred times - and the few I haven't, I'll tell you so.