I've built trading platforms, financial data systems, and performance-critical infrastructure across companies most people haven't heard of. The work was real, the growth was real, and so was the paycheck. I mentor because I wish someone had told me earlier — stop chasing the org, start chasing the life you want. FAANG isn't the only path to financial freedom or meaningful work in tech. It's just the loudest one. If you're stuck in interview loop hell or feel like your career doesn't count because of the logos missing from your resume — let's talk. I've been there. Happy to help with systems design, fintech/trading careers, the IC to EM shift, or just figuring out what you actually want.