Mentoring & Career Guidance
Breaking into software in a new country can feel overwhelming. I've built my own career across India, Saudi Arabia, Dubai and the UK, and I know how much a little guidance can help. I mentor international students and career changers who want to build a software career in the UK, especially in automotive and embedded systems. Sessions are online, as a one-off or a short series.
How I can help
Practical guidance for people building a software career in the UK.
Who it's for
International students finishing a degree in the UK
Career changers moving into software engineering
Junior engineers who want to grow into automotive or embedded roles
Engineers working towards architecture or technical leadership roles
What I can help with
Understanding the UK software job market and its roles
Choosing which skills to learn next, from C/C++ to cloud
Reviewing your CV and how you present your projects
Preparing for technical interviews
Planning a path into automotive software
Building confidence for your first or next role
18 years of experience, from graduate engineer to Senior Solution Architect and line manager.
Guest lecturer on automotive software engineering at Loughborough University.
I've mentored international students and career changers, and offered internships at my start-up.
Why work with me
Balu Pillai
Automotive Solutions Architect
London, United kingdom
contact@balupillai.com
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