Mentoring

Get stuck? Let's talk.

Want to grow faster but unsure where to start? Drawing on my professional experience as a backend engineer and freelance web developer, I share what actually works, not just theory that sounds good in tutorials.

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Who's your mentor?

Hi, I'm Rizky Kurniawan, a Backend Software Engineer based in Indonesia. Since 2022, I've worked full-time as a backend engineer, building and maintaining backend systems and collaborating with teams across many kinds of application projects.

Beyond writing code, I love to share what I know. I regularly mentor junior developers on my team, write about what I'm learning, and give back to the community through open-source work.

In these sessions, I share the things I wish someone had told me from the start: real patterns, practical code reviews, and honest career advice from someone still actively working in the industry.

Experience

  • 4+ years building production backend systems
  • Backend Engineer at Digdaya Olah Teknologi Indonesia
  • Founder & Backend Engineer of Cutr, an independent SaaS
  • Freelance Fullstack Developer (2020–2022)
  • Tech blogger at Ruang Developer
  • Open-source maintainer on GitHub
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Challenges I can help you solve

These are the challenges developers face most often. Sound familiar?

Messy Code & Unclear Patterns

You write code that runs, but you know it's a mess underneath. You've heard about Clean Architecture and SOLID, but struggle to apply them in real projects.

System Design Confusion

Microservices, message queues, databases: you know the terms, but you're lost on how to design a real system from scratch.

Stuck in Tutorial Purgatory

You breeze through tutorials, but the moment you face a real project you're stuck. There's a big gap between following tutorials and building something on your own.

Debugging That Goes Nowhere

You've spent hours hunting a bug with no progress. You try one thing and a new problem appears. Pair debugging sessions can help you find the root cause faster.

What Should I Learn Next?

The developer ecosystem is vast. Containers, a new language, or system design, which should you learn first? That feeling of being overwhelmed is real.

Imposter Syndrome

You feel like everyone gets it except you. The voice in your head saying 'you're not good enough' can be paralyzing, let's face it together.

What you'll walk away with

Real skills and clarity you can put to use right after every session.

Architecture Clarity

Understand how to structure projects with Clean Architecture and DDD so the codebase stays maintainable as it grows.

Clean Code Habits

Build habits for writing readable, testable, and maintainable code, the kind that impresses senior engineers.

Real Code Reviews

Get real code reviews with specific, actionable feedback, not generic advice from Stack Overflow.

System Design Practice

Work through real system design problems together, from database modeling and API contracts to service boundaries.

Debugging Strategies

Learn how to approach bugs systematically: read stack traces, use the debugger, and think through edge cases like a senior engineer.

Decision Confidence

Stop second-guessing every technical decision. Learn how to evaluate trade-offs and make decisions with confidence.

Choose your package

Choose the session length that fits your goals. Every session is fully personalized.

Starter

1 hour total

Rp 45,000

Rp 45,000/hour

  • Focus on one specific topic or problem
  • Code review for a snippet you already have
  • Q&A on the concepts that trip you up
Book a 1-Hour Session

Popular

Most Popular

3 hours total

Rp 120,000

Rp 40,000/hour · save Rp 15,000

  • Deep dive into architecture or system design
  • Full code review with detailed feedback
  • Pair programming on your project
  • Learning roadmap discussion
Book a 3-Hour Session

Deep Dive

Best Value

5 hours total

Rp 175,000

Rp 35,000/hour · save Rp 50,000

  • Everything in the Popular package
  • Thorough review of your project architecture
  • Complex debugging together
  • Refactor & improvement discussion
  • Multi-week personal learning plan
Book a 5-Hour Session

Sessions online · payment via QRIS / bank transfer, confirmed before the session begins.

What mentees are saying

  • “Overall, Rizky's explanations were really good. Technically they were very easy to follow, especially for someone like me who was still unfamiliar with some technical terms. On many occasions he offered sensible analogies that were much easier to digest.”

    Rayhan R. H. Atmadja Computer Science Student, Universitas Negeri Surabaya

  • “Overall, the mentoring or discussion with Rizky was good and enjoyable. I gained a lot of insight and new knowledge to solve the problems I discussed, and I can apply it going forward.”

    Archie V. N. Efendi Information Technology Student, Universitas Brawijaya

  • “The delivery was excellent and easy to understand. The solutions provided were very helpful for developing my website, so a project that was stuck could move forward again.”

    Muhamad Sahnuri IT Programmer Staff, RS. Marina Permata

How to book a session

Simple and straightforward, no complicated forms.

  1. 01

    Pick a Package

    Pick the session length that best fits your goals: Starter (1 hour), Popular (3 hours), or Deep Dive (5 hours).

  2. 02

    Reach Out

    Send a message via WhatsApp with your chosen package and what you want to work on.

  3. 03

    Schedule Together

    We agree on a date and time that works for both of us, you pay, and everything is set.

  4. 04

    Session Starts

    Join on Google Meet, Discord, or another tool. Come with your questions, code, or topics prepared.

Frequently asked questions

Got questions? They're most likely answered here.

What language is the mentoring session in?

Bahasa Indonesia. I believe it's easier to learn complex concepts in your own language, so all sessions are held in Bahasa Indonesia.

What platform is used for the session?

Google Meet, Discord, or another tool we agree on. We can screen share, code together, and discuss smoothly.

Can a session be split into several meetings?

Yes. But only for the Popular (3 hours) and Deep Dive (5 hours) packages, we can split the session into several meetings — for example 2x1.5 hours or whatever you prefer.

What topics can we cover?

Backend development in general: architecture (Clean Architecture, DDD, microservices), code review, system design, debugging, technology choices, and anything related to web app development.

Do I need to prepare before the session?

It's not required, but strongly recommended. Come with a list of questions, code you'd like reviewed, or specific topics you want to learn. The more prepared you are, the better the results.

How do I pay?

Via QRIS or bank transfer. Details will be provided after we agree on a schedule. Payment is confirmed before the session begins.

What if I need to reschedule?

Rescheduling can be done up to 24 hours before the scheduled session. Contact me via WhatsApp and we'll find another time that works.

Is it suitable for complete beginners?

Yes, I accept all levels. What matters is that you already know the basics of programming (variables, functions, loops). If you're truly just starting out, we can begin from a strong foundation.

Is there any material or notes after the session?

All the material, notes, and code snippets we discuss during the session will be shared either live or after the session ends.

Ready to talk?

Let's start your mentoring journey.

You don't have to figure everything out alone. Pick a session, send a message, and let's tackle your challenges together, one session at a time.

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