Rust & Python Mentorship for Engineers
If you want to go deeper than tutorials or AI-generated code and build something real, I offer 1:1 Rust mentorship and Python mentorship with a human touch.
It's great for engineers who want to build real systems and real understanding.
Builders Sprint
Five 60-minute sessions, typically weekly
$625
If you can write code, but get stuck when trying to build something real, this is where we'll start.
We'll work together over five sessions to take something that feels too big and make it buildable. Think of it as having a second brain on a thorny project.
This often looks like:
- breaking a system into concrete pieces and a clear plan for what to build next
- tracing through your code to understand what’s happening and why
- going one layer deeper than you expected, until things start to click
- making jokes about how print statement debugging never goes out of style
The goal is simple: you stop feeling stuck, you build something real end-to-end, and you know how to keep going on your own.
What we might build
Most Builders Sprints revolve around one real project. Bring something you're already building, or we'll choose one together. These are two possible directions a project can grow over time.
One Python path
- build a small but useful CLI
- turn it into an API with FastAPI
- add a database (SQLite or Postgres)
- deploy it so someone else can actually use it
- pull out a reusable piece into a library
- bonus: publish your package to PyPI
Rust, but not scary
- build a small but fast CLI
- model your data with Rust's type system
- expose it through an API with Axum
- connect to a database
- deploy it so it runs somewhere besides your laptop
- pull out a reusable piece into a library
- bonus: publish your crate to crates.io
Whether we write Python or Rust, the goal is the same: learn how to design, build, and ship software that someone can actually use.
Is this for you?
Probably, if you...
- can write code but feel stuck turning an idea into a system
- want to use AI to extend your engineering skills
- have an idea sitting in your head you don't know how to start
- want to build something end-to-end instead of another tutorial
Probably not, if you want...
- to use AI to replace your engineering skills
- a guaranteed job offer
- someone to write your project for you
- a textbook-style curriculum
Tell me what you're building
Share where you’re stuck or what you want to make. I’ll read it and let you know whether I’m a good fit to help.
Meet Your Mentor: Tyler Green
I’ve logged over 300 hours of 1:1 mentorship in Rust and Python, helping engineers move beyond "it works" and actually understand the systems they’re building.
My work focuses on building software from scratch, as a way to see through every layer of the stack and develop real confidence.
My goal isn’t just to help you ship code, it’s to help you build an engineering craft that feels your own and a career that feels sustainable.
What Past Mentees Are Saying
"Working with Tyler helped me develop the mindset of building a rough draft first and then improving it gradually. I used to fear building large projects, but now I feel much more prepared to handle complex tasks at work."
"Tyler clearly cares about his students, and he makes learning complex topics enjoyable. I’ve had fun learning with him and look forward to continuing. I highly recommend him as a teacher."
"I would definitely recommend it to a friend. It helped me dive deeper into the Rust ecosystem and build confidence that I can write even more complicated apps in it. Tyler is a great mentor!"
"Tyler is patient, very knowledgeable, and has great insights into why things in Rust are done a certain way."
"Tyler has a strong background in Rust and web development. His insights are helping me understand backend fundamentals while also making progress with Rust."
"Tyler is very knowledgeable about backend technologies and is happy to help. He has broadened my coding horizons."
Looking for lighter-weight support?
Builders Check-in
One 45-minute session per month to stay on track, talk through challenges, and keep building.
This is great if you:
- want a second set of eyes occasionally
- need help thinking through a tricky part of a project
- are tired of your project only living in your own head
- want a little help figuring out what to build next
One session per month: $75/month.
FAQs
Why not just use AI?
Fair question! I don't see it as either-or.
AI is great for generating code and getting up to speed on new libraries. But I've found that many engineers get stuck when they try to extend that code or overwhelmed trying to understand their system.
In our sessions, we'll use AI when it's helpful. We'll also make sure you understand what's happening, so you can actually build confidently on your own.
I'm a beginner. Can you still help me?
Absolutely. My mentorship is usually best for people who can already write some code and want to build something real with it.
If you’re earlier in your journey, reach out anyway. I’ll be honest about whether the Builders Sprint is the right place to start.
What if I need to miss a session?
Let's Build Something Together
If this sounds like what you’ve been missing, let's talk.
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