Paid diagnostic
Know exactly where you stand — and what to do next.
A single, focused 1:1 session with Edward Mabonga — an MIT EECS graduate and senior software engineer. We assess where you really are in AI, coding, CS, or interview prep, and you leave with a clear, personalized plan. It's the fastest way to stop guessing and start making real progress.
This is a paid 1:1 session, billed hourly at a premium private rate for direct work with an MIT-trained engineer. If you're choosing on price alone, a tutoring marketplace will serve you better — this is for families and professionals who want a real plan from someone who does this at the highest level. I confirm the exact rate when we schedule.
What's included
- A focused assessment of exactly where you are right now
- A clear, honest read on your strengths and the gaps to close
- A personalized, step-by-step plan toward your specific goal
- Straight answers to your questions from a practicing engineer
- A written summary of the plan you can keep and act on
Who it's for
Anyone who wants an honest, expert read on where they stand and a real plan — whether you're deciding how to start, stuck partway, or preparing for something specific like an interview or a course. If you decide to continue with ongoing coaching afterward, the diagnostic gives us a running start.
Where it goes from here
Everyone starts with the diagnostic. What follows is built around what we find — here's the shape of it.
Diagnostic session
One paid 1:1 session to find what's really blocking you and leave with a concrete plan. No commitment beyond the session.
4-session sprint
A focused block to close a specific gap or hit a near-term deadline — an exam, a course unit, an interview loop.
8-session mentorship
Deeper, compounding work across a subject or goal, with progress tracked and the plan re-prioritized as you go.
Semester engagement
Ongoing 1:1 partnership for students and professionals building serious capability over a term or more.
One session. A clear path forward.
Grab a time and come with your questions. You'll leave the session knowing exactly where you stand and what to do next.