Ananya Rao
I help freshers turn "I know Java" into an offer from a product company.
Senior Backend Engineer at TechNova
- 8 years of experience
- Bengaluru, India
- English, Hindi, Kannada
- Replies within 4 hours
About Ananya Rao
I have spent eight years building payment and ledger systems, and most of what got me there was not a new framework — it was learning to explain trade-offs clearly.
I mentor because the first two years of a backend career are mostly unblocking yourself: reading a stack trace, asking a good question in review, knowing which project is worth your weekend. A short conversation can save months of guessing.
Sessions are practical. Bring a problem you are stuck on, a resume, or a plan you are unsure about, and leave with the next three things to do.
Someone did this for me when I had no network. I am paying it back.
Expertise and skills
Domain
Skills
I can help you with
- Backend interview preparation
- System design for beginners
- Choosing a first project
- Resume review for SDE roles
I work best with
- Final-year students
- Freshers in their first year
- Career switchers into backend
Experience and education
Work
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Senior Backend Engineer 2022 – Present
TechNova
Led the payments platform team
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Backend Engineer 2019 – 2022
FinLane
Built the ledger and reconciliation service
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Software Engineer 2017 – 2019
Boltworks
APIs for the logistics dashboard
Education
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B.Tech Computer Science 2017
NIT Warangal
Certifications
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
- Google Cloud Associate Engineer
Achievements
- Speaker
- PyCon India 2023
- Mentored 40+ freshers into backend roles
What you will get
A plan you can start on Monday
Three concrete next steps, not generic advice.
Feedback on your resume or portfolio
Line-level notes on what to cut, keep and reword.
Interview answers that hold up
Practise the round you keep failing, with honest feedback.
How hiring actually works in this role
What teams screen for, and what they quietly ignore.
Follow-up support in writing
A short summary and resources after the call.
Availability
Times shown in Kolkata
Mon, 9 Nov
Tue, 10 Nov
Thu, 12 Nov
Sat, 14 Nov
Mon, 16 Nov
Tue, 17 Nov
Thu, 19 Nov
Sat, 21 Nov
Mon, 23 Nov
Tue, 24 Nov
Thu, 26 Nov
Pick a slot and it fills the booking form above. Times are 30 minutes apart; the session length comes from the type you choose.
Ways to work together
Book a single session, or save with a pack if you want to work on something over several weeks.
Single Session
₹499
- One 1:1 session
- Session notes
3-Session Pack
₹1,347
- Three 1:1 sessions
- A written roadmap after each
- Chat follow-up for 2 weeks
Monthly Mentorship
₹1,747
- Four sessions in a month
- Resume and portfolio review
- Priority chat replies
Packs are confirmed by the mentor after you book the first session. The amount shown is a guide; the checkout shows the exact total before you pay.
Reviews
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Rahul M.
The mock interview was harder than the real one, which turned out to be a good thing. Feedback was specific, not "be more confident".
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Sneha K.
Rewrote my resume bullets with me line by line. Got two calls the same week.
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Arjun P.
Very useful system design walkthrough. Would have liked a written summary afterwards.
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Questions before you book
How does a 1:1 session work?
Pick a session type and a time, tell the mentor what you want out of it, and pay if a fee applies. You get a video/audio call link by email before the session.
Can I reschedule or cancel?
Yes. Reply to your confirmation email at least 24 hours before the session and the mentor will move it, free of charge.
What is the refund policy?
If the mentor does not show up, you get 100% of what you paid back. If you cancel with less than 24 hours notice, the mentor may keep the fee.
What should I prepare?
A short note on where you are and what you want help with, plus your resume or portfolio if the session is a review. Specific questions get more out of thirty minutes.
Which payment methods can I use?
UPI, cards, netbanking and wallets through Razorpay. The payment page is Razorpay's own — this site never sees your card number or UPI PIN.
Will I get a recording?
Only if the mentor offers one. Most sessions end with written notes or a shared roadmap instead.
Can I book for someone else?
Yes — put their name and email in the booking form so the confirmation and the call link reach them.
What if I am not happy with the session?
Tell us within 48 hours using the contact page. We review the session and can issue a partial or full credit.
Ready to level up your career?
One conversation with Ananya Rao can save you months of guessing.
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- Payments run on Razorpay — we never see your card
- Your details are shared only with the mentor you book
- 100% refund if the mentor does not show up