Jason Davey
Mentor
(36 reviews)
US$30.00
For every 15 mins
86
Sessions/Jobs
ABOUT ME
Engineer focused on crafting software that brings joy and fosters change
Engineer focused on crafting software that brings joy and fosters change
Hello!
I have over 15 years of programming experience, and graduated with a first-class degree in computer science from a well-known university in the UK.
I have worked in several sectors, including as a backend / data engineer for a large online retailer, as a full-stack developer of web and mobile apps, and as a video game developer.
I currently provide freelance software development and consulting services to startups, helping them to get their ideas off the ground, and to build a solid technical foundation for their business.
I also love teaching and mentoring, and have worked with several up-and-coming engineers to help them along their path in the industry, as well as producing educational / instructional content.
Whether you're an entrepreneur with plans to build something great, or a student hoping to kick-start their career, I look forward to working with you!
London (+00:00)
Joined July 2024
EXPERTISE
15 years experience | 1 endorsement
I have been programming since my teenage years, studied Computer Science, and have been working professionally as a programmer for 15 years.
I have been programming since my teenage years, studied Computer Science, and have been working professionally as a programmer for 15 years.
15 years experience
I starting off building websites when I was still in school, for friends and local businesses. In my career since, I have assisted severa...
I starting off building websites when I was still in school, for friends and local businesses. In my career since, I have assisted several companies in building and launching web-based products.
10 years experience | 1 endorsement
I have worked with the cloud since its introduction, helping businesses to move their infrastructure to the cloud. I've also deployed and...
I have worked with the cloud since its introduction, helping businesses to move their infrastructure to the cloud. I've also deployed and launched many cloud-based apps and services. I've focused particularly on AWS, but I am also familiar with GCP and Azure.
7 years experience
I have always had an interest in game design and development, building my own games, as well as working as a contract game programmer, sh...
I have always had an interest in game design and development, building my own games, as well as working as a contract game programmer, shipping titles for PC and Xbox.
15 years experience
My first ever professional jobs were as a database administrator and data engineer, so data is always at the core of everything I do.
My first ever professional jobs were as a database administrator and data engineer, so data is always at the core of everything I do.
17 years experience | 1 endorsement
I graduated with a first-class CS degree from a top UK university, and since then I have always maintained an interest in computer scienc...
I graduated with a first-class CS degree from a top UK university, and since then I have always maintained an interest in computer science, algorithms, and data structures.
10 years experience
I have been on both sides of the interview table many times, so I know what interviewers look for in candidates, and can provide tips and...
I have been on both sides of the interview table many times, so I know what interviewers look for in candidates, and can provide tips and guidance on how to present yourself in the most positive light.
REVIEWS FROM CLIENTS
(36 reviews)
Jake Mattison
January 2025
Jason was amazing. Worth every penny. His ability to conceptualize my challenges and give me immediate actionable advice exceeded all my expectations. I have hired multiple software engineers in the past who wasted 5 hours of my time and delivered nowhere near the value Jason did in 90 minutes. —worth every penny. His ability to conceptualize my challenges and give me immediate, actionable advice exceeded all my expectations. I have hired multiple software engineers in the past who wasted 5 hours of my time and delivered nowhere
Daniel
January 2025
Jason helped me find the root cause of a C(++) malloc error that I was trying to resolve myself for a few days already. I updated my code with his fix and the problem disappeared. I am very thankful for the effort that he put in, because now I am able to continue on a strong basis. I strongly recommend his services.
Michael Bibby
January 2025
Jason was chill, knowledgeable, quick, and helped me figure out a handful of stumbling blocks in an hour that would have taken me a week
Alvaro F Boirac
January 2025
Great mentor. This was my second session. Jason was patient, knowledgeable and provided actionable strategic suggestions.
KaiXuan Chin
January 2025
Jason is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. He offered fresh perspectives and valuable insights that I hadn't considered before. His advice is practical and thoughtful—highly recommend his expertise!
Jason Filippou
November 2024
Jason is excellent at helping you build a mental model of categories of interview exercises. He also has a lot of experience in interviewing and can be very helpful in mock interviews. I would recommend him as an interview tutor without hesitation.
Mario Conte
November 2024
Very thorough and efficient session!
Alvaro F Boirac
October 2024
Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and insightful.
Mario Conte
October 2024
Very patient, structured, stays on topic and never drifts!
Yeldos Umbetov
October 2024
Jason is a great professional. He understood the task, suggested options and asked all necessary questions on the first call. After that, he created a solid foundation for our game. He also took into account our future needs and tried to leave as many opportunities for improvement as possible. Many thanks to Jason
SOCIAL PRESENCE
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Archive of projects from the Stray Basilisk Coding Stream!
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EMPLOYMENTS
Chief Technology Officer
Mini City Inc
2021-02-01-Present
Building smart tech to unlock opportunities for the homeless.
Mini City's platform assists shelters, community organisations, and others...
Building smart tech to unlock opportunities for the homeless.
Mini City's platform assists shelters, community organisations, and others working with homeless and at-risk individuals, connecting those in need with vital resources and support.
HTML/CSS
Java
MySQL
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HTML/CSS
Java
MySQL
TypeScript
Vue.js
AWS
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Founder / Game Developer
Stray Basilisk Ltd.
2017-08-01-Present
Founder of an independent game development studio.
• Game Pitch Champion and Best Indie Strategy Game @ Dreamhack LA
• Best Indie Multip...
Founder of an independent game development studio.
• Game Pitch Champion and Best Indie Strategy Game @ Dreamhack LA
• Best Indie Multiplayer Game @ Dreamhack ATL
• Official Selection @ PlayExpo London, BostonFIG, and GameAnglia
Java
C#
JavaScript
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Java
C#
JavaScript
Unity
AWS
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Software Consultant
Devbeat Software Ltd
2015-12-01-Present
Ranging from full-stack and mobile app development work, to advising on technology strategy and roadmaps.
I enjoy working with smaller c...
Ranging from full-stack and mobile app development work, to advising on technology strategy and roadmaps.
I enjoy working with smaller companies and early-stage founders, guiding them through the process of turning their ideas into functioning MVPs, and helping them to build a strong technical foundation for their business.
I also love working with clients in all sectors to solve deep technical problems which require bespoke software solutions, built with an eye for design, user interaction, and problem-solving.
Java
C#
C++
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Java
C#
C++
Azure
TypeScript
Google Cloud Platform
Unreal Engine
Go
Unity
AWS
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