For those stuck in their tech careers

Learn How To Become A Senior Engineer In 6 Weeks

Zen van Riel

I went from an insecure student stuck in a software tester job to Senior Software Engineer at GitHub at 24, earning $200,000+ a year. Since then, I've taught 500+ engineers and reached 50,000 subscribers on YouTube.

Ex-Engineer At

Microsoft GitHub

Want to learn directly from me?

On the free call, we'll:

  • Identify what's keeping you stuck right now
  • Map your path from where you are to senior
  • Pick your first step toward senior
  • See if my 6-week program is a fit for you

Reaching Senior Takes Over A Decade I Show You How To Become Senior Fast

I reached Senior Engineer at GitHub in just 2.5 years with a proven strategy.

You Senior Work with me

This Won't Work For Me This Works Even For Junior Engineers

Vittor
Vittor

The coaching played a huge part in my success.

I built my own platform (simple but functional) and deployed it on AWS. I used it in my portfolio and showcased it during interviews.

Ansar
Ansar

I became an engineer at a fast growing AI company.

The progress has been mainly on the side of communicating. I actually used Zen's exact template during my internship, and it led to a very positive review at the end.

Becoming Senior Requires Luck Becoming Senior Requires A System

AI now writes most of the code: pure technical skill is not enough.
You need a system to become Senior.

Agency Act without being asked Visibility Get your work seen Communication Explain your work to non-engineers Senior Engineer You could be here

I Can't Trust Zen My Career Proves My Experience

Having Zen as a direct report significantly increased both my own impact and what we were able to achieve with LLM technology at GitHub. He is one of those rare engineers who combines deep technical expertise with strong business judgment.

Victor Pikula Victor Pikula Director of Software Engineering at GitHub

He really impressed me, and, in the future, I will rehire him within a second. His wide knowledge of Cloud solutions is something I only saw with very senior architects. His communication is extraordinarily strong. Both with customers and internally. If needed he will speak up and challenge the people, he works with.

Fabian Klein Schiphorst Fabian Klein Schiphorst Chief Architect, Microsoft Netherlands

Zen has amazed me. He joined Microsoft as an intern in September 2019 … and extended his internship to last almost a year! Zen is one of the best developers I have met, he figures out solutions to problems quickly, he can communicate his architecture well, always has great ideas and isn't afraid to speak up.

Dennis Mulder Dennis Mulder ex-CTO Microsoft Netherlands

My Help Is For You If…

  • You're in a hands-on technical role, such as engineer, data scientist, or ML engineer.
  • Your company already uses AI coding tools at work.
  • You can commit 4 hours a week, including one live call.
  • You're willing to invest in your career.

My Help Is Not For You If…

  • You're already a senior engineer.
  • Your company bans AI coding tools.
  • You want coding or AI tool tutorials, or a guaranteed promotion or job.
  • You're still studying, job hunting, or switching into tech.

If this sounds like you, my program was built for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much time does it take?

It takes about 4 hours a week, including one 1-hour live call. The rest goes into your roadmap, based on what I teach. Some of that work happens inside your day-to-day job, so there's no need to stress about it.

Will this get me promoted?

Of course you won't get promoted in the span of 6 weeks, and you should be careful with anyone who promises that. Promotions follow your company's review cycle. By week 6, you'll have complete clarity on how to reach senior in your situation, and that's what you work towards to get promoted faster.

What does it cost?

I share the price on the free call, once we both know my program fits you.

What if it's not for me?

That's what the free call is for. It already gives you plenty of advice, and it makes sure my program fits you before you join. Once you're in a cohort, there are no refunds.

I can get career advice from Claude Code. Why join?

You can, and it's up to you whether you trust an AI with your career. I work in AI every day in a real engineering career, so you can hold me accountable for advice that's personal to you and actually accurate.

Will you actually have time for me?

Yes. I still work full time as an AI engineer, and that's exactly why there are only 6 seats and one fixed live call a week.

I'm Not Ready To Commit Yet Start With A Free Call

You'll learn if my program fits you before you commit.

Sign up for a free call

Join the waitlist and I'll email you in November.

I still work full time as an AI engineer, so there are only 6 seats.