Get Promoted Faster:
Junior to Senior in 4 Years
You're good at your job, but promotions keep going to others.
Learn the exact strategies I used to reach Senior AI Engineer in 4 years, not 10.
Hard Work Alone Won't Get You Promoted.
You Need a Different Strategy.
You've been at the same level for 2+ years while less experienced colleagues pass you by.
You ship great code but nobody notices. Your manager doesn't advocate for you in promotion meetings.
Every year without a promotion costs you $20K-$50K in lost salary and compounding growth.
Promotions Don't Happen by Accident. They're Engineered.
The World-Class AI Engineer Cohort
I reached Senior AI Engineer in 4 years by being strategic, not just hardworking. The difference between fast promoters and everyone else is visibility, leverage, and positioning. I'll teach you exactly how.
Audit Your Position
Identify what's blocking your promotion right now
Build Visibility
Get credit for your work and influence decisions
Accelerate Growth
Hit senior level in half the typical timeline
Meet Your Mentor
My aim has been the same for years: become a world-class AI engineer. Every career move I've made has been measured against that.
I started as a software tester on a $500/month internship in the Netherlands. Taught myself to code, learned to ship real systems, and worked my way to Senior Engineer at GitHub.
Then I left GitHub. I joined an AI research lab as Member of Technical Staff, where I currently build products for secure AI monitoring.
The cohort draws directly from my real experience so you can make progress fast.
I run this special cohort with only a few people because hands-on work with me is what it takes to bring you to become a world-class AI engineer.
Real Results
Vittor
AI Engineer
Built and deployed his portfolio piece, then landed the AI role
"The coaching played a huge part in my success. I focused on AI fundamentals, the certification path, and soft skills like professional writing. Having access to expert guidance gave me confidence during interviews and helped me feel I was on the right path.
I built my own platform (simple but functional) and deployed it on AWS. I used it in my portfolio and showcased it during interviews. The way complex topics were explained, especially the restaurant analogy for AI systems, really stuck with me. Focusing on doing the basics well was absolutely essential."
What You Will Get
8 Weekly Tuesday Sessions
3 hours each for 24 live hours total.
Project Scoping at Kickoff
We set the scope of what you'll ship and the milestones to get there before the live sessions start.
Code Reviews
Reviews of your code from Zen during the cohort.
Lifetime Demo Access
Every architecture demo is recorded and yours to keep.
Demo Day
You present what you built and get feedback from Zen, with a recording you can use in your portfolio.
12 Months Community Access
Included with the cohort.
Every Month You Wait Costs You Real Money
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast can I realistically get promoted?
Most engineers wait 2-3 years between promotions. With the right strategy, you can cut that in half. I went from junior to senior in 4 years total, which typically takes 6-8 years. The key is being strategic about what work you take on, how you document impact, and how you position yourself for promotion conversations.
I'm already senior. Can this help me reach Staff or Principal?
Absolutely. The jump from senior to staff is where most engineers get stuck because it requires a completely different skill set: influence without authority, cross-team impact, and technical leadership. These are exactly the areas where coaching provides the most value.
What if my company doesn't have clear promotion paths?
This is actually common, especially at startups. In that case, we focus on two things: (1) building the skills and track record that make you promotable anywhere, and (2) positioning yourself for a higher-level role at your next company. Sometimes the fastest promotion is an external one.
How much time will this take?
You'll spend 3 hours every Tuesday in the live session and roughly 3 hours of async work in between, for 8 weeks. The Tuesday session time is fixed.
What does it cost?
It's a four-figure investment that we discuss during the 30-minute consult, alongside whether the cohort is the right fit for your project.
I've signed up for cohorts before and dropped out. How is this different?
It probably isn't, and you should hold the money. Most cohort dropouts are people who couldn't articulate what they were shipping when they signed up. That's why the consult exists, and why I turn down most applications. If we get on the call and you can't tell me what you'll have shipped at the end of week 8, I'll point you to the AI Native Engineer community until you can.
I'm not pivoting careers. I want to build a product. Does this still work?
Yes, the cohort works for people shipping their first serious AI system whether the goal is to land a senior role or to launch a product. The shipped system serves both equally well.
Do I need prior AI experience?
You need to be able to code in Python or TypeScript. Complete beginners can follow the classroom they get access to before the cohort sessions to come in well-prepared.
Can I do this while working full-time?
Yes, most attendees do. The live session is one Tuesday a week and the async work fits around your existing schedule, as long as you can carve out roughly 6 hours a week.
I accept those who have the highest chance of success.
In the 30-minute call we discuss your goals and whether you are ready for the program.