What people say.
“I have had the privilege of working closely with Adrian since I joined my current team in 2021. From the very beginning, Adrian has been a key figure in my professional journey. He recognizes and appreciates the strengths and value I bring to the team, often highlighting accomplishments that I might have otherwise overlooked. His insights extend beyond technical expertise to include the soft skills, which has been instrumental in my development.
Adrian is one of the few people in my 20+ years in the industry whom I consider a true mentor. He's not just focused on team projects; he places significant emphasis on personal and career growth. Through his guidance, I've improved my confidence, time management, planning, documentation writing, and strategic thinking. He provides a wealth of tips and resources that have helped me grow, always encouraging me to reach my full potential.
Technically, Adrian has greatly enhanced my skills. He challenges me constantly, pushing me to deliver the best designs, documents, and solutions. He's always available to offer feedback and guidance when needed, and he's not hesitant to provide critical feedback—a trait that's both rare and invaluable. Rather than simply giving solutions, he guides me to build them myself by asking insightful questions and fostering a deeper understanding.
Adrian’s influence extends beyond individual mentorship. He has significantly impacted the entire team by defining strategic projects and meticulously reviewing a substantial number of team proposals and designs. His feedback is crucial, and he often pre-reviews documents before they reach team-wide review, ensuring a high standard of quality.
Adrian sets high standards for all of us. He's unafraid to ask obvious questions or address the elephant in the room, often sparking important conversations that drive the team forward. His willingness to expose his own weaknesses fosters an environment of openness and humility, reminding us that we're all continuously learning.
In summary, Adrian’s dedication to building the best possible solutions for our customers—not for personal recognition—proves his character and professionalism. His profound influence on both my personal growth and the team's technical direction is genuinely appreciated.”
— Edin Kozo, Snr. Software Development Engineer, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
“In 2019, I attended the AWS London Summit where I 'accidentally' entered the wrong room and found myself in the front row of Adrian's talk on the importance of Chaos Engineering. As a passionate advocate of resiliency, his presentation inspired me to seek employment at an organization that encourages greater resilience. After clearing the interview process, I had the chance to thank Adrian in person when I 'accidentally' bumped into him during his London office visit a few months later. Little did I know then that I would be fortunate enough to have Adrian as my coach and mentor in the years to come! :)
It is my pleasure to recommend Adrian as an honest, dedicated, and highly skilled coach and mentor. As a coach, Adrian possesses a unique combination of deep expertise, empathy, and genuine passion for helping others reach their full potential. He has the remarkable ability to listen attentively, ask insightful questions, and provide constructive feedback that has helped me identify and overcome challenges, both professionally and personally. Adrian creates a safe and supportive environment that has allowed me to grow in challenging situations.
In addition to his coaching prowess, Adrian is an exceptional mentor. He generously shares his wealth of knowledge and experience, offering guidance and encouragement every step of the way. His mentorship has been invaluable, helping me develop my skills and confidence tremendously.
What sets Adrian apart is his unwavering commitment to the growth and development of each person he interacts with. He is deeply invested in the success of those he works with, and his genuine care and support are evident in every interaction. Adrian's ability to inspire, motivate, and empower others is truly remarkable, and I can confidently say that he has made, and will continue to make, a lasting impact on the lives of those fortunate enough to work with him. I feel truly lucky to have had the opportunity to receive his guidance and mentorship, and I'm grateful beyond words for his support.”
— Nisha Notani, Sr TAM @ AWS | FinOps Practitioner | Women in IT UK Awards - Advocate of the Year Nominee
“I wholeheartedly endorse Adrian for his exceptional coaching and mentoring skills. Having benefited from his guidance for over three years while I was at AWS, I've experienced firsthand the profound impact of his coaching on my professional journey.
Adrian stands out for his vast toolkit of actionable leadership skills development techniques and personal coaching approach. Rather than providing prescriptive advice, he guides the journey, allowing for personal discovery and growth. This method has been instrumental in my transition from an Individual Contributor to Management, ultimately shaping me into a Leader capable of building and driving high-performing teams where individuals thrive.
He fosters a culture of open communication and continuous improvement, allowing individuals to develop their unique skills. His broad perspective and experience have been invaluable. He can help navigate complex challenges and turn them into learning and growth opportunities. His impact goes beyond our immediate relationship since he has positively influenced my relations with others. He inspired me and provided me with a helpful toolkit that I can use to support better the growth of the individuals I work with.
In summary, Adrian is an extraordinary coach and mentor. His guidance has been a cornerstone of my professional growth, equipping me with the confidence and skills to succeed and support the development of others. Any team or individual would be fortunate to work with Adrian.”
— Isabel Huerga Ayza, Technologist, leader, public speaker, previously Head of Developer Relations Amazon Web Services (AWS)
“I first met Adrian in mid 2020, when I reached out to him as part of the Amazon Mentorship program. I was fresh and naive and thirsty to learn and embark on a tech journey with little to no experience to back that up. Adrian felt like a natural fit with his expansive tech knowledge and overall impressive professional career. Little did I know I would be getting much more than a brief mentorship connection that I was expecting would run its course after a few sessions.
Fast forward almost 4 years, Adrian is still my most reliable mentor and someone I still rely on today to bounce back ideas, debate, brainstorm and mostly he’s a safe space where I can unload everything that life throws at you. Adrian has not only supported me in the tech journey ( starting in tax and with no tech experience when I reached out to him to now being fintech product manager); but most of all truly believed in me and as a result convinced me to believe in myself as well.
There were times when I didn’t really know what help I needed and how to articulate that. However Adrian had always managed to find a way to pull that out and clarify it for myself as of thin air. He’s helped me give words to thoughts that were rambling in my head, and even more than that, thought me how to dance with them.
People like Adrian are like gold nuggets you want to keep in your pocket and take them out when you need them (and also when you don’t realised you need them).
It’s been an amazing journey, with personal and professional highs and lows, and they’ve both contributed to evolving our mentorship relationship. I can’t thank Adrian enough for his mentorship and friendship; I am who am today in part of his contribution and I can only hope he has more to give.”
— Cristina Voios, Product Manager FinTech at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
I've worked with Adrian on the design and development of the AWS-based Chaos Engineering solution. I already knew him by reading his inspirational articles about cloud architecture and tech leadership, and I felt privileged to work with him on such an impactful project.
His ability to understand the needs of others, and being aware of their feelings and thoughts, along with exceptional tech skills, makes him a role model as a leader. Today Adrian is my mentor and his guidance, advice, and support are helping me to reach my full potential.
— Matteo Galletti, Sr. Software Development Engineer at Amazon
“Getting to work for Amazon was an absolute dream come true, but we all know that an innovative organization like Amazon moves at a fast pace and this can be overwhelming at times. I’m grateful to have had Adrian take me under his wing as my mentor. I have grown immensely from the technical mentorship which resulted in me having the confidence to make myself available for opportunities to present technical content in front of audiences around the world.
I have grown immensely from the career mentorship which helped me be more intentional in how I manage my career, and ultimately how I pay it forward in how I in turn mentor others.
I am grateful for Adrian’s gentle and empathetic approach to mentoring; every piece of advice has always been with my best interest at heart. Adrian is able to put self in one’s shoes, even at times when he challenged me to do better, it’s always been because he saw potential in me that I was yet to see.
Thank you Adrian for investing your time into my growth and well-being.”
— Veliswa Boya, Senior Developer Advocate at Amazon Web Services (AWS)