Mentorship & coaching

1:1 mentorship & life coaching

For students, early-career engineers and professionals at a crossroads: honest guidance on careers, learning and life, one conversation at a time. Sessions are Rs 2,000 an hour for working professionals and Rs 1,500 for students, online.

Free 15-minute discovery call

Anyone at a crossroads

Life coaching

Personalised guidance for the problems life puts in front of you: direction, setbacks, confidence and the decisions that shape who you become.

  • Purpose, clarity and next steps
  • Setbacks, stress, self-doubt & motivation
  • Habits, discipline & productivity
  • Hard decisions at work, study or home

Share a little about yourself and what’s on your mind; I reply with a time. Sessions are Rs 2,000 an hour for working professionals and Rs 1,500 for students, online. Come as you are.

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Students, graduates & professionals

Mentorship & career guidance

Clear, honest direction for careers in tech and beyond, from someone who has walked the path.

  • Software engineering, AI, DevOps, cloud & mobile
  • Scholarships & study abroad, from a SUSI ’23 qualifier
  • IELTS preparation (Speaking 8, Listening 8)
  • CV, LinkedIn, interviews & other career paths

Common topics: careers in software engineering, AI, DevOps, cloud and mobile; scholarships, IELTS and studying abroad; learning plans, projects and certifications; CV, LinkedIn and interviews.

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What we can work on

One hour, your agenda

  • Career guidanceChoosing a path into DevOps, cloud or mobile, plus CV, LinkedIn and interview prep.
  • Learning roadmapsA realistic plan of skills, projects and certifications that fits your time.
  • Scholarships & IELTSApplications from a SUSI ’23 qualifier, and IELTS prep from someone who scored 8 in Speaking and Listening.
  • Life coachingGoals, habits, focus and confidence, at work and beyond.

How a session works

Three steps, no surprises

  1. 1Send the form
    Two minutes. Tell me who you are and what you want to talk about.
  2. 2Get a reply within 48 hours
    I email you a time that suits us both, and how to pay.
  3. 3Meet online for an hour
    Come as you are. Leave with next steps.

Sessions are Rs 2,000 an hour for working professionals and Rs 1,500 for students, online. No payment until we have agreed a time. I confirm by email with the payment details. Outside Pakistan? Book and pay by card on Topmate.

On Topmate

  • 4.8/5 average rating from 12 ratings
  • 54 sessions booked
  • 12 testimonials
  • Badges: Top 1%, Community Care, People’s Choice and Accelerators ’24
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Mentee reviews

In their own words

Ratings and reviews from 1:1 sessions, on Topmate and by email.

Topmate review

Really loved talking and getting insights from Sir Rashid. Got alot of clearity regarding career. Really liked his take on building self made products and diversifying the skillsets as an engineering student. 100% recommended

Kashif AliOct 25, 2026★★★★★

4.8

average rating from 12 ratings

on Topmate

Topmate review

A very helpful and insightful session.
Thank you for your valuable guidance and support!

Hazoor BuxOct 18, 2026★★★★★
Review by email

I had a great one-hour session with Mr. Rashid Wassan. I learned a lot from his experience and came away with a clearer view of several topics:

Communication: practical ways to build confidence and put ideas across clearly.

Job hunting: modern ways to move through the job market and stand out.

Data science in Pakistan: where the market is today, where it is growing, and the skills it asks for.

Scholarships: what it takes to compete for programmes like Chevening and Fulbright.

Pakistan or abroad: an honest comparison of career growth, culture and the change in lifestyle.

Government or corporate jobs: how they differ in stability and growth.

Azman AnwarOct 13, 2026
Topmate review

The session was incredibly helpful and insightful. Sir Rashid is very friendly, supportive, and knowledgeable. I really appreciate his time and the opportunity to learn from his experience. His guidance gave me a clearer perspective on my goals and the steps I should take moving forward. Thank you, Rashid, for sharing your valuable insights and helping students like me.

Javed AliOct 12, 2026★★★★★

74+

sessions booked

on Topmate and this site

Topmate review

The session was incredibly helpful and insightful.

Munsif AliOct 11, 2026★★★★★
Topmate review

Had the absolute honor of a career counseling session with the legendary Rashid Wassan! His advice was pure gold insightful, practical, and downright game changing. your guidance was a masterclass in inspiration. Huge respect and gratitude for your time and wisdom! If you’re in tech and need clarity, this is the guy to go to, hands down!

Ali Hammad RazaJan 24, 2025★★★★★
Topmate review

Thank you so much for your help and guidance. It will greatly assist me in growing further and making better decisions without any confusion.

Raja NaveedJul 5, 2024★★★★★
Topmate review

It was great talking with Rashid. He is friendly,insightful

Wajid AbbasJun 21, 2024★★★★★
Topmate review

Thanks for your guidance and support
Appreciate your wisdom and encouragement
Great mentorship, learned a lot from you
Thanks for believing in me and helping me grow
Your guidance made a significant impact on my journey

Naveed Ahmed JokhioJun 14, 2024★★★★★
Topmate review

It was really great meeting with Rashid discussed professional things. Quite insightful.

Aamir BalochJun 7, 2024★★★★★
Topmate review

I participated in a workshop led by Rashid; it proved to be extremely enlightening, captivating, and participatory. His knowledge and enthusiasm were genuinely motivating.

Abdul SattarJun 7, 2024★★★★★
Topmate review

Feedback
Hey Rashid,

It was truly wonderful talking to you! To be honest, my initial experience was a little frustrating because I couldn’t unmute myself on Google Meet, and I ended up losing almost three minutes of our already limited time.

Despite that, I had an amazing experience speaking with you. I genuinely wish we had more time because I have three or four more things I would love to discuss with you.

I really admire you as a mentor, guide, and counselor. The insights you shared about my career and the roadmap you helped me envision felt incredibly genuine and practical. Throughout our conversation, I could sense your sincerity, and it honestly felt as though I was talking to someone I had known for a long time rather than meeting for the first time.

I’ll definitely book another session with you, hopefully sometime next week, and I look forward to discussing the questions I couldn’t cover during our first call.

I’d also like to share a small suggestion regarding the session duration. I feel that 15 minutes is a little too short for a career guidance session. The initial introduction and understanding of a student’s background, challenges, and career goals can easily take up the first five minutes, leaving very little time for meaningful discussion and actionable guidance. Perhaps increasing the session duration from 15 to 20 minutes could make a real difference. Those additional five minutes could allow students to discuss more of their concerns, ask important questions, and get even more value from the guidance they receive. I believe this small change could create an even better experience for future students.

Thank you so much for your valuable time, thoughtful guidance, and genuine support. It was a pleasure speaking with you, and I’m really glad we connected. I look forward to speaking with you again soon!

Sarfraz HaiderOct 12, 2026★★★★★
Topmate review

Very helpful and friendly conversation with Rashid.

AsfandJun 21, 2024★★★★★

FAQ

Questions people ask

The short answers. Anything else, just ask.

Who is Rashid Wassan?

Rashid Wassan (full name Rashid Hussain Wassan, also known as Rashid Hussain) is a mentor, life coach and software engineer from Pakistan. He mentors students and professionals, offers career guidance and life coaching, speaks at universities and companies, and creates videos on careers, learning and life.

He works as a DevOps Engineer II at Pakistan Single Window, modernising WeBOC, Pakistan’s flagship digital customs clearance system, where the DevOps tooling he built is used by multiple teams and cut deployment time by up to 90%. He is a CNCF Kubestronaut.

What is a CNCF Kubestronaut, and which certifications does Rashid hold?

The CNCF Kubestronaut title is awarded to engineers who hold all five Kubernetes certifications from the CNCF and The Linux Foundation, showing depth across administration, development, security and cloud-native fundamentals. Rashid earned the title in October 2025 by passing KCNA, KCSA, CKAD, CKA and CKS.

His other verified credentials include AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, GitHub Actions, GitHub Foundations, Istio Service Mesh Essentials (LFS245), Cybersecurity Essentials (LFC108) and several IBM badges in DevOps, microservices and AI, all verifiable on Credly.

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How do I book a 1:1 mentorship or career counseling session with Rashid?

Send the short form on the booking page (who you are, what you want to talk about, times that suit you) or email rashidwassaan@gmail.com. Rashid replies within 48 hours with a time and the payment details. Sessions are Rs 2,000 an hour for working professionals and Rs 1,500 for students, online. Common topics are careers in software engineering, AI, DevOps, cloud and mobile; scholarships, IELTS and studying abroad; learning plans, projects and certifications; and CV, LinkedIn and interview preparation.

Outside Pakistan, sessions can also be booked and paid by card on Topmate, where Rashid has a 4.8/5 average rating from 12 ratings, 54 sessions booked, and the Top 1%, Community Care, People’s Choice and Accelerators ’24 badges. Have a question first? Email rashidwassaan@gmail.com: the first question is always free.

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What can I expect from a life coaching session?

Life coaching with Rashid is personalised guidance for the problems life puts in front of you: direction and purpose, setbacks and stress, habits and discipline, confidence and self-doubt, and hard decisions at work, in study or at home. Book it with the form on the booking page: share a little about yourself and what’s on your mind, and he replies with a time. Sessions are Rs 2,000 an hour for working professionals and Rs 1,500 for students, online. Come as you are.

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Do you offer career counseling in Pakistan, and for whom?

Yes. Career counseling sessions are for students choosing a degree or a first job, graduates deciding between offers, and professionals in Pakistan who want to switch fields, for example from mobile development to DevOps, as Rashid did himself. Sessions are online, in Sindhi, Urdu or English, and cost Rs 2,000 an hour, or Rs 1,500 for students.

A session ends with a written next-step plan: what to learn, what to apply for and what to stop doing. Students from smaller cities and rural Sindh are especially welcome; that is where Rashid started.

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What kind of content does Rashid create?

Short, honest videos, mostly in Sindhi, on careers, learning and life, to help young people grow their careers and themselves: study habits, skills worth learning, confidence and everyday decisions. They are published on Facebook and YouTube, and collected on the videos page of this site.

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Where is Rashid based, and are sessions online?

Rashid is based in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Mentorship and coaching sessions are booked through the form on this site (or on Topmate from abroad) and held online, in Sindhi, Urdu or English, so you can join from anywhere. Talks and trainings have taken him across Pakistan, including Karachi, Islamabad, Hyderabad, Jamshoro, Lahore, Swabi, Gilgit and Ranipur.

Can Rashid help with IELTS, scholarships and studying abroad?

Yes. Rashid scored 8 in IELTS Speaking and Listening, 7.5 in Reading and 7 in Writing, and qualified for the U.S. Department of State’s Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) in 2023. In 1:1 sessions he helps with IELTS preparation, finding the right scholarships, and writing applications and personal statements. His videos also cover IELTS and global scholarship databases.

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What makes Rashid’s mentorship different?

He mentors from both sides of the table. Rashid ships national-scale and enterprise systems as a DevOps engineer, and has spent years growing people and communities: as a Google DSC Lead, GitHub Campus Expert, Microsoft Gold MLSA, Stack Overflow moderator, DevOps trainer for 70+ students, and co-founder of DevConnect, a community of 5,000 developers and learners.

Sessions combine practical career roadmaps with life coaching on habits, focus and confidence.

How can I contact Rashid?

Use the form on the booking page, or email rashidwassaan@gmail.com, for sessions, projects, trainings and talks. He is also on LinkedIn, GitHub, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X, and shares new videos on his WhatsApp channel. He usually replies within 48 hours. Open to mentorship, trainings & projects.

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Let’s talk

Ready when you are

Tell me a little about where you are and what you want to work on. I reply within 48 hours with a time. Sessions are Rs 2,000 an hour for working professionals and Rs 1,500 for students, online.

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