Mark Pinchen
Technical Mentor working with IT apprenticeships in the UK
About
Available Services
Coding Interview Practice DSA, algorithms, and problem-solving under timed conditions. Get feedback on approach, code quality, communication, and edge-case handling - calibrated to the bar at your target company.
Resume Building & Review Get your resume built or reviewed by professionals who've screened hundreds of candidates at top companies. Optimize for ATS, highlight impact, and walk away with a resume that gets callbacks.
LinkedIn Profile Optimization Optimize your LinkedIn headline, summary, experience, and skills to rank in recruiter searches. Build a profile that attracts inbound opportunities from top companies.
Job Search Strategy Build a structured plan for your job search - which companies to target, when to apply, how to handle timelines across multiple interview pipelines, and how to maximize your chances.
Referral & Networking Strategy Learn how to build genuine connections, request referrals without being awkward, and leverage your network to get interviews at companies that rarely post on job boards.
Offer Evaluation & Comparison Compare multiple offers across base, equity, bonuses, benefits, and career trajectory. Understand how RSU vesting, refreshers, and leveling differ across top companies to make the best decision.
Career Roadmap Planning Map out your 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year career plan. Identify skill gaps, align your growth direction, and make intentional choices about specialization vs. generalization.
Skills Gap Analysis Identify exactly what skills, experiences, and knowledge you're missing for your target role or level. Get a prioritized learning plan with concrete resources and milestones.
Career Break Re-entry Returning after a career break for parenting, health, personal reasons, or sabbatical? Get a step-by-step plan to re-enter the workforce, rebuild confidence, and target the right opportunities.
Toxic Workplace Navigation Dealing with a difficult manager, office politics, or a toxic culture? Get practical strategies to protect yourself, document issues, and decide when and how to move on.
Workplace Conflict Resolution Navigate disagreements with colleagues, cross-team friction, or difficult stakeholder relationships. Learn frameworks to resolve conflicts professionally without damaging your reputation.
Burnout & Stress Management Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected from your work? Talk to experienced professionals who have navigated burnout and come out stronger - get actionable strategies, not just sympathy.
Work-Life Balance Struggling to set boundaries between work and life? Get advice on managing energy, setting realistic expectations, and building sustainable habits from people who have figured it out at demanding companies.
Layoff Recovery & Next Steps Recently laid off? Get immediate clarity on severance negotiation, unemployment benefits, and how to pivot fast - from professionals who have both managed and survived layoffs at top companies.
Idea Validation & Market Fit Test your startup idea with experienced founders and operators. Get honest feedback on market opportunity, competitive landscape, and whether the problem is worth solving before you commit.
Experience
Technical Mentor
LearnTech
Jan 2025 — Present Current
Field Operations Engineer
Barron McCann Limited
Nov 2024 — Mar 2025
Information Technology Remote & Field Engineer
Steer Automotive Group
Jun 2022 — Nov 2024
Network Field Technician
Glide UK
Apr 2022 — Jul 2022
Information Technology Field Engineer
Dataquest Group
Jan 2021 — Jul 2022
Information Technology Field Engineer
Daisy Group
Apr 2016 — Jan 2021
IT Field Engineer
Allvotec
Apr 2016 — Jan 2021
Field Engineer
TECHXPRESS LIMITED
Jan 2016 — Mar 2016
Desktop Support Specialist
European Central Bank
Sep 2015 — Jan 2016
Field Engineer
TECHXPRESS LIMITED
Apr 2006 — Aug 2015
Information Technology Manager
Microtyne Ltd
Jan 1998 — Jun 2005