Ricardo Raphael Joson
About Ricardo Raphael Joson
Ricardo Raphael Joson is a Full Stack Engineer and Career Coach at MentorCruise, with extensive experience in software engineering and a background in classical music. He has worked at various companies, including Apollo.io and Toptal, and has participated in over 50 mentorship sessions with leaders from major tech firms.
Current Role at MentorCruise
Ricardo Raphael Joson has been working as a Career Coach at MentorCruise since 2020. He provides guidance and mentorship to individuals seeking to transition into technology careers. His experience as a self-taught professional helps him assist others in navigating the challenges of moving from different fields into tech.
Experience at Apollo.io
Joson has held multiple positions at Apollo.io. He served as a Full Stack Engineer in New Initiatives since 2023. Prior to this, he worked as a Software Engineering Manager from 2021 to 2022, and as a Full Stack Engineer in Sales Engagement for five months in 2022. He also worked as a Senior Frontend Engineer focusing on Chrome Extension development for two months in 2020, and as a Frontend Engineer for seven months in the same year.
Educational Background
Joson has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Music with a Major in Piano Performance and a Minor in Music Composition from the University of Santo Tomas from 2010 to 2014. He also completed several Nanodegrees at Udacity, including Full Stack Web Developer, Front End Web Developer, Agile Software Development, and Mobile Web Specialist, between 2015 and 2021.
Professional Development and Mentorship
Joson has participated in over 50 mentorship sessions with leaders from prominent companies such as Netflix, Uber, and Google. He has conducted over 100 interviews, enhancing his leadership and project management skills. His focus on process thinking has led him to create engineering processes that improve team and organizational efficiency.
Transition from Music to Technology
Joson has a unique background in classical music performance, which he integrates into his engineering and leadership roles. His journey from musician to engineer informs his approach to mentoring individuals transitioning into technology, as he leverages his experiences to guide others through similar career changes.