Stop watching tutorials.Build Real
AI Projects
Most people learning AI
never ship anything
Tutorial hell. Analysis paralysis. No portfolio. No proof of skills.
Build a Portfolio That
Gets You Hired
Stop building tutorial clones. Build real AI applications that solve actual problems and demonstrate your capabilities to employers and clients.
- Real projects, not toy examples
- Deployable applications
- Code you can showcase
import OpenAI from "openai";
// Initialize the client
const openai = new OpenAI();
const response = await openai.chat.completions.create({
model: "gpt-4o",
messages: [{
role: "user",
content: "Build something real"
}],
});
Fullstack Apps
You Can Build and Deploy
In our mentoring sessions, I can teach you all the technologies and tools you need to ship a fullstack app.
Frontend
Build modern web interfaces
React, Next.js
Backend
Server-side development
Python, Go
Mobile
Cross-platform mobile apps
React Native
LLM AI Integration
AI-powered features
OpenAI, OpenRouter, Gemini
Workflows
Automation and integrations
n8n
Databases
Data storage and management
Postgres, MySQL, Supabase
Deployment
Hosting and infrastructure
Self-hosted, AWS, GCP
Queues
Message queuing systems
Background job processing
Serverless Functions
Event-driven computing
Cloud functions and lambdas
Payment Integration
Payment processing
Stripe
API Integration
External service connections
Firecrawl (web search)
AI Image Generation
AI-powered image creation
fal.ai, Replicate
Building AI Products Now
Not theory from years ago - real, practical experience with the latest AI tools
Led Teams at Scale
Experience managing engineering teams and understanding what it takes to succeed
Knows What Matters
Cut through the noise - focus on skills and tools that actually get results
System Architecture
Build scalable, production-ready applications - not just prototypes
Full Stack & Deployment
From frontend to backend, local to cloud - deploy anywhere with confidence
Direct Access
Get personalized feedback and guidance tailored to your specific goals
AI Apps I Built
Real products, live in production
What Mentees Say
"I had a great mentoring session with Melvin. He was incredibly generous with his time and provided valuable insights into the AI industry."
How We'll Work Together
Hands-on mentorship focused on shipping real projects
Build Your Ideas Into Real Projects
Turn your concepts into working applications that you can show off
Build Real AI Projects
Not toy examples - actual AI applications that solve real problems
Integrate AI Into Apps
Learn how to add AI capabilities to existing applications and workflows
Use AI Coding Tools - Cursor & Claude Code
Build apps faster with AI assistants and learn to understand how code works
Build Automations & Workflows with n8n
Create powerful AI automations and connect multiple services without complex code
Work with Databases - Postgres & Supabase
Learn to store, query, and manage data for your AI applications
Debug & Problem-Solve Together
Get unstuck quickly with expert debugging and problem-solving help
Code Reviews & Architecture
Get technical feedback to level up your skills and build better
Ready to Build
Something Real?
I only take on a limited number of mentees to ensure quality guidance.
Let's see if we're a good fit.
Book a free discovery call