Level Up Your Technical Career.

Two paths to mastery: Unlock free, advanced upskilling when placed by Decode, or fast-track your growth independently with our premium 1-on-1 expert coaching.

Decode Academy

The Academy Syllabus

A modular curriculum designed by industry veterans to bridge the gap between competence and excellence.

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AI-Led Development

Integrate LLMs and generative AI tools into your coding workflow to 10x your productivity.

  • Prompt Engineering
  • Copilot Mastery
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Advanced Systems

Architect scalable, distributed systems capable of handling millions of concurrent requests.

  • Microservices
  • Database Design
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Interview Mastery

Crack the code on behavioral and technical interviews at top-tier tech companies.

  • Mock Sessions
  • Negotiation
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Market Insights

Understand the business of software. Learn what drives hiring decisions and salary trends.

  • Salary Data
  • Industry Trends
Premium Coaching

Personalized 1-on-1
Expert Guidance

Generic courses can only take you so far. Our premium coaching pairs you directly with industry leaders for live video sessions tailored specifically to your career goals and technical gaps.

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Custom Curriculum

We audit your skills and build a roadmap just for you.

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Mock Interview Simulations

Real-time feedback on coding and system design interviews.

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Direct Expert Access

Get your questions answered by seniors from top tech firms.

Shawn Mayzes

Shawn Mayzes

Founder & CTO

Former Engineering Manager at Sycle (scaled team 10→42 devs, $78M acquisition). Built developer communities serving 50K+ engineers.

Architecture Leadership
Sean Mayzes

Sean Mayzes

HR Strategy & Talent Advisor

CPHR with 10+ years in strategic HR and recruitment. Expert in career transitions and compensation negotiation.

HR Strategy Career Coaching
Kai Ahlawat

Kai Ahlawat

Enterprise Sales Leader

MBA specializing in IoT/SaaS solutions. Closed $6.5M+ in deals at 122% of quota. Expert in consultative selling and negotiation.

Enterprise Sales Deal Closing

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Select the plan that aligns with your career trajectory.

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Perfect for candidates we place into partner companies.

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For learners seeking rapid, personalized advancement.

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Learn from the Best

Our mentors are industry-trained software experts, not just instructors.

Shawn Mayzes

Shawn Mayzes

Founder & CTO

Founder of Decode Talent & Jetpack Labs. Former Engineering Manager at Sycle (scaled team 10→42 devs, $78M acquisition). Built developer communities serving 50K+ engineers.

Architecture Leadership Technical Recruiting
Sean Mayzes

Sean Mayzes

HR Strategy & Talent Advisor

CPHR with 10+ years in strategic HR and recruitment. Specializes in helping tech professionals navigate career transitions and negotiate competitive compensation packages.

HR Strategy Recruitment Career Coaching
Kai Ahlawat

Kai Ahlawat

Enterprise Sales Leader

MBA specializing in IoT/SaaS enterprise solutions. Closed $6.5M+ in deals at 122% of quota. Expert in consultative selling, deal negotiation, and navigating complex sales cycles.

Enterprise Sales Deal Closing Negotiation