🎓 Free Mentorship with Viquar Khan

Personal Guidance from the Creator of The Adaptive Granularity Strategy

👨‍💻 Meet Your Mentor

Viquar Khan is a Senior Data Architect at AWS Professional Services with over 20 years of experience in distributed systems, microservices architecture, and enterprise transformations. As the creator of Adaptive Granularity Strategy (Author’s Method), Service Decomposition Workflow (Author’s Method), and Microservices Maturity Assessment (Author’s Method), Viquar has guided organizations through successful microservices transformations.

🏆 Professional Achievements

20+ years in software architecture and distributed systems
Senior Data Architect at AWS Professional Services
Creator of Adaptive Granularity Strategy methodology
Expert Group Member of JSR 368 (Java™ Message Service 2.1)
Author of “Data Engineering with AWS Cookbook” (Packt, 2026)
7.5M+ developers reached on Stack Overflow
1,400+ followers on GitHub

🎯 Free Mentorship Program

📅 Book Your FREE Session

🚀 Schedule Now on ADPList

Viquar offers complimentary 1:1 mentorship sessions to help developers, architects, and students advance their careers in distributed systems and microservices architecture.

⏰ Session Details

Duration: 30-45 minutes per session
Format: Video call (Google Meet/Zoom)
Cost: Completely FREE
Frequency: Available for follow-up sessions based on need
Languages: English (primary), Hindi, Urdu

🎯 What You Can Discuss

🏗️ Architecture & Design

Microservices Strategy - When and how to adopt microservices
Adaptive Granularity Strategy - Deep dive into adaptive granularity methodology
System Design - Scalable, resilient distributed systems
Technology Selection - Choosing the right tools and platforms
Migration Planning - From monolith to microservices transformation

💼 Career Development

Career Progression - From developer to architect
Skill Development - Technical and leadership competencies
Interview Preparation - System design and architecture interviews
Portfolio Building - Showcasing your architectural expertise
Industry Insights - Trends and opportunities in cloud computing

🎓 Academic & Research

Thesis Guidance - Microservices and distributed systems research
Research Methodology - Empirical studies in software architecture
Publication Support - Academic paper writing and submission
Conference Presentations - Sharing your research effectively
Industry Collaboration - Bridging academia and practice

🚀 Startup & Entrepreneurship

Technical Leadership - Building and leading engineering teams
Architecture Decisions - Making the right technical choices for growth
Scaling Challenges - Growing from startup to enterprise
Investor Presentations - Communicating technical vision to stakeholders
Product Strategy - Aligning technology with business goals

👥 Who Should Book a Session

🎯 Perfect for:

🔰 Aspiring Architects

Senior Developers looking to transition to architecture roles
Team Leads wanting to expand their system design skills
Technical Managers needing architectural guidance
Consultants seeking to deepen their expertise

🎓 Students & Researchers

Graduate Students working on distributed systems research
PhD Candidates exploring microservices architectures
Faculty Members developing curriculum or research programs
Postdocs seeking industry collaboration opportunities

🏢 Industry Professionals

Enterprise Architects facing complex transformation challenges
Cloud Engineers designing scalable solutions
DevOps Engineers implementing microservices infrastructure
Product Managers understanding technical implications

🚀 Entrepreneurs & Founders

Technical Founders making architectural decisions
CTOs planning technology strategy
Startup Engineers scaling their first systems
Innovation Leaders exploring new architectural patterns

📋 How to Prepare for Your Session

✅ Before Your Meeting

📝 Come Prepared

Define Your Goals - What specific outcome do you want?
Prepare Questions - Write down 3-5 specific questions
Share Context - Brief background on your situation
Bring Examples - Architecture diagrams, code samples, or case studies
Set Expectations - What decisions do you need to make?

Current Architecture Diagrams (if applicable)
Technical Challenges you’re facing
Business Context and constraints
Team Structure and organizational factors
Timeline and Budget considerations

🎯 Sample Questions to Consider

“How do I know if my system needs microservices?”
“What’s the best way to decompose my monolith?”
“How do I handle data consistency across services?”
“What monitoring and observability tools should I use?”
“How do I convince leadership to invest in architecture?”
“What skills should I develop to become a better architect?”

🎪 Additional Learning Opportunities

🎤 Group Sessions & Workshops

📚 Monthly Architecture Office Hours

Open Q&A Sessions - Bring any architecture questions
Case Study Reviews - Learn from real-world examples
Technology Deep Dives - Explore specific tools and patterns
Career Panel Discussions - Multiple experts sharing insights

🛠️ Hands-On Workshops

Adaptive Granularity Strategy Workshop - 3-hour intensive training
Microservices Design Workshop - Practical decomposition exercises
System Design Interview Prep - Mock interviews and feedback
Architecture Documentation Workshop - Creating effective diagrams

📖 Recommended Preparation

Before your session, consider reviewing:

This book - Especially chapters relevant to your questions
The Adaptive Granularity Strategy methodology in the AUTHOR.md file
Your current challenges - Be specific about what you need help with
Industry best practices - Come with informed questions

📞 Booking & Contact Information

🚀 Primary Booking Platform

ADPList - Viquar Khan

Easy Scheduling - Choose times that work for you
Automatic Reminders - Never miss your session
Session Notes - Keep track of your progress
Follow-up Booking - Schedule additional sessions as needed

📧 Alternative Contact

If you have specific questions about mentorship or need special accommodations:

Email: vaquar.khan@gmail.com
Subject: “Mentorship Inquiry - [Your Name]”

⏰ Availability

Time Zones: Flexible scheduling across global time zones
Weekdays: Available most business hours
Weekends: Limited availability for urgent matters
Response Time: 24-48 hours for scheduling requests

🤝 Mentorship Guidelines

✅ What to Expect

Professional Guidance - Industry-tested advice and insights
Practical Solutions - Actionable recommendations you can implement
Honest Feedback - Direct, constructive input on your ideas
Resource Sharing - Additional materials and references
Follow-up Support - Ongoing guidance as you implement changes

📋 Session Etiquette

Be Punctual - Respect the scheduled time
Come Prepared - Have specific questions and context ready
Take Notes - Capture key insights and action items
Follow Up - Implement suggestions and report back on progress
Pay It Forward - Help others in the community when you can

🔒 Confidentiality

Professional Discretion - All discussions remain confidential
NDA Available - For sensitive corporate discussions
Safe Space - Open, judgment-free environment for learning
Respect Boundaries - Professional mentorship relationship

🚀 Ready to Accelerate Your Journey?

🎯 Take the Next Step

Whether you’re facing a specific technical challenge, planning your career progression, or working on groundbreaking research, personalized mentorship can accelerate your success.

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💡 Not Sure What to Ask?

That’s perfectly fine! Many of the best mentorship sessions start with:

“I’m not sure where to begin, but here’s my situation…”
“I have this challenge and I’m not sure how to approach it…”
“I want to grow in this direction, but I don’t know the next steps…”

The conversation will naturally evolve to address your specific needs.

📈 Join the Community

Many developers, architects, and researchers have benefited from these mentorship sessions. From enterprise transformations to research publications, from career pivots to startup scaling - your journey could be next.

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“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now. The same applies to investing in your architectural expertise.” — Viquar Khan