Do I need to have completed an Optivem course to join?
No — open to any senior engineer or tech lead actively working on legacy code modernization. Prior course experience is helpful but not required.
What if I can't make the live calls?
All calls are recorded. You'll have full replay access — watch at your own pace, on your schedule.
Is the coaching live or async?
All coaching happens live on the fortnightly calls — that's where you bring your questions and we work through them together. There's no async support between sessions (no email, DM, or off-call code review). Every call is recorded, so you keep full replay access, but the guidance itself is always live.
What topics are covered on the calls?
Whatever you're working on. TDD, ATDD, CI/CD, Hexagonal Architecture, Clean Architecture, legacy code, AI — driven by your real questions, not a fixed curriculum.
What's the difference between Public and Private membership?
Public membership is a shared community — calls alongside engineers from other companies, where proprietary code can't be shared though sandbox examples may be used where helpful. Private membership is exclusively for your team — dedicated calls, no outside attendees, and you work directly on your company's real codebase in full confidence. An NDA is available on request.
Can I cancel anytime?
Public monthly membership cancels anytime; Private memberships require 30 days notice. And every membership is covered by our money-back guarantee — see below.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes — every membership, individual or Teams, is covered. If you're not 100% satisfied, request a full refund within your first month.
When are the calls scheduled?
Sessions are held fortnightly and run about 2 hours, with dates and times announced in advance. They generally run 3–5pm CET/CEST (9–11am ET), though exact timing varies and sessions may be rescheduled to a different day. All sessions are recorded in full — replay access always included.
What happens if a call is rescheduled?
Occasionally a session needs to move. The Technical Coach reserves the right to reschedule a call to a different day or time, and you'll be notified in advance. Every session is recorded in full, so you keep complete replay access even if a new time doesn't suit your schedule.
Can I share my company's code on the public calls?
Public calls keep your proprietary codebase private — sandbox examples may be used where helpful. If you want to work directly on your company's real code, the Private membership is designed for exactly that.
