Looking For Rust Mentor.

[Unique-Usman]

Hello,

I am a beginner to Rust programming Language and Looking for a Rust mentor.

My aim is to use Rust for Solana development, System programming and also to contribute to the Rust language itself.

I am also looking and very much interesting in contributing to any Rust opensource projects.

I do not qutie understand how get a mentor ? Am I allowed to message anyone of them or
they will be matched to to me.

Thank you.

[yaahc]

yeah, you can message anyone from the list, though I do recommend trying to pick someone whose listed topics most closely match your areas of interest to have the best chance of them saying yes.

[Unique-Usman]

Thank you very much @yaahc

[ahmed-masud]

Hi Usman, ***@***.***‑Usman, Thanks for reaching out and for your interest in finding a Rust mentor. I’m happy to work with you as you learn Rust for Solana development, systems programming, and contributing to the language itself. Here’s how we can get started: *1. How to reach out* There’s no automated matching on the awesome‑rust‑mentors list—you simply email me (this address) or comment on this GitHub issue, and I’ll respond. *2. What to include in your email* To help me understand where you’re coming from and how best to guide you, please share: - *Background:* Your current Rust experience (projects you’ve tried, code you’ve written) - *Goals:* What you want to focus on first (e.g., Solana development, systems‑level Rust, compiler contributions) - *Availability:* Days/times in USA EST that work for email exchanges - *Questions or Pain Points:* Any specific challenges you’re facing right now *3. How I like to work* - *Guide, don’t spoon‑feed.* I’ll point you to core resources, best practices, and community channels—but I’ll expect you to do the hands‑on work. - *Fast replies.* I aim to respond within 48 hours to keep our momentum but I may be busy once in a while. - *Connections.* When relevant, I’ll introduce you to other Rust projects or mentors who can help as well. Jane (Yaahc) is a great resource! *4. Helpful resources (in the meantime)* - The Rust Book: https://doc.rust‑lang.org/book/ - Rust by Example: https://doc.rust‑lang.org/rust‑by‑example/ - The Rustonomicon (for unsafe/system‑level details): https://doc.rust‑lang.org/nomicon/ Once I have your background, goals, and availability, we can kick off our mentorship via email. Looking forward to helping you on your Rust journey! Best, Ahmed Masud Rust Mentor (EST) ***@***.***

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On Tue, Jul 22, 2025 at 10:52 PM Usman Akinyemi ***@***.***> wrote: *Unique-Usman* left a comment (RustBeginners/awesome-rust-mentors#206) <#206 (comment)> Thank you very much @yaahc <https://github.com/yaahc> — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#206 (comment)>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AAOARXFZ6VYNUPMZQN5T6Q33J32HVAVCNFSM6AAAAACCA3IZECVHI2DSMVQWIX3LMV43OSLTON2WKQ3PNVWWK3TUHMZTCMBVGQ4TANJQGU> . You are receiving this because you are subscribed to this thread.Message ID: ***@***.***>

[Unique-Usman]

Hello @ahmed-masud

Thanks for the reply, I do really appreciate it.

I am Usman Akinyemi.

I am Linux and OpenSource lover with experience contributing to projects like Git, riscv, systemd and some other opensource projects. Currently in my fourth year studying Computer science and artificial intelligence.

I just got started with rust about a few days ago and am currently going through the rust book and solving the rustlings exercise. To kind of be accountable with my learning of RUST, I started streaming myself for 4hours everyday on my youtube which I still do till now.

I have been wanting to learn rust for a long time but I just got the opportunity when I enrolled in a Solana Bootcamp where rust is the major language of development.
I really want to get very good at the Rust programming language, that is why I am looking into starting to contribute to interesting Rust projects. I believe contributing to rust OpenSource project is a way to practice my learning more.

My time zone is IST about 9.5hours ahead of USA EST. So, around 10am to 4pm USA EST should work for email exchange. I am flexible with that though.

Thank you and hoping to hear from you.

Nit:- I did get in touch with other potential mentor before I got this message.

[ahmed-masud]

Hi Usman,

Thanks for sharing your background and dedication—it’s truly impressive how you're streaming your Rust learning and committing to daily practice.

Looking at my own Rust work, one project that may interest you is my arm‑bootloader repository—a Rust-based STM32 Cortex‑M bootloader that illustrates systems-level Rust development in an embedded context GitHub mahmed10.github.io GitHub

If you're curious, I’d be happy to walk you through its structure, design decisions, and potential areas for expansion.

If you’d like to get involved, here are a few starter ideas:

Add support for additional STM32 microcontroller models.

Improve code safety by gradually introducing Rust’s no_std patterns or unit tests.

Help enhance build and deployment tooling (e.g., bootloader testing scripts).

Alternatively, if you're more interested in systems tooling (like asynchronous runtimes, low-level concurrency, etc.), we can look at other Rust modules or open-source projects that fit your path.

Would any of these sound like a good fit? Let me know what you're most excited about—embedded systems, tooling, or perhaps blockchain‑related Rust. Once I know, I can point you to a suitable repo or issue to start with.

Your availability window (10 AM–4 PM EST) works great for asynchronous email coordination. If needed, we can schedule a live call that also accommodates IST/EST comfortable timing.

I look forward to helping you get contributing in a meaningful way.

Best regards,
Ahmed Masud

[Unique-Usman]

@ahmed-masud Thanks for your reply,

While my preference will be mostly around Blockchain related Rust and tooling around Rust itself. I am flexible around any project that involves Rust.

Also, I started looking around Clippy - The rust linting tool.

Is the email on your page your updated one, we can continue our conversion there right ?

Thank you very much for your time.

[ahmed-masud]

Yes, you can do that. Can you email me directly?

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On Tue, Jul 29, 2025, 1:27 AM Usman Akinyemi ***@***.***> wrote: *Unique-Usman* left a comment (RustBeginners/awesome-rust-mentors#206) <#206 (comment)> @ahmed-masud <https://github.com/ahmed-masud> Thanks for your reply, While my preference will be mostly around Blockchain related Rust and tooling around Rust itself. I am flexible around any project that involves Rust. Also, I started looking around Clippy - The rust linting tool. Is the email on your page your updated one, we can continue our conversion there right ? Thank you very much for your time. — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#206 (comment)>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AAOARXBXK4QQD6MOYKSD3HD3K4A4BAVCNFSM6AAAAACCA3IZECVHI2DSMVQWIX3LMV43OSLTON2WKQ3PNVWWK3TUHMZTCMZQG42DGNJZG4> . You are receiving this because you were mentioned.Message ID: ***@***.***>

[Unique-Usman]

can you email me directly?

I will do.

[Unique-Usman]

Hello @ahmed-masud,

How are you doing ?

I did email you few days ago at (mahmed10@umbc.edu).

I hope this is your currect email.

Thank you.

[ahmed-masud]

Sorry Usman, that email is wrong ... mine is ahmed DOT masud AT saf DOT ai... can you forward the email you sent on that email? Ahmed

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On Sun, Aug 3, 2025 at 7:19 PM Usman Akinyemi ***@***.***> wrote: *Unique-Usman* left a comment (RustBeginners/awesome-rust-mentors#206) <#206 (comment)> Hello @ahmed-masud <https://github.com/ahmed-masud>, How are you doing ? I did email you few days ago at ***@***.***). I hope this is your currect email. Thank you. — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#206 (comment)>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AAOARXEBJSK2FFIRJERAX4T3L2KHXAVCNFSM6AAAAACCA3IZECVHI2DSMVQWIX3LMV43OSLTON2WKQ3PNVWWK3TUHMZTCNBYG43DONBYGA> . You are receiving this because you were mentioned.Message ID: ***@***.***>

[Unique-Usman]

Sorry Usman, that email is wrong ... mine is ahmed DOT masud AT saf DOT
ai... can you forward the email you sent on that email?

Ahmed
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Thanks, I have forwarded the email.

[Unique-Usman]

@ahmed-masud, did you get my email ? Just checking to be sure. It is usmanakinyemi202@gmail.com

[Unique-Usman]

Hi @ahmed-masud,

How are you doing ?

I recently complete the rust book and I have been working on this specific issue -> clap-rs/clap#6107 (comment)

Also did you get my email ?

Thank you.

[ibrahim-eshag]

very interested in Rust, want to start join your team
@ahmed-masud
@Unique-Usman