About Intervu
Why I built this tool and what problem it solves.
The Inspiration
Recently, I was looking for more opportunities. And then it hit me — "Oh here we go again... Interviews."
We've all been there. The anxiety, the preparation, the uncertainty. But something bothered me about the whole process.
Two Types of Candidates
I've observed there are two types of people in this industry:
Type A:
- Great at interviews
- Excellent at certifications
- Strong presentation skills
- But... sometimes struggle with real-world technical tasks
Type B:
- Not so great at interviews
- Weak at certifications and formal assessments
- But... are absolute rockstars at real-world technical work
Now, I'm not claiming I'm Type B. But let me just... claim it.
The AI Question
We use AI for everything these days:
- Coding assistance
- Architecture decisions
- Debugging
- Documentation
- Project planning
But interviews? We go in alone, unprepared, relying only on memory and quick thinking.
Why not use AI for interviews too?
The Search
I searched for interview assistance software. There were options, but none matched what I needed:
- Privacy concerns — Most required cloud processing
- Limited control — No way to use my own infrastructure
- Vendor lock-in — Dependent on specific services
- Not customizable — Couldn't tailor to my resume or needs
What I wanted was software that:
- Uses my own server
- Processes everything privately
- Gives me full control over models and endpoints
- Works with my homelab infrastructure
The Solution
So I built Intervu.
A tool that leverages your own AI infrastructure — whether it's a local Ollama instance, a private OpenWebUI deployment, or your homelab server. Your data stays on your machines. Your transcripts never leave your network. Your interview preparation remains yours.
Why Self-Hosted?
As I've been expanding into DevOps and homelabbing, I've built my own infrastructure:
- Local AI servers running various models
- Private instances of Whisper for transcription
- Self-hosted LLM endpoints
Why not use what I already have?
Intervu is designed for people who:
- Have their own AI infrastructure
- Value privacy and data sovereignty
- Want control over their tools
- Understand the value of self-hosting
The Philosophy
This isn't about cheating. It's about leveling the playing field.
If you've invested time building your technical skills, building your infrastructure, and understanding your craft — you should be able to use all your tools during an interview.
Just as we use IDEs, documentation, and AI assistants in our daily work, why should interviews be any different?
Documentation
This documentation is publicly available. The philosophy is simple:
- Transparent about what the software does
- Community feedback welcome
- Privacy-first by design
The software itself is free to use with your own infrastructure.
Get in Touch
Have questions, suggestions, or feedback?
- Website: aldrickb.com
- GitHub: Check the repository for issues and discussions
Built with ❤️ for developers who value privacy, control, and practical skills.