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Leveling Up: From SDE-1 to SDE-2 at Hotstar! 🚀 I'm thrilled to share that I've been promoted to Software Development Engineer 2 at Hotstar! 🎉. Throughout my journey from a college graduate👨🏼🎓 to a thriving professional🧑💻, I've learned some invaluable lessons that I wish I had known earlier: 🕵️♂️Embrace Curiosity: Staying informed about the team's initiatives, understanding different project tracks, and being aware of the challenges our system faces has helped me develop a comprehensive understanding of the big picture. Tip: Engage actively during scrum meetings and follow up with team members to stay in the loop. 👨💻Learn from Experienced Colleagues: Shadowing and collaborating with senior engineers has been a goldmine of learning. Observing their problem-solving approaches and participating in technical discussions has been immensely beneficial. Tip: Reach out to senior team members whenever you face any professional or personal challenges – they've been there and can provide valuable guidance. 🤔Think Before You Act: Thoroughly understanding the requirements, exploring existing solutions, and collaborating with seniors before diving into implementation can lead to more robust and sustainable solutions. I'm grateful for this opportunity to share these insights from my software engineering journey. Feel free to connect with me, Teghdeep Kapoor, to continue the conversation. #SDE2 #CareerGrowth #ContinuousLearning #Hotstar

Meet Bharat Agarwal, our Software Development Engineer, who joined us straight out of engineering school. He tells us about his journey from a fresh graduate to a key contributor in significant projects. “Joining Hotstar straight out of college felt like entering a tech wonderland. The initial month was a wild ride, dealing with projects that made my textbook theories come alive. It was a mix of the familiar and the unknown, building stuff from the ground up, and diving deep into how systems really operate. The thrill of it was addictive. I started as a Software Development Engineer in the content platform team. From understanding the systems under guidance of my leads to finding myself in critical meetings of architectural discussions has been a rewarding journey. The pivotal moment occurred when I joined the Server-Side Ads Insertion (SSAI) team, where I was entrusted with numerous critical projects focused on scaling, optimizing, and enhancing features. A few intense months and all hands on deck, we scaled SSAI to handle 59 million users at once, achieving a 5x improvement in Request Per Second (RPS). It was a big win for the team, it was a real eye-opener about the power of collaboration. The takeaway? It's not just about tech; the real magic lies in clear communication and effective teamwork. Technical skills are essential, but the ability to share ideas and work seamlessly—that's the Hotstar vibe. I know this is just the beginning and there is a lot to learn and miles to walk but if I was to reflect on the journey, I'd tell everyone to embrace Hotstar's culture of continuous learning and resilience. Failures are just lessons in disguise, so don't shy away from them. Seek mentorship actively, stay curious, enjoy the challenges, and celebrate those small victories.” #lifeatdisney #lifeathotstar #disneyplushotstar #employeespotlight #engineeringcareers #techcommunity

Hello👋 All I am excited to share my latest project with all of you - a Flipkart front end clone! 👩💻💻 Also this was the third project from MotionCut, an E-commerce product page. I spent hours studying and replicating the design and functionality of the popular e-commerce platform to create a similar user experience. From the homepage layout to the product pages, I'm thrilled with how it turned out. Check out the GitHub 🐱: https://lnkd.in/g-a5pQNF And let me know what you think! If you're interested in learning more about the development process or have any feedback, feel free to reach out. #webdevelopment #frontend #flipkartclone #projectshowcase #internship #intern #intern2024 #internshipjourney 🚀

Top 4 strategies that helped me land a job at Meta. In 2022, I was rejected by Meta for an internship role. In 2023, I landed a Software Engineer II role at Meta! Here’s how I turned things around ✨ After analyzing my coding interviews, I noticed recurring mistakes. Here’s the strategy that made all the difference. 1) Taking time to understand Question 🙋♂️ Often times, after the interviewer presented a question, I immediately jumped to a half-baked solution that missed edge-cases. This mistake cost me internships at Meta, Snowflake, Indeed. Always take a couple of minutes to really understand the question and ask any clarification questions. 2) Thinking out loud 🗣️ Explaining how you arrived at a solution is as important as solving the problem itself. Explain the tradeoffs that you consider. For example, using a Heap to solve questions like ’Find Top K items … ’ may be a muscle memory for you, but you should always justify your data-structure choices. 3) Practicing with a Timer ⏰ Master the art of solving 2 medium problems in 45 minutes. Practice with a timer: 15 minutes for easy problems, 20 for medium ones. Time management is key! 4) Preparing Follow-up questions 📑 Don't just memorize solutions. Understand them deeply. After solving a LeetCode problem, always think about the follow-ups mentioned in the prompt or in the comments section. ⚡ If you have any questions or would like to learn more about my experiences, feel free to reach out. Let’s connect! #jobsearch #meta #softwareengineer #coding

My journey as a Product Manager intern at Product Square Technologies has been one of continuous learning and growth. I have been exposed to learning new tools for developing and iterating on products, as well as learning how to effectively collaborate with development team in making sure that a product is brought to life. It has been an awesome journey of progress as it syncs the process of learning and acting as a product manager in real-life product development. #productmanager #Product Square Technologies #handsonexperience

There are so many wish list items around here we can’t get done. Some of them make great projects for our interns. Our summer interns took on one: Visualizations for the screens in our Contentstack Experience Center in Austin, TX. We split up our college and high school interns into 2 “teams” – each composed of two high school interns with one college team lead. One team created a revolving globe displaying the real-time traffic on Contentstack, inspired by the GitHub globe (video below, but no music in real life). The other team created a graphic screen that displayed the kudos messages inside our internal Slack channel where the whole organization celebrates each other (in my comment below). Each team had to write the brief for their own project, design it, collaborate with each other and our internal teams for data, and build, integrate, and host the experience in Contentstack. In the end, they got real hands-on tech and leadership experience. I think their projects turned out great. What do you think? #engineering #product #saas #innovation #intern #space

From Intern to Product Captain (with a healthy dose of my favorite tea and Slack!) Welcome to My Enoverlab Adventure🚀 Imagine joining a new team, product briefing in full swing and thinking, "Wait, who's actually leading this?" That was me when I started my internship Journey. But hey, intern or not, I'm a go-getter, so I channeled my inner Captain Kirk and rallied the crew (virtual high-fives, of course🖐!).    Now, we're on a product odyssey – brainstorming ideas, diving into user research and tackling everything from design jams to engineering sprints. It's been a whirlwind, like juggling product visions, endless google meet and maybe a sprinkle of imposter syndrome. But let me tell you, it's been an incredible journey. Every day feels like a new puzzle and each solved piece brings me closer to understanding the magic of product management.   Now, let me give y’all the full gist.   First day? Boom! Introductions, product brief, let's get coding! But hold on, who's the captain of this ship? because God knows I am still a baby. Anyway, I bravely volunteered, ready to chart our course through the product galaxy. To understand everyone's superpowers and battle tactics, I shadowed the engineering squad, the design team, even other product managers and of course I always ran back to the senior product managers for support. Communication is our Fuel, Slack and Google Meet are our Starships🛸, Keeping our team connected and organized is key. That's where Slack and Google meet come in, our trusty communication and collaboration tools. They keep us fueled, focused and battle-ready, just like a well-oiled spaceship crew! Now that the crew is assembled, it's time to chart our course with the Product Requirement Document (PRD). But before we blast off, we need intel! User research is our launchpad, and we're digging into surveys and interviews like space pirates after treasure⛏. This internship has been an amazing adventure so far and I'm just getting started. If you're an aspiring product manager or just love a good quest (with a sprinkle of product jargon, of course!), this is your sign to boldly go where no intern has gone before! You might surprise yourself with what you can achieve. #ProductManagement #ProductInternLife #Enoverlab #ProductManager #ChallengeAccepted #LearningEveryDay #FutureProductLeader

I secured an on-campus SDE role at Disney+ Hotstar🚀 Let me share my interview experience today! 📍In the OA round, I solved 2 DSA questions and answered 15 MCQs on basic SDE concepts. 📍The first technical round included questions on DSA, debugging, and output-based questions. 📍During the second technical round, I coded two questions within 60 minutes and also answered related questions. 📍The final round consisted of a general discussion on projects, along with a few behavioral questions. Disney highly values real-life projects and hands-on experience. Therefore, if you are aiming to join this company or any similar MNC, it is essential to have a strong portfolio and good communication skills. To achieve this, you can get help from mentors at Preplaced. They can assist you in improving your technical skills, building your portfolio, providing communication training, and conducting mock interviews to fully prepare you🚀 Book a FREE session with them here: https://lnkd.in/gPCCeYQ7 Wishing you all the best for your interview✨

Read the complete post if you want to know how a Senior SDE plays a role in a team Sprint Balance: Me vs. Team? More Like "We Win!" As a senior software engineer, the sprint clock feels like it's always ticking, and tasks pile up fast. Should I just bury my head and crush my own work, or help my teammates struggling with theirs? Well, the truth is, it's not an either situation. While delivering my assigned tasks on time is super important, I've learned that focusing only on myself can hold the whole team back. That's why I believe in a teamwork-first approach: Deliver like a boss: Getting my own work done to a high standard is my core responsibility. It sets the bar for accountability and motivates everyone else. Lift others up: Sharing knowledge, offering guidance, and helping teammates clear roadblocks can prevent delays and empower them to learn and grow. Empower, don't do: Instead of taking over tasks, I focus on equipping my team with the tools and resources they need to rock it on their own. This teamwork thing creates some pretty awesome benefits: We WIN together: We achieve sprint goals as a team, exceeding expectations with combined effort. Everyone levels up: Knowledge sharing and collaboration drive individual and team-wide skill development. Stronger bonds, happier devs: Supporting each other builds trust, and a work environment where everyone feels good about what they do. But remember, it's not just about being a good teammate. It's also about being flexible: Prioritize strategically: Make sure my critical tasks are on track, but leave room to lend a hand when needed. ⏱️ Guide, don't do: Offer help and advice, but avoid taking over entire tasks. Open communication is key: Create a safe space where team members can ask for help without feeling judged. By finding this balance, I can be both a high-performing individual and a supportive leader. What are your experiences with teamwork in your job? Share your thoughts in the comments! P.S: Excited to announce that I've received an #optum diamond award for my work leading the team during the recent sprint! This recognition wouldn't be possible without the incredible dedication and effort of each and every MC team member. #optum #uhg #unitedhealthgroup #developer #sprint #java #angular #softwareengineering #fullstackdeveloper #anoopdande

🎉 Excited to share that l've successfully completed my internship at META CRAFTLAB! 🎉 Over the past 01/06/2024 to 12/07/2024 , I've had the opportunity to dive deep into full stack development, working with cutting-edge technologies like Svelte and SvelteKit. This experience has truly broadened my technical skills and provided me with invaluable insights into modern web development. 🔧 Skills Developed: - **Full Stack Development:** Mastered the art of building robust and scalable applications from front to back. - **GitHub:** Leveraged GitHub for version control, code collaboration, and project management. - **Svelte & SvelteKit:** Explored the power of these frameworks to create highly performant and reactive web applications. - **Teamwork & Collaboration:** Worked closely with a talented team, enhancing my communication and collaboration skills, and understanding the importance of teamwork in achieving project goals. A huge thank you to Hannan Satopay for this amazing opportunity and to my team for their constant support and guidance. I am excited to continue building on these experiences and applying them to future projects. #internship #fullstackdevelopment #github #svelte #sveltekit #teamwork #collaboration #webdevelopment #learning #career#MetaCraftLab