Getting Leads for Your Business In the competitive landscape of modern business, generating leads is a crucial component for growth and sustainability. As entrepreneurs and marketers continually seek effective methods for lead generation, the question often arises: How do you get leads? This blog …
Continue ReadingGoldman Sachs CoderPad Round (USA) I recently received an invitation to interview for the Software Engineer Analyst/Associate position at Goldman Sachs. As I prepare for this exciting opportunity, I’ve been exploring various strategies and resources to ensure I am well-equipped for the …
Continue ReadingHackerrank OAs Are Almost Always Array/String/Greedy Questions Has anyone else noticed this trend in Hackerrank’s online assessments (OAs)? It seems like a significant majority of the questions I encounter focus primarily on arrays, strings, and sorting algorithms. While these topics are …
Continue ReadingHow Does AI Change the Role of Engineering Managers? The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked a debate about its impact on various roles within the tech industry, particularly that of Engineering Managers (EMs). While some believe that AI tools can automate aspects of our work, many …
Continue ReadingHow to Gain Experience with Cloud Technologies When Your Job Doesn’t Provide It In today’s tech landscape, cloud technologies have become essential for data engineering and software development. Many professionals find themselves in a position where their current job doesn’t provide the …
Continue ReadingI Built a Tool to Automate My EM Documentation Duties - Here’s What I Learned After Using It for a Year For the past year, I’ve been using a tool I built to handle my management documentation duties. What started as a personal solution has evolved into something beneficial for a few …
Continue ReadingI Can’t Solve Easy Leetcode Problems Introduction As a newcomer to the world of coding interviews and algorithmic challenges, you might find yourself frustrated when tackling supposedly “easy” problems on platforms like LeetCode. You’re not alone in this struggle. Many …
Continue ReadingI Introduced a Critical Bug in Production: Lessons Learned As a Senior Software Engineer (SSE) in frontend development with over three years of experience, I recently faced a challenging situation that many in the tech industry can relate to: I introduced a critical bug into production. This …
Continue ReadingThe Simplest Checklist for Successful Application Development Hi all, As I transition from my background in infrastructure, automation, and cloud engineering to product development—particularly with legacy LAMP stack applications—I’ve encountered a common thread in the development community: the …
Continue ReadingIn-House Kubernetes - Timeline Sanity Check? Introduction Navigating the complexities of software architecture can be a daunting task, especially when faced with ambitious requests like building an in-house Kubernetes orchestrator. As a developer with 7.5 years of experience—4 in backend development …
Continue ReadingInternship Status Update: Navigating the Waiting Game Introduction As students and young professionals, the internship search can often feel like a rollercoaster ride. The anticipation, the interviews, and the final wait for an offer can be both thrilling and nerve-wracking. Recently, I found myself …
Continue ReadingJust Finished Onsite at Meta for E6 ML SWE Today Today marked an important milestone in my career as I completed my onsite interview for the E6 Machine Learning Software Engineer position at Meta. Here’s a breakdown of my experience, including the coding challenges, system design discussions, and …
Continue ReadingKruskal’s Algorithm: A Deep Dive into Disjoint Sets, Union by Rank, and Path Compression Kruskal’s algorithm is a well-known algorithm used in graph theory for finding the Minimum Spanning Tree (MST) of a connected, undirected graph. It operates by sorting the edges of the graph and …
Continue ReadingLooking for 2 People to Share LeetCode Premium ($40 USD Per Person) If you’re serious about sharpening your coding skills and preparing for technical interviews, you might have considered investing in a LeetCode Premium account. With a wealth of problems, company-specific questions, and …
Continue ReadingSeeking Insights from Fellow Engineering Managers: Tackling Underperformance As an engineering manager, one of the most challenging aspects of our role is addressing underperformance within our teams. Recently, I authored an article outlining an 8-step framework I’ve developed to help …
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