Software Engineer

My journey into the world of placements began after completing my B.Tech from Lovely Professional University, Punjab. Despite hearing from seniors and friends about the challenges of securing a job in a product-based company from a Tier 3 college, my IT family background ignited my interest in computers and software. Initially, adapting to engineering subjects taught in English proved to be a hurdle for me, coming from a Hindi medium background. Being introverted, I aimed to transform myself, overcome stage fear, and make new friends. Engaging in event-organizing clubs in college and honing communication skills through participation and organization of events boosted my confidence and self-development. In my second semester of 2017, I began practicing coding and participating in coding contests on various platforms, committing to solving at least one question daily. A significant milestone was my summer internship at IIT Kanpur in Full Stack Development. In my third year, I developed a Food Rescue website aimed at distributing leftover food from family functions or college hostels to orphan children, which garnered recognition after presenting it to the SDM in Jalandhar. Amidst the challenges brought by the onset of COVID-19, my perseverance in coding practice led me to numerous rejections before securing an opportunity to interview with Capgemini during a mass hiring event. Although I didn't succeed initially, I intensified my preparation and seized the chance to appear for Paytm's recruitment drive after a month of rigorous practice on platforms. Eventually, I successfully cleared all rounds and received internship offers from Paytm and a full-time job offer from L&T. Although I completed my internship at Paytm and received a PPO offer, I opted to explore opportunities elsewhere. Declining a full-time offer from L&T, I continued my preparation for product-based companies. Soon after, I seized an opportunity to interview with Adobe, where I successfully cleared all rounds and joined as a Software Engineer 1, marking a significant milestone in my placement journey.

I requested a referral from my friend who recently interviewed for the same position, and I subsequently received a call from HR

The ability to navigate challenges, learn from experiences, and continuously improve highlighted your adaptability and growth mindset.