Software Engineer

When I began my journey in tech, I started from scratch—just like most beginners. I didn’t have a clear roadmap, but I had a strong curiosity to learn how things worked behind the scenes. I began with the basics of programming and mastered data structures and algorithms through regular problem-solving. Over time, I solved more than 500 DSA problems across various platforms, which helped me build a solid foundation in logic and problem-solving. Once I was comfortable with DSA, I shifted my focus to full-stack development, particularly the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js). I started by building small apps to understand how front-end and back-end systems work together. One of my early projects was a Todo App, which gave me the confidence to take on bigger challenges. This journey led me to an internship at Mphasis—one of the turning points in my career. The first month involved intensive training, where I learned corporate-level development practices and gained exposure to new tools and workflows. After that, I was assigned to a live project, where I worked with a team to build a Hospital Management System. In this project, I contributed to designing and implementing real-world features such as patient registration, appointment scheduling, billing, and user role management. I learned how to collaborate in a team, write clean and scalable code, and meet project deadlines—skills that go far beyond what textbooks teach. What made this journey special wasn’t just cracking the internship, but the growth I experienced throughout. From debugging console errors to deploying working modules in a real environment, every step taught me something valuable.

The opportunity at Mphasis came through my college’s on-campus placement drive. As soon as the company was announced, I updated my resume to highlight my skills in full-stack development and problem-solving, along with personal and team projects like the food delivery app. The process began with a pre-placement talk, followed by an online assessment that tested our aptitude, logical reasoning, and basic programming knowledge. After clearing that, I had a technical interview where I was asked about my development experience, DSA knowledge, and past projects. I also discussed the MERN stack and how we addressed real-world challenges in team-based projects. The final round was an HR interview, which focused more on my attitude, communication skills, and cultural fit. Within a few days, I was thrilled to receive the offer. The internship began with a month-long training phase, after which I was assigned to a live project—developing a Hospital Management System with a team—where I applied everything I had learned so far.