Software Developer

My journey in computer science has been a mix of challenges, learning, and growth. When I started my B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering at Sri Krishna College of Technology, I had only a basic understanding of programming. However, I knew that to succeed, I needed to go beyond classroom learning. To improve my problem-solving skills, I consistently practiced Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA). Coding platforms helped me refine my coding approach and think through problems more efficiently. Getting shortlisted for the Mr. Cooper long coding round was a big milestone for me. Although I didn’t make it through, the experience taught me valuable lessons about handling pressure and thinking critically under time constraints. It also helped me identify the gaps I needed to work on and motivated me to keep improving. This experience reminded me that setbacks are part of the learning process. Every challenge is an opportunity to grow, and I’m more determined than ever to keep building my skills and prepare better for the next opportunity.

I learned about the Mr. Cooper opportunity through my college’s placement cell. I applied via the campus recruitment portal, where we were asked to submit our résumés. After the initial screening, I was shortlisted for the long coding round. The entire process was well-organized and conducted online. The coding round was challenging, but it tested my problem-solving skills and understanding of data structures. Although I didn’t make it to the next round, the experience helped me identify areas for improvement and motivated me to further strengthen my technical skills.

I believe I was rejected because my problem-solving approach during the coding round could have been more efficient, and I needed to improve my speed under pressure. This experience taught me the importance of refining my coding techniques and practicing more time-bound problems to enhance my performance in future interviews.