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System Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
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2 rounds | 4 Coding problems

Interview preparation journey

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Preparation
Duration: 2 months
Topics: Practiced aptitude problems and computer science fundamentals on GeeksforGeeks.Learnt basics about various digital technologies like Cloud computing, ML/AI, Blockchain etc.Solved easy to medium level DSA problems regularly.
Tip
Tip

Tip 1 : Be confident and calm with subtle smile during interview.
Tip 2 : Be aware about new emerging digital technologies.
 

Application process
Where: Campus
Eligibility: 60% throughout
Resume Tip
Resume tip

Tip 1 : Keep it short and crisp ( preferably 1 page )
Tip 2 : Mention at least 2 projects with brief description.

Interview rounds

01
Round
Easy
Online Coding Interview
Duration180 minutes
Interview date26 Oct 2020
Coding problem2

--> Aptitude test with questions on Quants, Logical reasoning and English.
--> 2 easy level coding questions.

1. Reverse Linked List

Easy
15m average time
85% success
0/40
Asked in companies
PayPalOracleVisa
Note :
You do not need to print anything, just return the head of the reversed linked list. 
Problem approach

It is a standard linked list problem and the solution can be found easily on the internet.

Try solving now

2. gcd

Easy
15m average time
85% success
0/40
Asked in companies
Paytm (One97 Communications Limited)OracleGoldman Sachs

You are given two numbers, ‘X’ and ‘Y’. Your task is to find the greatest common divisor of the given two numbers.

The Greatest Common Divisor of any two integers is the largest number that divides both integers.

For Example:
You are given ‘X’ as 20 and ‘Y’ as 15. The greatest common divisor, which divides both 15 and 20, is 5. Hence the answer is 5.
Problem approach

Again a standard and easy math problem.

Try solving now
02
Round
Medium
Telephonic
Duration30 minutes
Interview date13 Nov 2020
Coding problem2

1. HR Questions

  1. Why do you think you would be a good select for digital profile?
  2. Will you able to handle vast spectrum of tech stacks? If yes, then how?
  3. Are you are comfortable in relocating to any other city in India?

2. Technical Questions

Questions on my projects
I briefly introduced my 2 projects on Augmented Reality and Data science and the interviewer was looking impressed.

The second interviewer asked me about Naive Baye's Algorithm.
I explained the algorithm to him and we had a brief discussion on it.

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