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Sr. Director at JioCinema (Viacom18), Built @TeamShiksha , FREE tech-ed for all, ex-Atlassian, JioMoney, ThoughtSpot, First principles full-stack builder.

Bengaluru, Bharat
Joined August 2009
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An unbiased list of companies I think are worth applying to if you're looking out for a change. Meesho upGrad Peerlist WebEngage OLA Teradata Meta Walmart Capillary ServiceNow fampay Google Viacom18 (JioCinema) Flipkart Cars24 Vicara IBM navi Jumbotail Vouch dailyhunt Slice
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Emp: My work is done. Mgr: Did we double check? Emp: Yes, of course. Mgr: QA reported some bugs. Emp: let me check. Emp: looks like an edge case was missed, fixing. Mgr: Did you double check? Emp: Yes, of course. Mgr: QA is reporting more issues than earlier. Emp: ohh, I think
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As the team grows, we are looking out for talented engineers across roles. If you (or someone you know) is looking out for roles in Web (Next.js/React), Android, iOS, React Native, GoLang, Node.js, Machine Learning or DevOps, reach out to the team by sending an email to
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You can have hundreds of problems in life, till health becomes one of them. Then health is your only problem 👀
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It is popular to diss on colleges and reservations, because it is easy. A lot of folks around me in the industry make top dollars without having come from an IIT, BITs etc!
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A lot of people approach asking for advice on how to switch. Remember, once you are in the industry, you're not only being judged for your DSA skills. Companies would like to know if you were invested in the projects you did. If you've been on the bench, build something in OSS.
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Such is the state of affairs these days, even if a kid gets Rs. 500 from their aunts and grandparents after a visit, they’re expected to “invest”, “optimise” and “maximise” returns. Arre bhai, jee lo zara. 🙏
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This. Forever. Etch it in on your walls, print it on your phone case, or simply slap it as a wallpaper on your desktop. This right here is all you need to know about growth, consistency & efforts. A few months down the line, when you’re in the valley of despair after starting
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I'm looking to hire some frontend developers with 2+ years of experience. Requirements: - ReactJS, - Strong JavaScript Fundamentals, - Fair understanding of how modern browsers work Applying directly: 🔂 RT for good karma.
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💯 Everybody wants attention. 👩‍🏫 Some 'help' to get attention. 🙅‍♂️ Some 'spam' to get attention. 🤷 Some 'discourse' to get attention. 📖 Some 'quote'. 🎗 Some care. ⚠️ Some don't. 👀 Identify the underlying motives. 🔥🙋 Here are mine:
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After, virtually having visited Chandigarh University, PSIT, NIT Patna, NIT Uttarakhand, DAIICT, IIT Patna and some other campuses... I’m off to IIT Kanpur today for our hiring efforts! It's always exciting to be amidst students and learning from them during the interviews!
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Aaj hamara din hai! 💜
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My advice for learning most of what you'd need as a frontend developer (for FREE): 1. @iliakan 's for the basics and some not so basic stuff. (mostly important IMO) 2. Once you know JS, move on to understanding how modern browsers work, some relevant
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💼 After 4 years of learning, growing and having a lot of fun @Atlassian it was a hard call, but I have finally moved on to another exciting opportunity.   👀 Looking forward to the next phase of my career and I can't wait to share more details about the next role really soon!
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Goosebumps , but it is truly a great feeling to realise that we can do small things to contribute to the solutions, not just crib about the problems. Looking forward to solving some real challenges for the Bharat Stack!
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Le @Atlassian : That’s my secret, I’m always Hiring! We have always set Big, Hairy, Audacious goals for ourselves and we’ve recently announced our decision to reach 25k employee milestone in the next few years. Come be a part of our journey from anywhere across the globe!
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Life update: Jog has a sister, we've been blessed with a baby girl!
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It is what it is…
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I see the happiness on my dad’s face when he sees me enjoying life, doing trips, hosting meetups, growing my skills and having an overall positive outlook on life. I have my cynical days, but I try to hide those from him. He’s seen enough stress in his work tenure. I recently
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If you’re making a side project, however tiny, use my account as a booster. Post a snapshot of your project, heck, it could be a screen-grab of your code editor. Sample tweet you can post: ——————————— I am working on a project that will enable Metro users in major cities to
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The future of entertainment is here. And we have an opportunity for you to be at the forefront of running the show! Come break some records in video streaming technology and work with some of the most amazing leaders in technology along the way. Here at JioCinema, we are working
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BTW, here is a scam I recently came across: Someone buys a phone on Flipkart, pays 70% and agrees to pay the remaining 30% after 11 months. They then signup on Amazon as a seller and sell it to unsuspecting customers for the full amount. They pocket the 30% as a margin.
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Hello world!
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Early in your career, stop obsessing over specific languages! Code is code.
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Sunny in California! (November, 2018)
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:wq :q :q! God knows how many times I’ve typed the above in exact order!
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Remember, you’re not the main character in anybody else’s life. At max, you’re either the villain or a main character’s best friend! So cut yourself some slack and focus on your own priorities, not many others will.
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Fixing a bug in the development stage is like squashing a tiny spider - it's quick, easy, and relatively painless. But if that same bug makes it into the final product, it's like trying to catch a giant tarantula with a pair of chopsticks - messy, time-consuming, and expensive.
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User Stories are meant to be that, Stories! Never pick a task from your backlog unless you understand what it means. Know the impact it will have, the systems it will feed into, the systems it would draw from! If it means reaching out to your tech lead for clarifications, do
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Today was a good day! #Adobe Make IT
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It’s been a month since @Atlassian opened up their brand new office space in Bengaluru and I’ve been so excited about it, I forgot to post! 🤩🥳 We’re still a TEAM Anywhere company, so no one will ever force you to come to office. But if you want to, the space is lit! 🔥
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Ownership at work is key, and here's a simple tip to get started: follow up on requests! Don't let tasks linger in your backlog. By ensuring timely communication, you'll deliver impact sooner. #productivity #proactive
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If you run a free/paid cohort in tech, feel free to DM me, I want to talk to the top 5 students you’d like to recommend to be hired. Like, you’d vouch for them wala recommend. Doing this in a personal capacity, folks I end up talking to and shortlisting, will be directly
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Over the past few years, I've been interacting with a lot of students and developers virtually. A lot of them asked for guidance/mentorship. A month after launching a cohort trying to help them, here is what I found:
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Unpopular opinion: Yaa to sapne pure kar lo, ya neend! 🫣
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This realization comes much later to most. This does not mean that those who are not from Tier-1 will not be successful. They can definitely stay consistent, build their skills and establish a strong portfolio. This also does not also mean all Tier-1 folks are magically going
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Hard to swallow pill - bashing Tier 1 colleges isn't gonna change your reality. You gotta compensate for the hard work they did between the age 15-18 to receive equal opportunities if not more.
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Thanks #Javascript !
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🧑‍💻 Many people reach out to understand #interview process at @Atlassian , sharing it here for easy reference later: 🔁 Please retweet for karma. #️⃣ #jobhunt #fullstack #backend #frontend #jobs #referrals #springboot #react #sre 🧵0/n:
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Had to lose the blue tick for this one #NewProfilePic
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I read this as a fresher in the industry, changed my mindset. Got reminded about it following recent conversations with @arpit_bhayani & @ankushdharkar ! 🙌Such an amazing read... 🔗 P.S. - Skip the bookmark, take 12 minutes to read this now!
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Doing 0 effort things like doom-scrolling costs you something. Lazying around on a weekend costs you something. That something is Time. And we’ve all heard - time is money! Time that could well be employed in doing smaller effort tasks to reach your next goal. (Wait, do you
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@bessbell @elonmusk I’m sure you did good. Not everyone gets a chance to be the CEO for 24 hours. I was really surprised by the
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👋 If you're even remotely related to tech, ⏳ Take 8 minutes to read the preface of this book, digest it and if it makes sense, go ahead and read the entire book freely available online 🔗 🔁 RT for good karma
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Don't give up on long term goals for short term distractions.
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The only attitude I’d rather preach: “Do Whatever It Takes”. Let others wait for someone else to do it. Let others judge. You owe everything to yourselves. This applies in office, with friends, in relationships 🤷‍♂️
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One minor inconvenience and they come up with a business idea: a day in the life of a software developer in Bengaluru. @peakbengaluru
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So while I wait for my discharge formalities to be over, the patient experience team at Manipal Hospitals, making sure we don’t feel left out in the Republic Day celebrations. 🙌 🇮🇳
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I am actively looking to connect with makers, indie hackers, and early-stage founders in Bengaluru, NCR, Pune, and Mumbai. As a passionate builder myself, I find that interactions with like-minded individuals often lead to exciting discussions, unlocking new potential ideas and
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Do your best, leave the rest!
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Atlassian just sent over this beauty! ❤️🥹 . . . Specs: 16”, 32 GB, M1 Pro, 512 GB, 10 core CPU, 16 core GPU! . . Color: Silver! After using Space Grey for over 4 years, this is a welcome change!
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Proactively surround yourself with happy and positive people, negativity is rampant anyways! Be good, Do good, Assume positive intent, Trust but verify!
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e-Lafde ke era me kisi ke bare me negative post naa karne ka ghamand hai.
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One comment with 0 likes will win @TeamShiksha and @RealDevSquad merch worth >$100! #MerryChristmasToAll
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Good engineers with low ownership skills aren't put on PIPs that often but are not promoted that often either. If you're feel stagnant in your career, talk to your manager.
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#NewProfilePicture P.S. Image generated using AI.
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Craft Code Like a Master: A Guide to Good Software Development Practices Writing code isn't just about functionality; it's about crafting tools that are maintainable, efficient, and a joy to work with. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, adhering to good
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Something interesting is brewing up! 💗
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Please don’t hide incompetence behind “Imposter Syndrome”. In no way I’m saying Imposter Syndrome isn’t real. In fact it is something many folks deal with. But I’ve seen a lot of early in career professionals use it as an excuse to overlook opportunities to learn.
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Focus on improving yourself, rather than concentrating on proving yourself. 🙌 #GrowthOverEgo
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You can hustle, crib, pull all-nighters, build, break, fix, learn, go on a sabbatical or rest and vest. Just always think about the consequences. I’d rather be someone who knows how to build products end to end than super specialised in a niche but highly dependent on multiple
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So, I'm doing a thing... 🤷‍♂️
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The industry owes you NOTHING. If you are seeking a job, you need to bring something to the table. If your skills are at the same level that a new graduate brings in (which is a lot), companies would prefer hiring a fresh grad, no?
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If all of #TechTwitter actually read all their bookmarks. The world would have so many more developers.
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Remember, the tallest trees started as tiny seeds. What we see as mundane is often just growth happening slowly but steadily. Embrace the process, trust the journey, and watch as the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary. #ProgressOverPerfection
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In an era of distractions, focus is all you got! #bookmarksdontbuildknowledge
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High probability, in India! 🇮🇳🙌
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Somewhere in the world, an unknown young person is probably starting a company now that will eventually be as big as today's tech giants.
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You gotta do something others aren’t, to rise above them. If everyone js doing DSA or AI/ML, how are you ahead? The difference is while most start, only a few are consistent. And THAT is the silver lining. ⛅️ Just by the act of finishing something, you’re getting way ahead!
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For kids who are taking sides on Google vs. Startups conundrum:
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Hey Tech Twitter, hope y’all have a productive week ahead and today turns out to be a Magnificent Monday! 🐝
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I launched @TeamShiksha ’s Web Cohort batch earlier this month. Hundreds of applications later, shortlisted 150 applicants and we’re still going strong. My developers are now confident of their ability to build semantically correct HTML structures and understand that DIVs and
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Never give up, and good luck will find you!
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🍾 My PeakTech moment happened when I was visiting a cafe this afternoon and I saw @tanaypratap sitting there with a coffee building the next stage of @invactHQ ☕️ More power to you man!
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At @appwrite & @GitHubEducation ’s event today. Learning the art of rapid, reliable prototyping! 🔥
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Ek hai luck wala tareeka, ek hai mehnat wala Luck isn’t guaranteed, so let’s focus on our hardwork?
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Anyone interested in talking about the art of planning and doing meaningful 1:1s with your managers and peers at work? DM if you want to help drive the conversation. Comment below if you want to attend such a session, and specifics of what you'd like us to cover. 🙌
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🏆 Successful people often have a different mindset and are willing to go the extra mile. They understand the importance of taking responsibility for their actions and decisions. By doing so, they gain control over their lives and are more likely to achieve their goals. Taking
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Me after graduating from college:
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It takes effort to eliminate a victim mindset, which only brings about frustration, anger, and resentment. Instead, step up to identify variables in your control, take small steps, measure results, tweak strategies and eventually prosper. #CouldVeryWellBeWrong 🤷‍♂️
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BLR Impromptu Meetup group exists… DM to be added. - We’re a mixed bag of techies and non-techies from all across the industry. We’re doing a meetup this afternoon. By invite only, let me know if you want to join!
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I don't care who you are, learn to avoid generalised statements!
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Day 1.
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🔂 This needs to be said a thousand times over. This country is pacing up fast. We've seen growth in many sectors. 🙌 Yes, a lot can be improved, but a lot already is and more will, with time. 🇮🇳 I believe the future is India.
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If you want to become a billionaire, move to India
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Look ma, no ads!
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JioCinema introduced a new monthly subscription plan on Thursday, with the lowest tier costing just Rs 29. The plan, even at Rs 29, includes access to full-library of Hollywood content, ad-free experience, and 4K viewing.
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Curating a community of community builders and creators. DM to be added to the club, a community of makers and artists spread across the country. Invite only, limited to folks with at least 5k followers across any single platform like: Twitter/LinkedIn/Insta. 🙌
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Observe, don’t judge When you consistently back-bitch about one or the other, over the course of an year, people are bound to figure it all out 😂😂 Heard from 10+ creators recently around being targeted/bullied by someone who claims to be super sorted and at-peace IYKYK
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Dukh. Dard. Peedha.
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DSA agents everywhere too, just like LIC agents 😂 But seriously folks, the best time to have started DSA was yesterday and the second best time is today!
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Premium you need
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Link to telegram for BLR Impromptu Waitlisted folks to stay updated with future events: If you're at one of our events, Say HI to me and get added to the OG - BLR Impromptu Meetups group.
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For the record, I came to Bengaluru for the opportunities, I stayed for the weather! ❤️ Hands down the best city to live in from the parameters I value.
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Unleashing Your Weekend Potential The Power of Learning New Skills and Technology Introduction Imagine waking up on a Saturday morning, stretching your arms, and feeling the excitement of a new day. Instead of reaching for the remote or scrolling through social media, you decide
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3. Can you deep dive into a few aspects like - Observability, Reliability, Scaleability, Performance, Testing, Error Handling, Accessibility, and Internationalisation. 4. Have you been a part of a team responsible for managing services in production?
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Headed NOW to a cafe on Sarjapur Road, with @jiten , @SBagaria2710 and few other folks. Free flowing convos but centered around tech. If you care to join, respond on the BLR Impromptu Meetups group on Telegram. (DM to join)
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When you join a cohort but then realise it also requires your own efforts.
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Most of those who whine will not agree, but it is easier to get a job in tech these days than it has been ever before!! Sure, top-tech might not come to your college or have limited opportunities off-campus. What is stopping you from taking the first step in a startup? I did!
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