Shubham Patel shares his journey of breaking into the tech industry and offers advice for aspiring software developers. He discusses falling in love with technology during high school and choosing to pursue software engineering despite societal expectations. Shubham emphasizes the importance of starting projects in school and gaining hands-on experience. He also highlights the significance of technical skills, preparation, and listening to others in succeeding in tech roles. Shubham suggests strategies such as developing projects, creating a personal website, and reaching out to alumni for networking and mentorship. He concludes by encouraging continuous learning and curiosity in the ever-evolving tech industry.

Time Stamps:

01:06 Falling in Love with Technology

03:13 Early Career and Developing Technical Skills

05:24 The Importance of Starting Projects in School

09:16 Gaining Experience and Skills in Large Responsibilities

13:29 Breaking into Big Tech Roles

19:31 Strategies for Success in Tech Roles

23:17 The Importance of Listening and Curiosity

28:50 Reaching Out to Alumni and Networking

31:38 Strategies to Break into Tech

33:30 Rating Coding Skills and Conclusion