Scaler Pod - The Software Engineer's Podcast

Scaler Pod - The Software Engineer's Podcast

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  • Code pe Charcha - Ep #04 : Is doing masters from USA the correct decision ?

    After you complete your under-graduation, you face the difficult decision of whether to head straight into the workforce or continue studying. How do you decide if doing master's is the right call for you?
    If the only reason to do post-graduation is to work in a foreign country, is there a way to work outside India without having to do master's?

    In this live session, Mohit Yadav (Ex-Senior Engineer, Hotstar and Nutanix) and Anshuman Singh (co-founder: Scaler Academy) discuss if master's degree is worth the investment for your career.

    Here are the topics covered in this video:

    0:00 - Introduction
    1:20 - Thoughts about doing masters
    7:37 - Ivy league colleges vs non-Ivy League colleges
    9:10 - Going to the US on scholarship
    11:30 - Types of visa for working in the US
    17:00 - Options other than the US where one can directly apply for a job
    22:00 - How to apply for companies outside India?
    30:10 - Expert experience about working in different regions
    36:23 - Student Loan for studies abroad
    39:23 - Do companies prefer experience over degree?
    44:21 - Is doing MS worth it?
    46:18 - Which countries compare in opportunities with the US?
    49:48 - Should a person risk moving abroad if he already has a good career in India?
    53:12 - Does Competitive programming website rating matter in applying for jobs in the US?
    56:40 - Is moving abroad just for the sake of it a good decision?
    58:04 - Asian countries to do masters from?
    59:44 - Competitive programming Vs Interview: Which is tougher?
    1:02:00 - Indian headquarters Vs US Headquarters: Quality of work
    1:04:15 - AI or ML companies that are doing good in India

    1 hr 13 min
  • Code pe Charcha - Ep #03 : Starting a Company? What Tech-Stack is right for you?

    Tech stack varies between different types of apps, industries, and project scales. 

    Some tech solutions mature faster than others. Some gain popularity and stay trending for years. Some become obsolete and get abandoned.  With the growing number of choices, it becomes harder to decide what technology stack will better meet the requirements of your project. 

    It’s especially difficult as no person has tried everything and could share an unbiased opinion.  

    In this live session, Abhimanyu Saxena (Co-founder: Scaler Academy) and Arnav Gupta(ex-Engineering Head of Zomato Android App), share some insights on how you can pick the right tech stack for your new company.

    1 hr 1 min
  • Code pe Charcha - Ep #02 :Time Management for Engineers - experiences of Engineers and Managers

    Have you ever had a situation where the work load was so immense that you ended up forgetting what to do?  

    Have you been frustrated because you couldn't give your best on a project just because you lacked the time? 

    Instances like these are a regular occurrence in the life of any engineer or working professional , but what makes the real difference between an "A" grade job and an "OK" job is how effectively one is able to manage his/her time and do the job effectively within deadlines. Time management is the key to solving all such problems once and for all. 

    Now time management being such a vague term, one may wonder what are some of the top tips and tricks to a good and effective time management system which not only helps you in your engineering career but in your professional life as well.

    In this episode, Yash Mimani, Bhavik Rasyara (Business Heads at Scaler Academy) and Arnav Gupta (ex Android lead at Zomato and Target) discuss some tips from their personal and professional lives on how they manage time better.

    57 min
  • Code pe Charcha - Ep #01 : Ed-tech and Software Engineering - Past, Present and Future

    In this live session on 'Ed-tech and Software Engineering - Past, Present and Future', Abhimanyu Saxena (Co-founder- Scaler Academy) and Arnav Gupta (ex-Engineering Head of Zomato Android App) discuss about the impact of ed-tech industry and it's role in shaping future Engineers. They shall discuss on the innovations/disruptions they are expecting in content, pedagogy, mode of delivery and distribution in the next 5-10 years.



    1 hr

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