In this episode, featured not-expert is Sohan Sethi. Sohan is a data visualization aficionado and loves effective story-telling using data. He’s also been Top Data Visualization Voice on LinkedIn on numerous occasions, spreading the knowledge and empowering others to excel at business analytics and data visualization. We discuss: General tips for job-seekers seeking employment as business analysts What makes a good dashboard and how to effectively perform story-telling using data Sohan’s 3-step ...
Jul 11, 2024•47 min•Ep. 15
In this episode, my guest is Vrishin Subramaniam. Vrishin is a CFP (Certified Financial Planner) who is on a mission to help NRIs achieve financial freedom - by helping them be millionaires. Vrishin helps provide a blueprint that can be followed by anyone in the US in the capacity of a student or a working professional. We discuss: How to build wealth as a student, best practices and some common pitfalls How to build wealth as a salaried employee on OPT (and STEM OPT) How to deal with student lo...
Jul 03, 2024•46 min•Ep. 14
In this episode, featured not-experts are Akshansh Pandey and Harshita Gupta. Akshansh and Harshita are computer science engineering students at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology. Perhaps more notably, they’re also actors and film-makers - having taught themselves how to make short films for their YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@4log_Official) and the Film Society at KIIT. We discuss: -How two engineering students became interested in film-making and their initial experiences ...
Jun 26, 2024•48 min•Ep. 13
In this episode, featured not-expert is Kaushik Sunder. Kaushik is a Global PhD Fellow at NYU Abu Dhabi. Prior to that, he completed his Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana State University. We discuss: - The circumstances that led Kaushik to move to the UAE and his insights into the country’s rapid development. - The contrasts and parallels in education systems between India, the US, and the UAE, focusing on the unique features of each. - The job market in the UAE, including...
Jun 19, 2024•44 min•Ep. 12
In this episode, the featured not-expert is Farheen Hussain. Farheen is a construction management technology professional at Jacobs. Starting out as an architect, she successfully pivoted into a career in construction management, where she is now making a definitive impact while challenging existing norms in a male dominated industry. #construction #constructionmanagement #womeninconstruction #architecture #projectmanagement #constructionsuccess #purdueuniversity #genderequality #womenpower #con...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 11
In this episode, featured not-expert is Devendra Chhajer. Devendra has been living and working in France for the past 5 years or so, having moved there to finish his Global Management Program from SP Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR). We discuss:- - Devendra's move to Paris and transition to life in the city - Loves and challenges of living in Paris - Overcoming language barriers and tips for learning French - Reality of academics at IESEG, Paris and Devendra’s experiences - T...
Jun 05, 2024•59 min•Ep. 10
In this episode, my guest is Kati Hutsell, who is a career advisor at Purdue University and a former recruiter for Google, Amazon, and Meta. We discuss: Kati's experience and insights from recruiting at top Big Tech companies What makes a resume stand out and Google’s 3 criteria for successful applicants The impact of online courses and certifications on resumes Debunking myths about the job application process and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Differences in recruiting for early careers vs. ...
May 29, 2024•59 min•Ep. 9
In this episode, featured not-expert is Utpal Nadiger. Utpal is a co-founder at Digger, but perhaps more notably, a life-long cricket fanatic. He has played semi-professionally in India and continues to play club cricket in the UK as of May 2024, and has also co-founded The Cricket Revolution, which is a product for cricketers to leverage to get better at the sport. One striking theme underlines Utpal’s remarkable life-journey thus far - his belief that when faced with making an important life-d...
May 22, 2024•57 min•Ep. 8
In this episode, my guest is Shivangi Sharma , who at the time of recording is an upcoming MBA graduate at UCLA. While each person’s experience of getting an MBA degree can be very distinct, Shivangi’s experience is best described with a term I contrived - the 360 MBA. We discuss: a framework for how to choose and get into your dream school in the US. Shivangi helps lay down a framework for exactly where to start, how to assess your options once you graduate, and how to find and reach out to you...
May 15, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 7
In this episode, my guests are Ritwik and Kartik Khator. The twin brothers Ritwik and Kartik are the founders of Startup Indian , which is a company that offers research, analysis, and financial expertise services to startups and founders. We discuss: the twins’ journey to becoming Chartered Accountants (the equivalent for which is CPA in the US), and how to avoid the numerous pitfalls that make it such an uphill battle how Kartik and Ritwik chose to go out on their own instead of being employed...
May 08, 2024•56 min•Ep. 6
In this episode, my guest in this episode is Raghav Taparia . Raghav is a financial investment aficionado who has successfully built out robust systems for making strides towards his financial goals. During this episode, he shares a wealth of knowledge starting with a brief investment for dummies section, investing principles, paycheck allocation methods, and most importantly, how anyone can build their own investment plan to steadily progress towards their own financial goals. Raghav discloses ...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 5
My guest for this episode is Shikhaj Jakhete . Shikhaj is a Technical Account Manager at Adobe. More importantly, he is a trailblazer in the art and science of personal branding online as well as in real life. Focusing keenly on authenticity and through insightful storytelling, Shikhaj has carved out for himself a compelling online presence, most notably on LinkedIn. We discuss how one can get started with curating their own personal brand online and explore some of the many benefits and potenti...
Apr 24, 2024•46 min•Ep. 4
In this episode, my guest is Aditya Kothari. Aditya is a Senior Business Analyst at Capital One. He is a self-taught case interview aficionado who has helped dozens of students crack their case interviews. Case interviews are a common method used by consulting firms, and increasingly, by tech companies to assess a candidate’s problem-solving abilities and analytical skills. During a case interview, candidates work with the interviewer to analyze, identify key issues, and propose solutions for a ...
Apr 17, 2024•55 min•Ep. 3
In this episode, my guest is Pragya Sinha. Pragya is a Technical Program Manager at Amazon. The reason I requested Pragya to be a guest for this episode is that she’s proven that despite the extremely challenging times (pertaining to tech job-hunting in 2024), it is indeed possible to get hired for your dream role - if you pick the right approach. We begin our discussion with why Pragya moved to the US for her Master’s and how she decided which course she wanted to undertake. We go over some com...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 2
In this episode, my guest is Ananta Chhajer . Ananta currently ranks among India's fastest-growing educational content creators. Millions of students turn to Ananta's content for guidance on cracking the CAT, one of the trickiest entrance exams for admission to India's top B-schools. We discuss Ananta's journey to the best B-school in India and how he got there. We find out about his choice to risk it all and redo the exam, which is only given once a year, to gain admission to his dream school...
Apr 03, 2024•48 min•Ep. 1
