Finding the Perfect* Team
I had a tough experience with my second team at Google. Without going into details, I can say that I was naive when joining and didn’t ask the critical quest...
Posts by Year
2024
Google: My Journey Across Multiple Teams
During my time at Google, I had the privilege of working on 3 vastly different teams. My motivation for this post is to give you a glimpse into the diverse w...
Blog Revival
It’s amazing how time flies. The last time I posted on an earlier version of this blog was in August 2020, shortly after I was accepted to Google. Fast forwa...
2020
Google: Landing the SWE Job - Part 1
The following notes reflect some of my personal thoughts on applying to Google, where I’ve been working since July 2020. These notes are best suited for juni...
2019
Oxford: Q&A for Applicants
I wrote this piece since I had a lot of people reach out to me via Linkedin with similar questions about applying to Oxford.
Oxford: Picking a College (House)
What’s the difference between Oxford University and the Oxford Colleges?
Oxford MSc Application: Passing the Take Home Assignment & Interview
You’ve submitted your application to the Oxford CompSci MSc Program! What happens next?
Oxford MSc Application: Personal Statement
To apply to most Oxford courses, you need to submit a personal statement. In many countries, including mine, students in school don’t write many essays, if a...
Oxford: the Good, the Bad, & the Ugly
Oxford, like other places, isn’t perfect. Here’s a breakdown of what I loved & hated about it.
2018
Oxford: The CompSci MSc Program
This post is intended to give you an idea of what to expect if you enroll in the Oxford MSc in Computer Science program. Beyond discussing the course structu...
Oxford: Securing a Scholarship for MSc Students
Studying at Oxford is expensive, but there are many scholarships available for MSc students. With careful planning, there is a good chance you can secure at ...