Tier-3 College to Zeta & Intel | Real Roadmap to Product-Based Companies | Pradeep Sharma
In this episode, we dive into the inspiring career journey of Ekta Goel — from studying in a tier-3 college to landing opportunities at top tech companies like Zeta (full-time) and cracking Intel for an internship.
We talk in detail about practical roadmaps, mistakes to avoid, and actionable tips for both freshers and working professionals. From mastering DSA and development, building strong projects, crafting an effective resume, to smart job applications and off-campus strategies — this episode covers everything you need to grow in tech.
If you’re serious about building a successful career in software engineering, this one is for you. 🚀
My name is Pradeep, and on this channel, we focus on real, no-BS conversations around software engineering. Through honest podcasts and real experiences, we aim to give tier-3 students a clear and practical roadmap to break into product-based companies.
🎙 Guest
Ekta Goel
🔗 Connect with Ekta: / ektagoel12
📩 Collaborations & Business
📧 [email protected]
📲 Follow Me On:
🎥 YouTube: / @pradeepsharmatech
💼 LinkedIn: / pradeepsharma7447
📸 Instagram: / teachpradeep
⏱ Timestamps
00:00 – 01:55 | Introduction
01:55 – 02:38 | College Journey
03:10 – 04:03 | How she crack DSA
04:03 – 05:42 | Stuck in DSA
05:42 – 06:58 | Importance of Advance DSA topics
06:58 – 08:46 | Roadmap for Each year Student
08:46 – 10:52 | How to Start Developement
10:52 – 13:14 | CGPA vs DSA vs Dev
13:14 – 14:40 | CP for FAANG
14:40 – 16:44 | How to make best resume
16:44 – 19:15 | How to apply Off-campus
19:15 – 20:38 | System Design for fresher
20:38 – 21:13 | Final GuruMantra
21:13 – 22:06 | Conclusion
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