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I'm thrilled to kick off season 2 of the Career Journey Podcast, watch now!

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Hello Reader,

I'm thrilled to kick off season 2 of the Career Journey Podcast with an episode with VJ, an engineering manager at Google with an impressive tech background.

VJ’s career journey has involved various roles at Bloomberg, Amazon, and Google.

He also has a solid educational background, with a Master's in Computer Science and an MBA.

In this episode, you will learn VJ’s approach to career development, goal-setting, networking, and balancing work and life.

He has shared many tips for early-career developers and highlighted the importance of a growth mindset, both professionally and personally.

  1. Three vital engineering manager roles - strategy, tactics, and people.
  2. VJ's career development strategies
  3. Advice for early career developers
  4. VJ's journey to Bloomberg
  5. Transitioning from Bloomberg to Amazon
  6. Transitioning from Amazon to Google
  7. Setting long-term goals and short-term execution plans
  8. Balancing work, personal growth, and family life
  9. The importance of regular exercise and meditation
  10. Limiting beliefs and embracing a growth mindset
  11. Message to audience

So, settle in and let’s get started on this insightful journey.

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You can also listen to this conversation as an audio podcast on the following platforms.

This episode is filled with lessons and stories that resonate with everyone striving for growth and balance in their tech careers.

Warm regards,
Vinod

Vinod Sharma

I guide aspiring developers to amplify their online presence, get noticed, and unlock exciting career opportunities. Let’s elevate your tech journey. I talk about career tips, tech trends & time management. 24 years in tech.

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