I’m Adhyan Chawla — a Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft (ex‑PayU), but my journey didn’t start from privilege or perfect opportunities. I come from a tier‑3 college, and everything I’ve achieved so far has come from relentless consistency, learning from failures, and facing some of the toughest interviews in the industry. I’ve given 50+ interviews at top product‑based companies, learning exactly what works — and more importantly, what doesn’t. That journey transformed me from someone figuring things out on my own… to someone building scalable, reliable backend systems used by millions. At PayU, I worked in the Core Payments team, contributing to high‑scale, mission‑critical, real‑time systems. At Microsoft, I work on complex backend architectures where engineering excellence isn’t optional it’s the baseline. Over time, I’ve realized something powerful: Talent is common, guidance is rare. And the right guidance at the right time can completely change someone’s trajectory. 💡 Why I’m here on Topmate I want to help students and engineers who feel lost — the same way I once did. If you’re struggling with interviews, system design, confidence, or career clarity… I’ve been there. And I know exactly how to get you through it. 🔥 I can help you: Crack product‑based interviews with clarity and confidence Master backend fundamentals & real-world system design Build a preparation strategy that actually works Improve your thought process and coding maturity Make better career decisions with context, not fear My goal is simple: To help you break the ceiling you think exists, because it doesn’t.