I’m Nanda, a Data Engineer with 3+ years of experience building data and AI solutions using Databricks, PySpark, SQL, Python, Azure, and GenAI. I started my career as a software engineer and gradually moved deeper into data engineering, working on real-world problems involving large-scale ETL pipelines, data platforms, analytics, and RAG/LLM applications. Along the way, I’ve gone through multiple technical interviews and job transitions, which has given me a good understanding of what companies actually look for beyond just matching keywords on a resume. I enjoy breaking down complex technical problems into simple, practical concepts. Through Topmate, I’d like to share what I’ve learned from hands-on projects, interview preparation, resume building, and navigating the Data Engineering job market.