I started my career at Wipro — a service-based company — where the first 2 years were a real grind. Coming from an Electronics & Telecom (ENTC) background, Java felt like a foreign language, and good project exposure was hard to come by. After 2.5 years, I made my first switch to HCL, landing a solid salary hike — but ended up stuck in a legacy, outdated project with almost no learning. I decided to leave within 8 months, but this time I did it differently: I upskilled first, rebuilt my profile, and targeted the right opportunities. That move opened the door to a company working on the latest tech stack, where I spent 3.5 years genuinely growing — hands-on, deep, meaningful learning. Armed with that foundation, I made the leap to Autodesk, where I've been for the last 4 years. Within 3.5 years of hard work and continuous growth, I earned my promotion to Principal Engineer. If you're navigating a similar journey — stuck in the wrong project, unsure when to switch, or trying to break out of a service-company plateau — let's connect. I've been there, and I'd love to help you chart your own path forward.