Sourabh demonstrated great technical depth in High-Level Design and clearly explained the drawbacks and pain points in my approach. We had a very insightful discussion comparing multiple approaches and analyzing why one would work better than the others. He also provided specific guidance on which Leadership Principles I should focus on during my introduction, instead of keeping it generic. That feedback was particularly helpful and actionable.
I’m an experienced backend engineer with strong hands-on experience building and maintaining scalable, real-world systems. Over the years, I’ve worked extensively on system design (HLD & LLD), API design, and complex workflows, including KYC, risk classification, and compliance-driven systems.
My journey as an engineer has been shaped by working on production systems with real business and regulatory constraints, where design correctness, clarity, and edge-case handling truly matter. This practical exposure has helped me develop a strong ability to break down ambiguous problems and design solutions that are both interview-ready and production-ready.
I’ve sharpened my interview and design skills through continuous preparation, design discussions, and mentoring engineers preparing for backend and system design interviews. This has enabled me to confidently tackle system design rounds and technical discussions focused on trade-offs, scalability, and API contracts.
Now, I’m passionate about giving back to the engineering community by helping backend engineers improve their system design thinking, interview performance, and career growth. My goal is to share practical insights and real-world approaches that help engineers go beyond textbook answers and succeed in both interviews and day-to-day engineering roles.