Shubham was excellent, his advice around YC was very applicable and insightful would 100% recommend
Janak Sunil
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It was a great session and a eye opener He was truly an inspiration in both career and personality wise would love to have a many sessions with him to groom myself professionally as well as personally Keep rocking 🎉🎉
Dhamodharan
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It was very informative discussion with Shubham. Through his extensive expertise, he provided me invaluable guidance regarding career advancement. if some person is looking for roadmap for being a good software developer then i would recommend that he/she should take guidance from him as an interview perspective and being good engineer.
anil parmar
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I had a great conversation with Shubham. He has a remarkable ability to put people at ease. Shubham provided me with valuable suggestions that I'm confident will assist me in my future interviews. Without a doubt, he is someone worth connecting with. I highly recommend having a session with Shubham.
Hassan Azhar
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Engaging in a recent 1:1 mentorship, my perspective on work took a dynamic turn, while I grasped the vital advantages of cultivating relationships and effective communication in our professional realm, all gleaned from his impactful personal journey. His narratives illuminated industry intricacies, emphasizing the nuanced importance of creating a tangible impact, fostering positive change within our present company. I enthusiastically recommend such mentorship encounters to fellow professionals, as they possess the potential to not only reshape career trajectories but also to fundamentally alter perceptions of work and its profound possibilities
Ajay Saundeep
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Had a great insightful conversation, the best part about it was that we were sharing experiences and brainstorming situations. Things in software engineering are very poetic if you are talking to the right people and this 1:1 was exactly the same. Thanks again for the session it was really beneficial.
Shubham is so insightful and willing to take the extra mile to provide you with assistance that’s far beyond your expectations!
Very knowledgeable about the current market given all its conditions, and will certainly inform you with insightful tips to take your career to the next level!
Mustafa Ahmed
7th Aug, 2023
About me
I am thrilled to introduce myself as the Co-Founder and CTO of Firstwork, an innovative HR tech platform revolutionizing the way businesses hire, onboard, and manage seasonal frontline workers. Firstwork, a proud member of the Y Combinator (YC) S24 batch, combines cutting-edge AI with practical solutions to address the unique challenges faced by industries like logistics, care services, and delivery companies.
With a proven track record as a seasoned Director of Engineering at Deel and extensive experience at prestigious companies like Rippling, Amazon, and multiple startups, I bring a wealth of knowledge in driving innovation, fostering high-performing teams, and delivering exceptional results.
Key Achievements:
Rippling: Built the Global Expansion team from scratch, paving the way for products like EOR (Employer of Record), Global HRIS, Global Contractors, Global Compliance, and Global Work Authorization, establishing Rippling on the global map.
BuildTraders: Led Tech and Product for BuildTraders, and co-founded Cozilla, a property management startup acquired by BuildTraders.
Firstwork: At Firstwork, I focus on leveraging AI to power dynamic hiring flows, compliance automation, perpetual workforce compliance, and payroll solutions for frontline industries.
Strengths:
Technical Excellence: Strong command of Data Structures, Algorithms, Python, and web technologies, with extensive experience in e-commerce and scalable platforms.
Organization Building: Designed and led small to medium engineering organizations, nurturing talent across all experience levels.
Product Development: Initiated, built, and maintained customer-focused platforms with strategic vision and execution.
Market Insight: Expert in competitor analysis and product ideation, crafting roadmaps that leverage the latest tech trends.
Technologies:
Python, Flask, Ruby, AngularJS, JQuery, SqlAlchemy, JavaScript, Java, C++, and more.
With over 9+ years of experience as an Engineering Manager, Product Owner, and Individual Contributor, I am passionate about building innovative products and strong engineering teams, solving complex challenges, and driving meaningful impact.