Hi, I’m Somdev Basu — Software Development Engineer II | Java Mentor | Spring Boot Expert | Backend Developer Coach | Career Mentor for Engineers I’m a Software Development Engineer II (SDE-2) at Western Union, with over 4 years of experience in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, Kafka, Angular, SQL, System Design, and Distributed Systems — building large-scale, high-availability applications in the FinTech and payments industry. Previously, I worked at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on multiple Mastercard projects, contributing to secure payment systems, backend optimization, and enterprise-grade microservices architecture. Having personally made the transition from a service-based company to a global product-based organization, I now help developers do the same — smarter and faster. As a mentor on Topmate, I guide engineers and aspiring developers to: 💡 Transition from service-based to product-based companies with a structured plan 💡 Crack SDE-1, SDE-2, and Backend Developer interviews at top tech firms 💡 Master Core Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Kafka, and Microservices with real-world use cases 💡 Strengthen Data Structures, Algorithms, and System Design for interviews 💡 Build projects and portfolios that impress recruiters at product-based companies 💡 Write ATS-optimized resumes and improve LinkedIn visibility 💡 Learn effective career planning, technical growth, and salary negotiation strategies I’ve gone through 20+ interviews across leading tech companies and understand how to prepare strategically — what matters, what doesn’t, and where to focus your effort. My mentoring is practical, personalized, and focused on results. 🚀 Why mentees choose my mentorship: ✅ Deep experience in both service-based and product-based ecosystems ✅ Proven success helping mentees secure SDE, Backend, and Java Developer roles ✅ Step-by-step breakdown of microservices design, API development, Kafka event flow, and Spring Boot architecture ✅ Real-world advice on interview preparation, career growth, and job switching ✅ Clear guidance for developers in TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, and other service firms aiming to move into top product-based companies like Western Union, PayPal, Mastercard, Visa, Razorpay, Amazon, or Google If you’re serious about career growth, Java backend mastery, or breaking into product-based companies, this is where you start. I’ll help you build a clear roadmap, close your skill gaps, and position yourself as a strong candidate for the next big opportunity in tech. 🔥 Let’s turn your preparation into an actual offer — and your potential into performance 💪