Hey there! I’m Vinit, a Software Engineer at Amazon and a Columbia University grad in Management Science & Engineering (GPA 3.97/4.0, top 1% at VIT before that). My journey’s been a mix of engineering, data science, and business strategy — from interning at Samsung R&D (patent in ML), to analyzing financial markets at Futures First, to leading a UNDP project that used AI to predict political violence across 13 countries. Now, at Amazon, I work on building systems that cut latency in half and save $$$ in infra costs. But beyond the resume lines, I know the struggle behind the scenes: Graduating without a job and applying to 1,000+ roles, figuring out visa + career uncertainty as an international student, switching gears from wanting to do product management to software engineering, cracking Amazon interviews after countless rejections. That’s why I use Topmate - to help others navigate what I wish someone had told me earlier. Here’s how I can help you: • Breaking into your first SWE job (interview prep, resume strategy, LinkedIn + cold emailing hacks). • Navigating career paths (SWE vs PM vs Data Science). • Guidance for international students: OPT/H-1B realities, job search tactics. • Storytelling your projects so recruiters actually notice you. If you’re figuring out your next step, let’s talk. Whether it’s mock interviews, polishing your resume, or just a candid chat about the tech industry — I’d love to help you build clarity and confidence. Book a session and let’s turn uncertainty into a strategy.