5 Years

Folks, I couldn't post a video for the last 2 weeks because of loads of stuff going on. Regardless, join me in this captivating dive into my 5 years at Google.
From unexpected encounters in the cafeteria to facing challenges alongside prodigies & from dreaming big to becoming a tech lead, I share invaluable insights gained in the midst of brilliant minds.
Explore the key learnings, including embracing responsibility along with ownership, balancing skills and challenges, and the nuanced world of software engineering. Discover the secrets of thriving amidst industry giants and uncover unique stories that shaped my ‪@Google‬ experience. 🌟
I compiled all my learnings in this LinkedIn article: / 5-years-google-learnin... . In case you are interested in the reading format, you can read through the detailed article.
In the video, I also talk about G15: How Googlers put on weight in the first month of joining the company :P
🔑 Highlights:
💡 Core learnings: Ownership, Active learning, and active listening.
🎯 Eng-specific insights: Why too many hooks are dangerous, Designing for today and the future, Code reviews.
🌌 Unique experiences: Blaming the process not individuals, The readability program, and the Google mono repo.
#TechLead #SoftwareEngineeringJourney #careergrowth
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Got questions? Reach out to me here:
Instagram: / hundred_gb
Telegram: t.me/hundred_gb
Linkedin: / gaurav-bhola
Twittter: / gauravbhola_in
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[@hdkloh6857]

Congratulations not for 5yrs at Google but for surviving from recent Google Layoffs...😊

[@srivatsajoshi]

Nice video . The light on your mic is distracting

[@alloc7260]

This comment is more than that😅

[@faizanahmed9304]

Definitely will check out the article. Hoping for more such quality content.

[@theapache64]

lol. 0:03 my google assitant got triggered. i think we sound the same :D

[@100GB]

Lol

[@buntyalex3629]

Can we know features of Android 15 and internal name of Android 15😅😅

[@100GB]

I don't want to get kicked out of my job 😂😂
Having said that, you should keep an eye on the developer builds when they come next year. They will have new features.

[@hitesh2293]

This is so much interesting. I really like this type of content where the individual is explaining the right way to code. It might not matter when you are a college student, but if you know this while being in college, it will give you an upper hand. Thanks for all the hard work and effort you are putting into making these types of videos. Kudos to you, Gaurav! 🙌

[@100GB]

Thanks for the kind words. Glad u liked

[@Algorithmswithsubham]

sir i have question, that if I ask you for a referral in Google what things you would be looking for in my resume

[@100GB]

You should watch my resume video. You will get a great answer out of it. 😀

[@AnkitKumar-vd2dd]

So you must be a millionear by now!!!

[@100GB]

Ha ha! LOL no! My US time is only 2 years. 3 years was in India :P

[@bhaskardas4675]

very informative and wonderful to learn from this. Proud Indian

[@Anonymous-fd2fu]

simple video and great learning 🙌

[@rahulremanan9240]

Such a quality content 👏
Thank you!

[@Crisis24]

0:04

[@gourabsarker9552]

Sir how much do you earn as a software engineer at google now? Plz reply. Thanks a lot.

[@shibusharma7098]

Gaurav sir please give me a suggestion on what should I choose between react native and flutter on the basis of current job market and demand in india
Or should i do native Android i am very confused please help me out with this

[@sujit_webdev]

Congratulations on completing 5 years at Google!

[@dikshabhola8271]

💯💯👍

[@mirapakaya]

congrats Gaurav on 5 years!

[@sudoupdate]

There is nothing crazy about people joining back google after their failed startup attempt :)