Utkarsh Dwivedi's story is nothing short of being inspirational for all the tech aspirants out there. Utkarsh Dwivedi hails from Lucknow and holds a B.Tech degree in Computer Science from Lovely Professional University. His story is a classic example of the continuous hard work and perseverance needed to achieve one’s career goals. Utkarsh had a keen interest in learning new concepts and was always a curious student from the get-go. But the journey was not that easy for him. Utkarsh had faced a lot of challenges early on in his career. He always wanted to support and provide for his family and this motivated him to work even more harder to fulfill his dreams.

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Utkarsh, while undergoing his B.Tech, was not able to connect with the concepts and technologies that he was learning. He was able to score good marks but an in-depth understanding of core concepts was something he was lacking. He felt directionless and this impacted his studies which was a period of struggle for Utkarsh. He was not getting placement opportunities on campus. Nevertheless, Utkarsh was relentless and motivated to prepare himself for interviews. While trying his hand at his problem-solving skills he came across the InterviewBit platform which introduced him to Scaler Academy.

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"My journey in college was not easy. Having arrears in subjects and placements happening, I knew I was at a low point in my life. Around this time, Abhimanyu visited our campus and gave us tips and guidance on how we can impact our careers. The competition was tough, and opportunities were fewer during placements. Also, coming from a family background with financial constraints, I knew I had to support my family. After joining the Scaler Academy, I got an in-depth understanding of core concepts and technologies. The mentors were very supportive, and the curriculum was well structured. The placement support was also quite impressive and the Scaler Academy goes out of its way to help its learners. I would like to thank Abhimanyu, Anshuman and the entire team at Scaler who are working towards helping tech professionals like me and impacting lives,' 'said Utkarsh Dwivedi, Scaler Alumni.

Challenges

Utkarsh like many tech aspirants had his struggles and challenges he had to deal with. While doing his engineering, Utkarsh had few arrears in his subjects and placements were happening around the same time. This was a low point in his life and he was low on confidence. Around this time, Abhimanyu (Co-Founder, Scaler) came to his college to deliver an address. The invaluable insights and guidance provided by Abhimanyu gave Utkarsh motivation to upskill himself, be industry-relevant and have the necessary skill set needed to elevate his professional career. He had to initially apply off-campus and figure out a way but nothing was working out for him. Whatever challenges he came across, he was determined to have the right mindset and attitude and take the necessary steps to overcome these challenges.

Enrolling in Scaler Academy

After enrolling in the Scaler Academy program, Utkarsh went through a comprehensive learning experience where he was introduced to novel concepts and technologies. The personalized mentorship was something that stood out for Utkarsh. The mentors play a vital role in supporting and guiding learners with whatever doubts or problems they have. The well-structured curriculum by Scaler Academy is designed in such a way that learners don’t miss out on any important skills needed for them to apply on the job. The interactive learning experience is something that stands out about the Scaler Academy. After the program, Utkarsh is more confident about his skill set and capabilities.

Industry Exposure and Networking

After joining the Scaler Academy, Utkarsh interacted with other learners and instructors from the tech industry who provided valuable guidance and shared their experiences within the industry. This peer-to-peer interaction gave Utkarsh a lot of valuable information about what other learners are facing in terms of challenges and opportunities. The community at Scaler Academy is such that you collaborate on projects, share job referrals and interview experiences. Scaler Academy offers these networking opportunities to learners which provides an all-inclusive learning environment.

Landing the Job and Advice for Students

Utkarsh, after enrolling in the Scaler Academy program, had a good grasp of the fundamentals of programming. The expert mentors guided Utkarsh with interviews and career choices. After upskilling from Scaler Academy, Utkarsh secured a three-figure salary hike and currently is a Senior Software Engineer at Cyware Labs. Utkarsh’s piece of advice for the current and future generations is to start giving time for interview preparation every day while doing your undergraduate program. By not waiting for the last moment and consistently devoting time to prepare yourself and identify the areas you need to work on. By working hard early on, one can be confident and polish the skill sets needed to have a successful career.

 

 

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