I'm excited to kick off our second season with an episode with VJ, an engineering manager at Google with an impressive tech background.
VJ’s career journey has involved various roles at Bloomberg, Amazon, and Google. He also has a solid educational background, with a Master's in Computer Science and an MBA.
In this episode, we'll explore VJ’s approach to career development, goal-setting, networking, and balancing work and life. He has shared many tips for early-career developers and highlighted the importance of a growth mindset, both professionally and personally.
Whether you’re a seasoned tech professional or just starting out, this episode is filled with lessons and stories that resonate with everyone striving for growth and balance in their tech careers. So, settle in and let’s get started on this insightful journey.
00:00 Introduction
01:00 VJ introduction
05:02 Three vital engineering manager roles - strategy, tactics, and people.
06:16 VJ's career development strategies
08:46 Advice for early career developers
12:43 VJ’s journey to Bloomberg
21:14 Transitioning from Bloomberg to Amazon
26:10 Transitioning from Amazon to Google
30:19 Setting long-term goals and short-term execution plans
34:05 Balancing work, personal growth, and family life
40:52 The importance of regular exercise and meditation
47:20 Limiting beliefs and embracing a growth mindset
51:29 Thank you
You can connect with VJ on -
Website: https://vjsinsights.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/vjsinsights
Topmate.io: https://topmate.io/vjsinsights
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@vjsinsights
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vineetjoglekar/
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* https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vinodsharma
* Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9Xr96jfPnrIePhX7tt4v
* Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/career-journey-podcast/id1596569804
* Google - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83NTMxNmE4MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw
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