Hey Everyone,
I am Rahul Verma and currently work as a Software Engineer II at PAR Technology.
Like many software engineers, I wanted to switch to a better product-based company but I did not know whether my preparations were on the right track or not. Even though I knew that Data Structure and Algorithms (DSA) and System Design were important topics, it was difficult for me to find a learning structure and consistency.
That's when I decided to join Bosscoder Academy's Software program.
Looking back, I can confidently say it was one of the best decisions for my interview preparation.
My Preparation Journey with Bosscoder Academy
The major change I felt after joining Bosscoder Academy was the well-designed curriculum.
While earlier I was trying questions randomly from various sources, now I had a proper roadmap where all essential concepts were arranged in a systematic way so I could cover each of them thoroughly and concentrate on those aspects that really matter for interviews in software engineering.
The learning process was well-organized.
Review of the DSA Track
The instructors delivered everything in a very detailed manner, making sure that even difficult topics are understood easily. Everything was very systematic, and each module seamlessly connected to the other.
The thing which I liked the most was the quality of assignments and practice problems. These were not arbitrary assignments rather, they were selected in such a way as to solidify the concepts learned from the lecture.
System Design Review
The System Design program was equally impressive.
It was nicely structured and provided the means to better comprehend the topics related to system design. The notes were very helpful, could be easily revised, and came in handy during the interviews.
Moreover, the practice questions made it easier for me to understand how the system design interviews work.
To sum up, I really enjoyed the high quality of learning materials.
Mentorship Program
Another aspect that I would like to highlight is the 1:1 mentorship.
My mentor was very supportive, encouraging and truly helped me to get better at something. All my mock interviews were conducted right on schedule and all the feedback helped me to understand what my weaknesses are.
Overall, it was very helpful to have an experienced person guiding me through the process.
Interview Preparation Experience
While preparing for interviews in a product-based company, there is a lot more than just sitting through the lectures.
Bosscoder Academy offered me:
- An organized learning path
- Good DSA practice questions
- System Design course with relevant topics
- Mock Interviews with mentors who had industry experience
These aspects made my preparation smooth and goal-focused.
The Outcome
Finally, after I prepared myself for the interviews, I was able to make the switch, achieving 200% hike as Software Engineer II at PAR Technology.
The structure of the course, good practice questions, mentorship, and mock interviews all contributed to developing my interviewing skills.
Final Review
In general, I really enjoyed my experience with Bosscoder Academy.
Both DSA and System Design concepts are well-curated and cover all the necessary aspects of preparing for software engineering interviews. The learning materials are high-quality, the mentors are helpful, and the mock interviews are great practice of real-life interviews.
If you are preparing for software engineering interviews and you need a structured roadmap for DSA and System Design, I highly recommend Bosscoder Academy to you.
