Empowered by Upskill: Somya's Career Journey to Senior Software Engineer

Somya Singh, who hails from Kanpur, completed her Computer Science degree at Bundelkhand University and then started an internship at a well-known tech company. This opportunity eventually turned into a full-time job, marking the beginning of her career in the technology field. As she settled into her role, Somya became very comfortable with her day-to-day tasks, even as she saw many new faces come and go, each bringing different skills to the team.

Over the years, though Somya excelled in her job role, she couldn't ignore the nagging feeling that she needed to push herself further as she saw firsthand the evolution of tech industry and how different technologies and tools replaced various processes (just like AI, that is changing and improving different processes in many industries).

The dynamic nature of the tech industry meant that staying stagnant was not an option. She knew that in order to truly thrive and advance in her career, she needed to embrace change, but Somya felt very scared at the thought of leaving her comfortable routine.

Life has its own way of placing you in a phase where you have no choice but to face your fears and move forward. Similarly, life placed Somya in a situation where staying stagnant was not an option anymore. With a deep breath and a resolve to face her fears, Somya made the decision to take the leap into the unknown world of growth and development.

Though it seemed like a very big and scary challenge, Somya was determined to not let fear hold her back. She knew that the only way to truly succeed was to embrace change and welcome new challenges with open arms. And so, with a mix of anxiety and excitement, Somya embarked on her journey towards upskilling and self-improvement, ready to face whatever obstacles came her way.

As soon as the thought of upskilling struck, Somya knew she had to work on her data science skills. She didn't want to rely on self-learning for fear of slipping into her comfort zone again, so she looked for a data science course. And that is when a friend of hers recommended OdinSchool's data science course. He had received excellent training and got placed at a top company, and it encouraged Somya to explore further, only to see some of the most inspiring success stories. Motivated, Somya quickly enrolled in OdinSchool's data science course.

However, Somya was not financially well. She faced trouble paying the course fee upfront. But, she soon felt very relieved because OdinSchool is very flexible about the fee payment. The EMI option is very convenient because it lets you pay in smaller monthly installments.

Somya looks back fondly on the personalized sessions she had with both the Career Services and the Placement Team, which greatly boosted her self-confidence. Admitting that her interview skills were almost zero, having not faced an interview in a long time, she sought guidance on how to handle even the most basic questions.

The placement team provided unwavering support throughout her placement journey. They conducted mock interviews to help her assess her performance and pinpoint areas for improvement in her interview skills, which proved invaluable during her actual interviews.
After that, Somya faced 3 rounds of interviews at Prolifics with a newfound sense of self-assurance and today she is a proud Senior Software Engineer in her desired field.