NITian to Samsung as SWE | Work Life at Product Company | IIT vs NIT Student | ft.Harshit Pokhriyal

In EPISODE - 9 of Main Bhi Seekh Raha Hun, we sit down with Harshit Pokhriyal, an NIT graduate currently working as a Software Engineer at Samsung. In this conversation, we discuss: TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction | Meet Harshit Pokhriyal, NIT Graduate & Samsung Software Engineer 01:06 From Small Town Dreams to NIT Uttarakhand | JEE Preparation During COVID, Self Learning Through Free Resources, and the Mindset That Helped Him Stay Consistent 05:32 College Life at NIT Uttarakhand | Choosing Computer Science, Starting Coding, Building Skills, and Learning Beyond the Classroom 10:14 Placement Journey | How Harshit Prepared for Interviews, Cracked Accenture, Secured Internship Opportunities, and Eventually Reached Samsung 13:09 Friends Who Changed the Journey | Vishal, Divyansh, and Kanishka's Contribution, Building a Strong Peer Group, Sharing Resources, and Growing Together 15:10 Inside Samsung R&D | Real Work Culture, Daily Responsibilities, Team Collaboration, Learning Opportunities, and Life as a Software Engineer 24:48 NIT vs IIT Reality Check | Does College Tag Matter, Importance of CGPA, Skills That Companies Actually Look For, and Advice for Students 28:36 Family Support, Life Lessons & Career Advice | Parents' Role in His Success, Handling Rejections, Staying Motivated, and Guidance for Future Engineers 33:01 Thoughts on Ramji Pal & Code With Ram | Why Platforms Sharing Authentic Career Journeys Can Inspire and Guide Students 34:15 Friends, Mentors & Growth Mindset | Special Thanks to Vishal, Divyansh, Kanishka, and the Importance of Growing Together 35:38 Final Advice for Future Engineers | Career Lessons, Message for Students Dreaming of Samsung, and Closing Remarks Connect with Harshit Pokhriyal LinkedIn: Update soon! Whether you are preparing for placements, aiming for a software engineering role, or curious about life inside Samsung, this episode is packed with practical insights and real experiences. Host: Ramji Pal Subcribe Now! Code With Ram for more conversations on technology, careers, coding, placements, and personal growth. #Samsung #SoftwareEngineer #NIT #CampusPlacement #NITvsIIT #Coding #TechCareer #EngineeringStudents #CodeWithRam