Muhammad Simak - Analytical Lead @ Google (Chicago, USA)

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Get ready to explore the incredible journey of Muhammad Simak, Analytical Lead at Google! 🚀 From beautiful Karachi to Chicago, discover how he broke into Google without the "traditional" assumed background. Simak shares his experiences living as a Muslim in the United States and offers practical tips for entering the tech industry. Tune in for inspiration and gain valuable insights into the path that led him to work for one of the world's most sought-after companies. 🌟
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Chapters

1. Simak's Family Journey : From Pakistan to the USA (00:01:49)

2. Living as a Muslim in the United States (00:09:16)

3. What brought him to break into tech ? (00:13:52)

4. Kansas vs Chicago : lifestyle, work culture, quality of life... (00:21:09)

5. Working at Google : is it up to the hype ? (00:24:08)

6. Breaking the myth : Working from anywhere in the world ? Possible ? (00:25:58)

7. Perspective on London, UK (00:27:02)

8. Advice for anyone who wants to work in Tech (00:28:44)

9. Learning process and positioning yourself for the job market (00:29:30)

10. Time to keep up with the latest dev in tech ? (00:33:15)

11. Work life balance in the States (00:33:54)

12. Qualities Google are looking for in candidates ? (00:39:03)

13. Tips to succeed the Google interview process (00:43:45)

14. Ramadan accommodation ? (00:46:47)

15. Views on mentorship (00:50:30)

16. Mindset advice (00:52:14)