FORESIGHT(2023): Summer Internship at Nutanix | Nikhil Saraswat |
Brief Introduction:
My name is Nikhil Saraswat, and I am currently pursuing my B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Kharagpur. I am a third-year undergraduate student.
How did you get into Nutanix? What was the selection procedure?
I participated in the Internship season phase – 1 by Career Development Center at IIT Kharagpur, and Nutanix visited on Day 1. I cleared the coding round and subsequent interviews and secured an internship at Nutanix.
How to prepare for them?
I believe that one must focus on DSA (Data Structures and Algorithms) and prepare a good CV that highlights relevant projects and experiences. To prepare for DSA, one must practice problems based on various topics such as Graphs, Dynamic Programming, Binary Search, Two-Pointer, DSU, Trie, etc. It is also essential to develop soft skills. Specifically for Nutanix, they conduct a debugging round where they give you a Python code to debug and identify the bugs. In my interview, this round was merged with the technical round.
What difficulties did you face while preparing for this Company/Profile? How did you overcome this problem?
As I was preparing for the SDE (Software Development Engineer) profile, I faced challenges such as lack of confidence in weaker topics and time management. To overcome these, I joined an online course on DSA for placements and internships offered by AlgoZenith. I practiced a lot of problems on the platform and other coding platforms such as Codeforces, LeetCode, and InterviewBit. I also participated in coding contests on Codeforces and Codechef to improve my coding skills and handle pressure during coding rounds. To manage my time effectively, I allocated time for learning new concepts and problem-solving practice.
According to you, who should ideally apply for this job?
I believe that anyone who wants to secure a decent internship in the SDE profile should prepare and apply for this company.
Any specific advice you want to give to the junta sitting for internships this year?
My advice to anyone who wants to secure a decent internship in the SDE profile is to practice problems based on DSA, learn soft skills, and improve communication skills.
What are some of the major points you think would be valid to mention in your CV while targeting this profile?(any specific suggestions you would like to make?)
In a CV, it is important to include prior internships, experiences, and relevant projects. Ideally, one should limit it to 3-4 projects and highlight past achievements such as ranks in coding competitions and contests. It is also essential to format the CV in a fluent and professional language.
