CDSP 28: (Google) Senior Software Engineer - Kesann Walrond-McClean
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In this episode, Kesann shares his framework for problem-solving, coding tips, and how he cracked an interview at Google. He is originally from Barbados and is currently a Senior Software Engineer at Google and also worked at amazon as Intern and Software Engineer. ✅ Connect with Dr. Mark Moyou on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmoyou/ ✅ Connect with Kesann Walrond-McClean on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kesann-walrond-mcclean/ 📒 Chapters 0:00:00 Opening 0:00:39 Kesann Mcloud introduction 0:01:53 Journey to Google 0:04:24 Impact and future of tech in the Caribbean 0:05:59 High school journey & getting started with programming 0:09:56 Choosing college and maintaining a good habit system 0:14:57 Hardwork sets you for success in career 0:18:04 Kesann's coding best practices  0:19:03 Lessons learnt as an intern at Amazon 0:24:04 Experience working at Amazon 0:28:12 Interviewing process at Google  0:30:36 Kesann's framework for problem solving 0:33:12 Working as Individual contributor at Google 0:37:40 Experience as working on campus  0:40:39 Advice for students and professionals 0:51:25 How to keep yourself motivated 0:53:23 Kesaan's personality and strength 0:55:39 Top 3 investing advice tips 0:57:41 Book recommendations ✅ Email us at: [email protected] #caribbeandatascience #motivation
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