What a Software Engineer at a FinTech Company Wishes They Had Known Before Entering the FinTech Industry
Aarya initially believed software development success hinged solely on programming prowess. However, Aarya wishes someone had emphasized that problem-solving without creating new issues and understanding how others interact with systems are crucial, and to "write what works" rather than focusing on sheer code volume.
Software Development, Problem-Solving, Communication, Efficiency, Industry Realities
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Job Title
Company
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Grad Programs
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Aarya Mathreja
Software Engineer
Fortune 100 FinTech Company
Arizona State University
Computer Science
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing), Technology
Product / Service / Software Development and Management
International Student, Immigrant, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Software development involves more than just programming; problem-solving skills are crucial to avoid creating new issues.
2. Focus on writing effective code that achieves the desired outcome, rather than prioritizing the quantity of code produced.
3. Consider how others will interact with your work and systems to gain a broader perspective and improve collaboration.
Transcript
Q9: Wish known before - industry
When I originally started, I thought software development was all about just programming. I believed being able to program would make me succeed in the industry.
But I wish someone had told me it's not just about programming. A lot of it comes from the fact that you need to be able to solve an issue without causing other problems.
When I originally started, I thought the more code I wrote, the better an engineer I would become. But as I've progressed in my career, I've realized that you should write what works and what achieves the goal.
Write enough code to get the task done. I believe another thing someone could have told me is to try to relate your skills to how other people would interact with them or your system. That would have been really eye-opening for me.