Gaurav Singhal

Ever stare at an “engineering ladder” and think: “What do these titles actually mean? Where do I even stand?” If so, you’re not alone. Let’s break it down in plain English. What is an engineering ladder and why does it matter? * It’s not just about titles. It

You built stuff — Now, show why it matters! Here’s how to translate “I shipped code” into “I moved the needle.” Why impact storytelling beats activity lists (and how to do it) * Leaders and orgs care about outcomes—did you help the team/product/customers win? * Use the “so what?

Sometimes, “Great work!” isn’t Great news. Here are the warning signs to catch early—and what to do next. What are the biggest red flags in manager feedback? * Only generic praise (“Good job”), never specifics. * The focus of feedback keeps changing every few months (no clear goals or moving

Let’s be honest. The moment you get the “performance review” invite in your calendar, your mind races—Did I do enough? Did I deliver impact? No one teaches you performance review prep in computer science, but it doesn’t have to be a panic-fest. Why Performance Reviews Matter More