Pankit's Path to Tech Mastery

In 2020, I decided to take a 5-month break while the lockdown was in effect. During this time, I spent my days running, binge-watching shows, and writing a small app dealing with Covid data. After a few months, a friend working for Jupiter reached out to me, informing me that the company was aiming to improve how banking operates in India. Knowing that banking has been in a state of disrepair, I was thrilled to once again have the chance to construct a product from the ground up. Honestly, I spoke to Jiten and the team a couple of times and then I was hired. Three days later, I began work, and it's been almost 4 years already! What is your role in this company? How did you come to be in the tech industry? Ever since I was a kid, I was passionate about technology and engineering. In high school, I decided to pursue a career in software engineering, and 12 years later, I am still passionate about it. As the Senior Director of Engineering at Jupiter, I have had the opportunity to experience every aspect of engineering during my tenure here, and I'm loving it! What do you like best about the Jupiter squad? Since I joined Jupiter in 2020, I have always been proud to say that the team here is great. Even four years later, the people at Jupiter are just as outstanding. Not only are they incredibly talented, but they are also a valuable source of knowledge - any conversation with a Jovian will make you a little wiser. That's definitely one of the things that keeps me here. What motivates you regarding Jupiter's mission? The mission is very important to me. It's not something that anyone brags about, but banking in India is flawed. We at Jupiter are seeking to provide a top-notch experience for financial services. While it may be a challenging task due to the number of regulations in the finance industry, that's what makes it an exciting challenge for us to tackle. What steps have you taken to cultivate an environment of innovation and technical proficiency within your team? Essentially, at Jupiter, we embrace the opportunity to try out new things. Our culture encourages us to do so, without any boundaries or obstacles. Ideas actually come first and there is no real hierarchy to dictate how things should be done. As long as you can present a strong argument for a certain initiative, we are willing to give it a try - anything that will result in a better user experience, a higher-quality tech stack, or a more efficient manner of development is always welcome. With the right environment in place, innovation is inevitable. We continually strive to hire people who will raise our standards and add value to the team. Here, all projects must be reviewed and all members are welcomed to voice their opinion in design and architecture debates. As a result of this dedication to excellence, we are able to provide ever-improving outcomes. What steps should be taken in order to construct and direct successful technology teams? During my dozen years of working to establish two start-ups, I have observed that the best way to form an effective group is by striking a balance between autonomy and moderation. I strongly advocate laissez-faire - allow those involved to be themselves! Let people take responsibility for successes and losses, hold them accountable and do not forget to give credit where appropriate. This will cause people to compete at a higher level. Nonetheless, it is also necessary to make sure that people do not take it too far - a certain level of measure must be applied. What is the atmosphere like at Jupiter? In Jupiter, the traditional hierarchical structure is non-existent, enabling easy communication and interaction between all members of the team. Everyone here is keen to offer assistance and support as well as share their knowledge, opinions and ideas freely. This atmosphere of openness and cooperation has created a communal spirit and a collaborative environment. What is your most significant learning experience after four years at Jupiter? The most important lesson I've learned from my time at Jupiter is the value of patience. We here believe that the greatest achievements and innovative ideas can only be reached through dedicated hard work and an unrelenting desire to excel. None of our end products have been created in a single day; rather, each of them have taken a variety of planning, tireless effort, and revisions to reach their final form. We understand that patience is essential to our progress. The most incredible successes are not achieved in hurried or rushed fashion; rather, they are crafted demanding a prolonged period of growth, testing, and refinement. Briefly put, there's no such thing as a free lunch. If someone is interested in joining the Jovians, my one suggestion would be to take it seriously and put in the effort. Have a great time while you're here! Relationships don't come about incidentally, they are a result of being part of the Jupiter environment. There are so many extraordinary people here! Take the time to get to know them and form long-lasting connections.

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