Deva Gerald
@deva_gerald
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Head of Engineering @Arattai 💬| Personal Finance Enthusiast 💵🪧 | Philatelist 💮 & Numismatist 🪙
Chennai, India
Joined November 2016
Arattai is now #1 on both App Store and Play Store 🎉 Thank you for the trust and support! 💛 #Arattai #MadeInIndia #MadeForTheWorld #StayConnected
Arattai is now #1 on both Play Store and App Store. A proud and humbling moment for us. Thank you all for making this possible!💛 #StayConnected #Arattai
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6/ 💬 Experienced folks: How has the landscape changed for freshers? Do you see more opportunities, tougher competition, or just better tools? Share your thoughts to help the next generation grow! 👀 Next up: How to approach the job market as a fresher?
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5/ How to stand out in today’s job market? 🛠️ Show your skills, not just your resume 📊 Deliver outcomes, not just talk experience ⚡ Be adaptable, not just theoretical 🚀 Take initiative, don’t just chase marks
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4/ To freshers out there: If you can code well, showcase real work, and adapt fast, you are already ahead of where I was 10 years ago. 💡 You either learn and build or you get left behind. No shortcuts in today’s job market.
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3/ Fast forward to today: 📈 The market is far more competitive 🌐 Students get early access to everything 🧠 ChatGPT, YouTube, and open-source projects speed up learning There is no need to wait for a teacher or perfect timing anymore!
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2/ I knew the basics of programming. But I lacked depth, hands-on practice, and the confidence to build anything meaningful. And the truth is, that wouldn’t be enough today. The bar is higher, and the competition is tougher than ever.
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🧵Would I hire myself from 10 years ago? 🧐 1/ Honestly, no! Back then, I had good analytical skills. I would ace aptitude tests. But when it came to programming, I wasn’t ready enough. Thankfully, the interview was focused on microprocessors, not CS/IT coding!
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8/ Each aspiration found fulfillment not through drastic changes but by uncovering opportunities within my roles. While quicker routes exist, I’m thankful for how my journey unfolded. 😇 #CareerJourney #ProfessionalGrowth #TechIndustry #Zoho
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7/ How could I give back more? 🌍 10 years into work, I’ve started sharing my knowledge beyond technology, offering insights on career, growth, and personal development. I hope to contribute more to the community this way.
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6/ Could I educate others on personal finance? 💰 Last year, I began sharing personal finance insights on Instagram and YouTube as Deva’s Finance Bytes. I truly believe financial literacy is essential, and I’m glad to have inspired 4500+ followers so far.
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5/ Time for a new venture? 🚀 6 years in, friends discussed starting something new. That’s when I got the chance to lead engineering at Arattai. Since then, I’ve focused on building a world-class product with a brilliant team. It’s been a rewarding journey.
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4/ Switch companies or find growth within? 🌱 When friends switched jobs 2-3 years in, I thought about it too. But my early efforts got me a mentee, and working with the Zoho Cliq team made me passionate about learning and growth. That changed everything for me.
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3/ MBA or find purpose in my role? 🛤️ A year into work, I felt IT wasn’t my cup of tea & considered an MBA for a marketing role. But Zoho’s culture encouraged me to explore interests. I began contributing to UI/UX, product suggestions, and issue reports which I continue to do so.
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2/ Early career crossroads: ECE vs IT? 💡 In college, I focused on landing an ECE core job. I wasn’t interested in IT. Ironically, I ended up at Zoho after an interview focused on microprocessors, my favorite ECE subject. That’s how my IT journey began!
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🧵 I'm now where I never imagined I'd be! 1/ Life unfolds in unexpected ways, and my career has been a series of chapters shaped by shifting aspirations and purpose. Looking back, I see how each phase built on the last.
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No income tax upto 12 lakhs per annum! Time to celebrate! 🎉🥳
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My portfolio stocks (Bajaj Finance & Narayana Hrudayalaya) have stood strong in this weak market! 💪 Both are at all-time high profits and still trading below their historical median PE. What about your portfolio? Which stocks have shown resilience? Let’s discuss! ⬇️
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If you can’t hold a stock during its downturn, you won’t be there to enjoy the ride when it skyrockets! Do your part—analyze the fundamentals, check the technicals, and stay patient. The rest? That’s up to the market!
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@redBus_in, I have booked a ticket for Jan 15, 09:45 PM from (Coimbatore to Tenkasi) in SP Transports(AC) seat no: L7 on Jan 08, 2025. At 12:02 PM on Jan 15, I received a call from the bus operator that bus got cancelled and I was informed that the amount would be refunded. (1)
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Financial freedom isn’t just about wealth—it’s about reducing stress and gaining the freedom to live life on your own terms. Save and invest wisely to make this vision your reality! 💸
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