Indian Techie Shares Journey to Big Tech

Rishab Jolly moved from India to the US in 2015 with an engineering degree and work experience in software testing.

He was interested in the business side of technology and decided to pursue an MBA at the University of Arizona.

During his MBA, he worked on projects with Big Tech companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google.

After graduation, he faced challenges in finding a job due to visa issues and budget constraints.

However, he eventually got a referral from a Microsoft contact and joined the company as a product manager in 2017.

He believes in the importance of networking, referrals, and preparing thoroughly for interviews.

Jolly also shares his career lessons on LinkedIn, which has helped him build a community and get noticed by recruiters.

He advises job seekers to stay persistent and authentic in their job search.