20 years of coding in 20 minutes

[@alithejumbo]

I was an animator and SFX artist. When I was 38 I started a career shift to software. Now I'm 43 years and I am software engineer with a few years experience under my belt. I don't regret it at all.

[@ozzyd.8022]

I am 35 and freaking out cause I am starting now. I know nothing about coding or this world. Thank you for this comment cause it gives me some hope.

[@alithejumbo]

@@ozzyd.8022 Hey good luck

[@itsMe-ey2lv]

I'm on your exact timeline!

[@Claw94]

what made you quit animation and SFX art in general. And do you find software engineer more fun even without the pay differences?

[@alithejumbo]

@@Claw94 My reasons: 1- future security, 2- scope of achievement and 3- progress with age. Software opens doors for many directions by which a person can grow. With SFX you're prisoned in an industry full of volunteers or hobbyists who are willing to compete with you for free just for fun. Unfortuantley creativity doesn't grow by experience. Experience in art is underrated. This makes art a game of youth. When you are around 40 game is over. When it comes to achievements, with software it's super easy to go for a startup (which I'm currently doing). This was nearly impossible for me with SFX where a few production companies dominate the industry and its income. In digital production big cats are so big that it's stupid to establish a startup among them. They will swallow you! When it comes to money, it's no brainer software is the winner. No big cat can beat you if you know code. This is why the crypto industry (for example) attracts free souls. As for fun, it's is relative. You may find in either more fun than the other. For me, I still find SFX more fun and I do it in my free time, but financial security and participating in the tech revolution weigh out the fun for me. So in a nutshell, unless you're one-of-your-kind in digital art, move to software and don't waste your time.

[@Finn-jp6pn]

Congrats on the 20 years, Utsav. My current job has nonexistent engineering mentorship. So, I keep coming to your channel to fill that void. You always invigorate that passion of engineering in me and I always leave feeling recharged. Thank you. Love how far you've come with your channel. Take care

[@bowielam7866]

Thank you for making this video. You make me realising I shouldn't be procrastinating and should start learning and working now. I really love your video, thank you so much.

[@pablohernandez4305]

Great video as always, hope to see another video before the end of 2021. by the way merry christmas.

[@ayomikunsamuel7743]

Please can you do a video on best practices in software engineering or if you already did, can you direct me to it?

[@biswarupchakraborty5608]

20 years of coding in 20:00 minutes. Perfectionist!

[@EngineeringwithUtsav]

It started off with 57 minutes! It was harder to get it to 20 minutes than to make the whole video. I wish I could do longer videos - so may details were left out, so many funny things. Maybe I will do a live video someday where I’ll share those :) Happy holidays!

[@sahilkumarsingh]

@@EngineeringwithUtsav you can make video elaborating those parts

[@biswarupchakraborty5608]

@@EngineeringwithUtsav hey Utsav, Merry Christmas! Would love to hear your journey in very detail… honestly speaking I am greatly influenced by you… The Pomodoro technique u mentioned along with the 3 stage learning model helped me a lot while working on new technology stack for my job… Thanks a lot!

[@kolynzb]

@@EngineeringwithUtsav i really need those details 😂😂😂😂

[@rocky5006]

@@EngineeringwithUtsav so what are your plans to help your mother nation proceed further and what are you gonna do for india.

[@dennishallerbach8728]

Hey Utsav, normally i dont comment on videos, but i have to say thank you. Because of your videos, I applied to Microsoft in germany and i am really happy to start my Internship as a CSA in 2022. Merry Christmas and a happy new year.

[@EngineeringwithUtsav]

Thanks, Dennis! Glad to hear that you’ve applied :) Merry Christmas and Happy new year to you and your family as well!

[@MidoriLetsPlay]

Im studying cs in germany, how hard is it to land a job at microsoft in germany?

[@zakups7777]

Stark. In München? Es ist aber dann schon ein Risiko den aktuellen Job als Softwareentwickler zu kündigen, oder?

[@dennishallerbach8728]

Hi @Zakups, Warum ist das ein Risiko? Aktuell studiere ich ja noch, hab jetzt ca 1 Jahr volle Software Entwicklungs Erfahrung und schaue jetzt Mal in die andere Position rein. Mal sehen wo es mich nach dem Studium hin verschlägt ;)

[@zakups7777]

@@dennishallerbach8728 dann geht es noch. Ich studiere aktuell dual und plane danach 2J bei meiner Firma als Softwareentwickler zu arbeiten. Danach nochmal die sichere Vollzeitstelle aufzugeben für ein befristetes (schlechter bezahltes) Praktikum bei FAANG stelle ich mir schwierig vor. Es sei denn, man hat danach gute Chancen auch dort übernommen zu werden. Aber da kenne ich mich nicht aus :)

[@AnaDeCanha]

I got my first role as Software Engineer this year and I’m sure you helped me to achieve that. I love your channel and your advice, I really appreciate it. I hope you have the happiest holidays as well, thank you so much for everything ♥️

[@АрсланГаджиев-ж5ж]

Please tell me where I started my studies and how I studied in what order where I studied at what courses and resources???

[@sabatamofokeng6837]

The amount of quality and thought that goes to your videos is really amazing and thanks for sharing as always...

[@sahilkumarsingh]

Hey Utsav, your first video I watched was "Why youtube is ruining software engineers", thanks for the yt algo that recommend this vid. Thank you for sharing your experience and priceless advice. You are like a mentor to me !!

[@myvoiceismysword5484]

I have a really good idea for a game I just want to make a prototype can I partner with you will you hear me out so we can maybe make a game together

[@SriHarshaChilakapati]

Wow, I knew your career sounded similar to mine, but not to this detail. I too dropped out twice, gave my Physics exam 14 attempts and focused on CS and nothing else. In 2006, I used to get onto the water tank to get GPRS signal so I can search answers for questions I've been writing down in a book for a whole week. Only difference is I wasn't rebellious, just wasn't interested in anything else. I got my first job as Associate SDE in 2018 and today I'm a SDE-2. Having said that, to think you earned with software projects in 2001, is amazing!! Being in India which is very similar to Nepal, I can certainly imagine your situation.

[@PhanorColl]

I came across your videos last week, I cant get enough, I've learned a lot, and to be honest, you brought back the shine to software development for me, I was planning on quitting, you gave me a new perspective on things. Great story, I also have 20 years of experience.

[@positiveoptimist5060]

What a journey, thank you for sharing Utsav! I'm starting my software engineering journey at the age of 30. I'm very excited about it :D

[@rohanmathewalex5470]

So inspiring !, I'm Rohan ,age 23 just started coding journey!

[@PetsasSoftware]

You're literally an inspiration and have a way of motivating I believe anyone that just pays attention to your content. Keep up the good work and thank you for sharing your stories and experiences. Happy holidays.

[@TheJoekardio]

greeting from surabaya, Indonesia sir. Such a wonderful 20 years, thank you for sharing this story. I've been a doctor for 17 years and this past 10 years as a cardiologist. As much as I love medicine, programing and creating website is my high school dream. This late 2021, i started to learn HTML, CSS and Javascript, hopefully i can be a good cardiologist and be able to create tool and program to help my patients get a better treatment with the help of technology. Thanks for this video that motivate me.

[@hemiedwards217]

You're patients are lucky to have a doctor who is so committed to their care that building applications to help provide better treatment is foremost on his mind when thinking to practice his lifelong passion.

[@memoriesofgarvit]

I don't know if you are raeding this, but I have to confess, Man your videos mesmerises me!!! I dunno how, but yeah you do😁. So thanks for creating such videos, we all admire them. Secondly, when I first saw your video, you told in that, you worked for Microsoft and when I saw this video, you told us you have kinda resumed working with microsoft, that made me smile as well. It was a surprising and feels like "You are made for Microsoft"😅😅😂. It's awesome, keep going and flowing like the current of water, until you merge with something huge, something great like the sea.

[@princeray907]

Sir I was request. Please make a video in BSC IT course do any information about that plzz help me🙏🙏🙏🙏.

[@theultimatereductionist7592]

I admire computer programmers. I absolutely NEVER take their work for granted. I know I could never do what they do and I would never want to do it anyway. They never get paid enough. I am a PhD mathematician and proving mathematical theorems and mathematical modeling of physical reality is what I love doing, what I have done, and what I should be doing.

[@ragsbigfella]

Hello Utsav.. I really appreciate the efforts you have put so far.. Simply love your videos. I have learned a lot from your channel. Thank you so much.

[@mrchattarki]

Please give me your linkedin I'd I have to learn technology and just want crack interview Google and microsoft

[@sabinbhattarai5707]

You Begin from 2001 when i was just new to this planet and now i'm starting on 2021 ohh what a coincident

[@Spidevman]

I didnt think you were from Nepal. I am so fricking inspired from this vid, thankyou very much and Happy New Year, Sir. I am gonna work hard in 2022. hajur le nepali birsi saknu vo hola tara ~ nepali ma vanna man lagyo ki hajur ko video haru ekdam ramro xa ~ keep it up and i'll never stop learning (:

[@kapilnakhwa2704]

Holy cow, I didn’t realize till now that you were from Nepal.

[@SharinganFY]

Hi. Thanks for sharing this video. 5 yrs of software engineering for me, and this video helped in gaining more perspective into what to expect and in general more confidence in knowing about a senior engineer thoughts. :)

[@guyswithhoodie3572]

6 months ago this channel randomly popped up as I result I landed in 4 software engineering job offers. Thanks for all the guidances and motivation Utsav.

[@EngineeringwithUtsav]

Wow! Congratulations! Remember that you got the job offers because of your own efforts and you will always be able to do it, with or without this channel! Happy holidays! :)

[@guyswithhoodie3572]

Well I agree it was my effort. However, guidance was yours. Earlier I used to follow video tutorials but after taking that educative subscription, I am out of that tutorial hell. I learned alot. Thanks. Happy holidays

[@tukangsirkus]

Hey Utsav thank you so much I learn a lot from your videos. Seeing those guitars collection, do you also have another guitar/music related vlog? 😁

[@EngineeringwithUtsav]

Instagram @utsavized

[@kidbrave_7673]

Amazing content! Thank you for sharing your story with us it's so inspirational to hear and see someone in the field as long as you been! That's definitely high goals. I do want to also point out your video was super eye catching all throughout it with perfect edits cuts that I saw as well as you completely explaining and describing your complete journey as a developer! This was a masterpeace of video kudos on this one and congradulations on being back at Microsoft! 😁🙌🏽

[@jayantajithazarika2619]

Government should not make it mandatory to learn coding in lower grades. People should know that there are not enough jobs all over the world as the number of CS graduates is increasing year after year but 90% of them don't have any job. Most of them are not recruitable as their knowledge base is not in sync with the requirements of the hiring organizations and at the same time most of them feel exhausted even before getting their degrees. As a result they are absolutely reluctant to work in the line of Engineering in which they got their bachelor's degree.

[@subish20me]

sarai ramro kaam garirakhnu vaxa sir kudos all the way from nepal .

[@marutiprasad2890]

Thanks a lot for sharing your Journey.. Motivational too… You said you learned sys design arch, cache, Design patterns as new concepts. Is it possible to do a video of 30 important concepts commonly used in any code!!

[@soumyanilpodder8435]

Thank You for this video. really motivating and the advice is priceless!😊❣

[@TheCricketChap]

Wow, amazing story 👍 There is so much to take away from this video and "NEVER STOP LEARNING" sums it up nicely. By the way, if you had started this channel in 2019 or before, may be I would have got an opportunity to see you at Microsft, Seattle 😅 2019 May-June was when I had visited that wonderful Microsoft campus 😎 As always, your videos are just amazing and there is always something new to learn.

[@DJcatamount]

Love the authenticity! A more realistic software engineering channel! keep up the great work sir!

[@jigarprajapati1715]

Thanks for this beautiful journey. This will help a lot to make decision in life.

[@MinMin-fm9lp]

Hi Utsav, your videos are amazing. I wanna see a video of your thoughts and suggestions on 95% percent of the software developers who work at non tech or mid size companies.

[@iftekharuddin]

💚Awesome dude. What great 20 years. Here's to another exciting 20 years.

[@davidde7620]

I am glad you made this video. The part that resonated with me was 2020 and covid, I thought it was just me - who felt sofware engineering was so awesome once, now feel it to be so boring. Being alone and trying to grow, doing different projects with very little locking horns, debates and collaboration. As a background I too work for one of the Big Tech, been there for 4 years now, first years was amazing, biggest highlights of my career but then as you said, everything changed with covid. As I am contemplating leaving now, I am glad I am not alone. Thanks again for making this video!

[@narudesigns]

I'd also like you to some times have a live session with us on certain topics or concepts where we can ask you anything live. Thank you!

[@ashinmahat9740]

Amazing ,specially this "Software engineering is not just about sitting on a fancy chair and coding 8 hrs a day......."

[@nomadpro4133]

Love from kathmandu Nepal. Which is Your favourite Nepali Band ?

[@EngineeringwithUtsav]

1974 AD, Bipul Chhetri, Deep Shrestha… Bartika recently (I think she does a lot of justice to Nepalese essence in music) … but I grew up playing alongside pretty heavy bands like inside 3 stupid triangles, nastik, cruentus and the like :)

[@sanjitselvan5348]

Your experience really shows in this concise 20 min, jam-packed with information, quality video! 👌 You're a guy who follows his thoughts and passion. Felt good watching it. Thanks!

[@charanhear]

You hardly make me feel a 20 mins video a 20 mins video. Smooth! Bro, I sincerely request you to make a video on a roadmap for Software QA Engineers to become Software Developers. It would help many people. Thanks.

[@EnglishAcademy34]

Hey, utsav sir, it was a great journey. kudos, for re-joining in Microsoft company. Could you please make a video about cybersecurity with blockchain technology in detailed.

[@fawadazizi3672]

Utsav , i can say you are the example of successful people in this planet , and keep making motivational videos like this , it makes freshers even senior engineers to grow. Thanks for the efforts.

[@coderscode]

Thanks a lot for sharing your experience

[@SamiSheikhOfficial]

To whoever is reading this, 😊 You are loved. You are blessed. Your dreams are manifesting as we speak. Time is on your side. Everything will work out in your favor. May you find more love, peace and prosperity❤❤🙏🙏

[@aatifshah8476]

Atif from india .i saw u randomly & thats it .i subscribe ... amazing journey ...

[@davidliberal331]

"..Learning should be the one constant in your life that never changes.." Well said! What's amazing is that your journey isn't over yet. Thank you for spreading your knowledge and experiences!

[@Erroll_P]

One of my parenting goals is to both learn and encourage my grandson (age 12) to learn these skills at an early age. Like most young kids, he likes video games. I find myself trying to encourage him to learn "how" these games "the software" works. He's got six years before he turns 18....and I would really like for him to learn the fundamentals (such subjects as coding, programming, A+, network +, security +, python, and Linux+) BEFORE entering college. I think he can create a great life if he is willing to learn the right skills that will be useful in the marketplace years to come.

[@imtheone007]

i loved ur journey 🔥🔥🔥 its very nicely explained

[@jerome_ee6522]

The 20:00 video was very worth watching. It's just a pure experience carefully outlined and narrated. Learned so much and did not waste any of my time. Thank you!

[@shamsshaikh2887]

i started a coding bootcamp after watching your videos. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@boot-strapper]

Lol I always just assumed you had been doing this for a long time. You started your career in 2013, just 18 months before I started my first software engineer job. Maybe I can finally get a job in faang.

[@vip-cw1st]

Whenever he uploads a video I jump in I know its gonna be gold pl make a video on startups again...

[@premierde]

Great 🙋‍♂️I would like to hook M1 Max Pro with -> 49" Odyssey Neo G9DQHD Quantum Mini-Led Monitor. Will it work?.

[@SsaliJonathan]

I am a software engineering student from a third world country. Your mentorship is really inspiring me to work hard so that I can be the best software engineer I can be. I really love this KZbin channel. Continue the good work.

[@dsinghr]

14 years as a software engineer. Couldn’t have chosen a more satisfying career

[@mithunprabhu4007]

Always waiting for your videos,,,thank you for one more value video😊

[@harbanslalgupta9996]

Dear sir, I also started my career in software development since 2001. Still rejected by all the firm's. Still zero. Will I be like you.

[@BALASTECH]

Thanks a lot Utsav! Happy Holidays!

[@RoadsInCanada]

Hi Utsav, I really appriciate the way you honestly shared your career struggles and success. I must say this is one of my favorite KZbin channel because of quality content on software engineering. I humbly request you please make two saperate playlists on coding and system design interview. Looking forward to know more on your own startup journey. Thanks a lot.

[@nishanthapa4840]

hey sir great to hear you

[@sattharzakeer9594]

Really love your videos

[@adriant2533]

You are communicating from a higher level beyond words .... the level of the universe where we are all equal and connected. Uni, meaning, one and verse, meaning, song - One Song.☮️

[@apurvapanchitey8370]

Utsav..maybe it's out of context but do you know hindi? I would like to know the roadmap one has to follow if he is a self taught programmmer in india.. thanks indeed

[@hehehe5635]

Awesome video!! I will have this video saved and come back for it once in a while as my career progresses

[@imziminhas]

Loved listening to your journey, well put together.

[@bishalgiri3646]

now im pretty sure you're from nepal Your accents and all that

[@cryptoleagueaka-cryptonene3680]

Hello Utsav My name is Miguel. I need your help in learning how to increase bitcoin block size and how to mine its clone before I release to the market. Could you help me with it?

[@ThePursuiter]

This video is an answer to your "Tell me about yourself & your work" question in your next interview. but utsav that's quite a journey and tech stacks you worked on.

[@programming7292]

Damm you are from Nepal. i knew from the tone & name but seeing 0:25 conforms it. Hey, tell about how did you get there, the visa and other issues, really cluttered you know living here as a student

[@jonasjoseph5191]

Glad the KZbin algorithm brought me to your videos. Your channel is truly insightful🙌🏾

[@shantohossain1372]

Sir I'm ur big fan from Bangladesh 🥺🇧🇩

[@mrxinnovations809]

This programmer has been writing code for as long as i have i been alive !

[@mrCetus]

I came across your videos last week, I cant get enough, I've learned a lot, and to be honest, you brought back the shine to software development for me, I was planning on quitting, you gave me a new perspective on things. Great story, I also have 20 years of experience.

[@vamshigvk475]

I loved this video. SUBSCRIBED!!!!

[@0ManishSharma0]

One thing I've noticed among engineers is that the senior you are, more humble you become

[@AbcDef-tl2kq]

If real state can be made online. Video n picture of house. If a customer is interested more detailed can be shown n surrounding in 360'.

[@CRYPTOETV]

If only...CS THEN SWARUP CKSR ET AL WUDNT HAVE CONNED ME FOR YRS

[@venkyprashant1380]

Can a 35 yrs old System Admin switch to Software Developer & coding ?

[@khumapokhare517]

hello sir i watched every videos of yours and today i know you are from kathmandu and happy to heard this .. I also from Nepal

[@anuragkarki3275]

oo nepali po ho dami dami

[@Selim_Hasan_Raj]

O my gosh i didn't know you're from Nepal. I am from Bangladesh.

[@syedashfaqueimtiaznabi6621]

I recently bumped onto your channel and I it’s been a daily visit ever since. You are an absolute legend!

[@dinesharavind4397]

How much salary since 2013 joining in Microsoft ...

[@joshewa1682]

Great video. I struggle with getting to distracted and lose focus, even lose interest at times when coding. Have you been in similar situations when working on projects?, If so what are some tips you may have that keep you excited and wanting more. This has been something that has been stalling my growth and robing my joy as a coder.

[@Smiley957]

Think about why you are losing focus and work towards avoiding all distractions

[@judparn1018]

You are many many more times lucky than my countrymen many of whom go to your country where their talents are recognized.

[@shreechatane9215]

Your smile is contagious, I was smiling through all the video 🐼

[@thekingempire1]

Do you think anyone can learn to code? I feel it’s too complicated. I don’t have any patience

[@aashishkarki7867]

Finally found a Nepali brother❤ from whom I can draw my inspiration.

[@krishnakrish9197]

You're such a master mind more to learn from you

[@coding_with_zyabin2185]

Great 👍 job I'm waiting for next video. ..

[@theSDE2]

Utsav you are really inspiring for all of us in software engineer community. ❤

[@harsh_patel3554]

Can you miss your hometown ? Kathmandu Nepal 🥺

[@mrmuffin5046]

i wish i understood math...its been the biggest hurdle in my life

[@samuelodan2376]

I was 3 years old in 2001 😅😅

[@godlike419]

Dherai dherai khusi lagyo aafnu nepali manche lai dekhera.I also want to be like you hope i succeed.

[@holasoymahesh6862]

Wow i didn' t know that you are from Nepal . Me too from Nepal

[@revolutionizer099]

So calm, so inspiring Keep up the great work

[@WithTheHarsh]

Thank you for sharing your journey sir.