Cracking The Big Tech Coding Interviews With Shafiqa Iqbal

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What you'll learn

Ace the coding interview at the top tech companies (Google, Amazon, Meta, Apple, Microsoft, Tesla, Netflix + others).
Step by step guide to common questions, how to solve them, optimize, and present them during tech interview.
The ultimate resources to prepare for coding interviews, tech interviews and programming interviews.
Learn exactly what you need to answer difficult questions and the framework you need for Any kind of questions they throw at you.

Requirements

Workshop Agenda: Acing Tech Interviews

Session 1: Introduction to Tech Interviews

Introduction to Tech interviews
- Importance of interview preparation
Understanding Tech Interviews
- Types of interviews (coding, behavioral, system design)
Q&A

Session 2: Coding Interview Essentials

Common Coding Interview Questions
- Types of coding questions (algorithms, data structures)
- Overview of frequently asked questions (e.g., arrays, strings, trees, graphs)
Step-by-Step Guide to Problem Solving
- Understanding the problem
- Writing pseudocode
- Coding the solution
- Testing and debugging
Optimization Techniques
- Time and space complexity analysis
- Common optimization patterns (e.g., two-pointer technique, binary search)
Practical Exercise: Live Coding
- Attendees solve a sample set using the discussed techniques

Session 3: Behavioral and Situational Interviewing

Understanding Behavioral Questions
- Importance of behavioral interviews in tech
- Common behavioral questions (e.g., teamwork, conflict resolution)
Framework for Answering Behavioral Questions
- STAR Method (Situation, Task, Action, Result)
- Structuring responses to highlight skills and experiences
Mock Behavioral Interview
- Pair attendees for a brief mock interview session
- Provide prompts for situational questions

Session 4: Resources and Strategies for Interview Preparation (30 minutes)

Ultimate Resources for Coding Interviews
- Recommended books, websites, and online courses
- Practicing platforms (LeetCode , HackerRank, etc.)
Creating a Study Plan
- How to effectively allocate time for different topics
- Setting goals and tracking progress
Networking and Seeking Guidance
- Leveraging professional networks for interview tips
- Importance of mock interviews and peer reviews

Session 5: Final Q&A and Wrap-Up

Open Floor for Questions
- Address any remaining queries attendees may have
- Discuss personal experiences and insights

About the Speaker

Shafiqa Iqbal

Shafiqa Iqbal, a Big Data Engineer at Google Warsaw, Poland office and a top-rated seller on Upwork, specializes in developing efficient data pipelines and has a strong background in cloud computing and big data engineering. She focuses on optimizing cloud solutions for data analytics products like Pubsub and Dataflow. Beyond her professional role, Shafiqa is committed to mentoring young engineers in Pakistan and increasing Pakistani representation in the tech industry through her work at Google and social media platforms. With over 120,000 followers, she is recognized as a tech enthusiast and a mentor.