Founded in 2014, we are an Interview Prep school that has trained over 13,500 experienced engineers. 23
Essentially, we are a proven method of helping experienced engineers get really intimate with the basic core fundamentals of their profession.
And we train them in much more than technical skills - we help them present themselves in the best possible light on their Resumes, LinkedIn profiles and most importantly in interviews.
Offers: LinkedIn, Amazon
Soham Mehta, Co-founder and Chief Product & Technology Officer at Interview Kickstart, commenced his professional journey with Microsoft before navigating through the dynamic landscape of startups and mid-sized companies.
His versatile experiences at eBay as Senior Staff Software Engineer and at Box as Director of Engineering equipped him with invaluable insights that fueled the inception of Interview Kickstart. Beyond IK, Soham is a hands-on parent and indulges in all things AI. He adopts a holistic approach to life and work having undergone the Vipassana meditation experience an impressive five times.
Beyond IK, Soham is a hands-on parent and indulges in all things AI. He adopts a holistic approach to life and work having undergone the Vipassana meditation experience an impressive five times.
Ryan Valles, the adept CEO and Co-Founder of Interview Kickstart, is a seasoned leader with over two decades of entrepreneurial experience.
His journey started in management consulting followed by a number of entrepreneurial stints including founding and growing companies like RYSA, Urbanspace, and Deals & You.
As an EIR with Accel Partners, he incubated multiple startups driving them to profitability. At IK, Ryan leads the growth functions.
On the personal front, his life is a seamless blend of work and play. He loves to travel, enjoys pursuing multiple sports, and is a passionate musician - he sings, plays the piano & guitar.
Head of HR
With a career spanning over 1.5 decades, Jerin is a seasoned people leader spearheading the HR function at IK. With pivotal roles at companies like Unacademy and Simplilearn, Jerin has mastered the intricacies of HR management, excelling in talent acquisition, HR business partnering, talent development, and HR process re-engineering and automation. Outside of work, he is a passionate day trader, navigating the financial markets with the same strategic acumen he applies to HR.
Head of Operations
With over a decade of versatile leadership experience, Sreejit currently leads Operations and New Programs at IK. A prominent figure in the edtech industry with roles at Upgrad, Great Learning & Career Launcher, he has extensively scaled operations, automated processes, elevated customer experiences and worked as an academic mentor for a brief period. Beyond work, he delights in cinema, explores diverse cultures through extensive travel, and maintains a dedicated commitment to health with a rigorous 20k-step morning walk routine over weekends.
Head of AI Business
Over the last 13 years Burhanuddin has navigated the corporate landscape with notable organizations like Oyo in the capacity of VP - Global Marketing & Growth Head, with HealthPlix as the Head of Growth Marketing & also co-founded a startup - OyeParty in 2012. He brings a wealth of expertise in scaling businesses via demand-led growth. At IK, Burhan heads the growth marketing and the AI business charter. Beyond work, Burhan enjoys delving into management and non-fiction books, embraces outdoor running, and practices mindfulness activities.
Head of Technical Curriculum
An esteemed Stanford Alumni, Omkar serves as a technical mentor and heads the development of the technical curriculum at IK. With 16+ years of experience, Omkar is a seasoned tech veteran, having made significant contributions as the Principal Engineer to organizations like Walmart and Kosmix. In 2015, he co-founded an education-focused startup - The Young Socratics in the domain of science, mathematics, and engineering. At IK, he meticulously crafted over 600 hours of instructional videos, overseeing the curriculum and course development team. Beyond work, he revels in outdoor activities like hiking, dedicates time to teaching his children, and immerses himself in a good book.
Head of Sales
A former techie turned seasoned sales leader, Santosh currently heads the admissions team at IK. A distinguished sales leader and strategic thinker, Santosh comes with over two decades of experience in propelling revenue growth, fostering high-performing teams, and implementing data-driven strategies in companies like Simplilearn and Xseed Education, etc. Beyond his professional pursuits, Santosh finds joy in reading autobiographies, running every alternate day for 10K, and playing tennis.
Head of Interview Prep Business
With a stellar 11+ years in the industry, Raghav has managed P&L on a global scale across industries such as e-commerce, food tech, and edutech. Formerly the North America head at BYJU’s, he's also the brain behind new ventures at Swiggy and Quikr. At IK, Raghav heads the Interview Preparation Business. Raghav’s work philosophy is simple - he leverages customer needs along with data-driven insights to create winning strategies that enhance profitability. Beyond his professional pursuits, Raghav holds a deep appreciation for sports, particularly Cricket and Hockey, and is a connoisseur of all things delicious.
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The 11 Neural “Power Patterns” For Solving Any FAANG Interview Problem 12.5X Faster Than 99.8% OF Applicants
The 2 “Magic Questions” That Reveal Whether You’re Good Enough To Receive A Lucrative Big Tech Offer
The “Instant Income Multiplier” That 2-3X’s Your Current Tech Salary
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