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‘Resilience is the key to become a computer engineer’

Harshit Sharma, a Software Developer with Paytm, shares students must always be curious to learn and never back down from a challenge

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Harshit Sharma, an alumnus of Apeejay School, Saket, has built a promising career in software development. From excelling in academics to securing a position at Paytm, his journey reflects resilience, adaptability, and a passion for technology. In this conversation, he shares insights from his school days, work experience, and advice for aspiring engineers. Read edited excerpts:

Harshit, what inspired you to pursue computer science engineering?

Back in school, I was always drawn to computer science. The subject fascinated me, but at that stage, I was more interested in the theoretical aspects. It was only later in college that I truly decided to pursue engineering as a career.

So, how did your school shape your academic and career choices?

School played a big role in developing my interests. I loved physics, maths, and computer science, and my teachers helped nurture my curiosity. I was also active in sports like basketball and table tennis, which taught me discipline and teamwork—both of which help in professional life.

Could you share your career journey from college to working at Paytm?

After completing my Computer Science Engineering degree at IIIT Delhi, I joined MakeMyTrip as a software engineer. I worked there for a while before moving to Paytm, where I am currently working as a software developer.

What are some important lessons you’ve learned in your four years of work experience?

One major lesson is to always keep learning. Technology evolves rapidly, and you have to keep up. Also, challenges are part of the job—sometimes it feels like too much is being asked of you, but if you stay consistent and push through, you grow immensely.

And what advice would you give to students who want to pursue engineering?

Look beyond just marks and curriculum requirements. Try to understand what you truly want from your education and career. It’s never too early to start thinking about your goals. Stay curious, keep learning, and most importantly, never back away from a challenge.

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Senior Correspondent at the Apeejay Newsroom, Arijit has written more than a thousand articles across varied genres and also shot video interviews and live coverages with the highest viewership, displaying his versatility and skill. Be it a special achievement article, feedback from a parent, high profile alumnus interview or a featured write up on culture, literature and sports, he is the go to person. His initiatives like Aspiring Artist, Promising Poet and Book reviews have earned him special place in the hearts of all students and readers. Arijit initiated video interviews with a wholesome campaign on the 2022 FIFA World Cup, consisting of 16 match review articles and 3 video interviews of budding football players and enthusiasts across various Apeejay schools in Delhi. He also did the live coverage of Apeejay Noida's mega event Runathon 2023 and also many other special interviews. All his videos created new benchmarks for views, especially the latter crossing 2k views in just days. A performing poet, short story writer and football player in the other half of the day, Arijit leads a colourful and passionate life. You can watch his performances at his YouTube channel- Arijit Roy Poems, and also read his poems and short stories at his blog with the same name. He can be reached at [email protected] and [email protected]