In this episode, Kesann shares his framework for problem-solving, coding tips, and how he cracked an interview at Google. He is originally from Barbados and is currently a Senior Software Engineer at Google and also worked at amazon as Intern and Software Engineer.

✅ Connect with Dr. Mark Moyou on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmoyou/

✅ Connect with Kesann Walrond-McClean on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kesann-walrond-mcclean/

📒 Chapters
0:00:00 Opening
0:00:39 Kesann Mcloud introduction
0:01:53 Journey to Google
0:04:24 Impact and future of tech in the Caribbean
0:05:59 High school journey & getting started with programming
0:09:56 Choosing college and maintaining a good habit system
0:14:57 Hardwork sets you for success in career
0:18:04 Kesann's coding best practices 
0:19:03 Lessons learnt as an intern at Amazon
0:24:04 Experience working at Amazon
0:28:12 Interviewing process at Google 
0:30:36 Kesann's framework for problem solving
0:33:12 Working as Individual contributor at Google
0:37:40 Experience as working on campus 
0:40:39 Advice for students and professionals
0:51:25 How to keep yourself motivated
0:53:23 Kesaan's personality and strength
0:55:39 Top 3 investing advice tips
0:57:41 Book recommendations


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Dion Paul is originally from Trinidad and Tobago and is currently a Program Manager at Google where he has had a strong career there for the past 7 years working as a Solutions Consultant and IT Resident. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Electronics Engineering and a Masters Degree in Computer Science from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. 

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmoyou/

✅ Connect with Dion Paul on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldion

📒 Chapters
0:00:00 Opening
0:01:01 Dion Paul Introduction
0:02:37 Impact and future of Tech in the Caribbean
0:04:58 Getting jobs beyond your local region
0:08:01 Physical products vs Digital products
0:11:53 High school journey and collective learning
0:14:51 Playing sports help with leadership in Tech
0:16:29 Having fun and managing discomfort
0:19:21 Advice for High School and College students
0:23:47 Why you should focus on problem solving
0:26:33 Why agriculture is an important aspect of our lives
0:32:40 Life lessons that you can learn from farming 
0:42:40 Switching from Electronic Engineering to Computer Science
0:51:06 How your Caribbean heritage helps in your Tech Career
0:57:39 Journey to Google
1:07:27 Consistency and patience leads to success
1:13:27 Why mindset matters in your professional career
1:18:27 Career Advice
1:25:16 Book Recommendations


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Stefan is currently a Staff Machine Learning Engineer at Deliveroo working on ranking and recommendations in London, UK. Previously, he worked at Google and Twitter doing a lot of work in the search and Natural Language Processing space. He got his Masters from Cambridge and bachelors from the University of the West Indies.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmoyou/

✅ Connect with Stefan Hosein on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-hosein-36991798/

📒 Chapters
0:00:00 Opening
0:01:57 Stefan Hosein Introduction
0:05:50 Being a Staff Machine Learning Engineer
0:07:47 How Data Science works in Production
0:11:15 Why Machine Learning Infrastructure is Important
0:15:17 High School Journey and Being a DJ
0:20:22 Having Fun and Working Harder
0:26:20 Advantages of Pursuing Music in your Career
0:31:00 How to Solve Problems at Work
0:34:12 How Common Interests help you to Network
0:36:05 How Caribbean Heritage helps your Leadership Career
0:38:27 How to overcome Imposter Syndrome
0:40:52 How Writing Well can advance your Tech Career
0:45:19 How to have a Larger Impact at Tech Companies
0:53:48 College Journey and Working Extra Hard to be Successful
0:58:39 Leverage your Strengths to have a great Career
1:04:52 The True Value of Top Educational Institutions
1:09:38 How to Succeed coming from a Small Place
1:15:57 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome at Google
1:22:10 You must take chances to be successful
1:24:59 Advice for High School, College, and Professional
1:29:37 Increasing Tech Salary and Book Recommendations
1:31:57 How to Manage Stress in your Tech Career


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