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My Journey - From Struggles to Software Development Engineer

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Hi, I’m Akash 👋
A software developer who didn’t take the straight road — but learned how to walk longer.

My journey into tech didn’t start with coding bootcamps, fancy degrees, or early success.
It started with failure, confusion, and a lot of self-doubt.

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My Journey

I completed my 10th grade in 2016. Like many others, I chose the science stream in 11th due to peer pressure — without real interest or clarity. That decision cost me two academic years. I failed 11th twice.

Watching my friends move ahead while I stayed back was mentally exhausting. I felt demotivated, isolated, and lost. Eventually, in frustration and anger, I dropped out of school.

For some time, I struggled with depression and uncertainty.
But one thing stayed constant — my interest in computers.

From Cyber Café to Code

In 2018, through my uncle’s reference, I joined a cyber café. I worked there for about 1.5 years.
That job didn’t give me a career, but it gave me clarity.

I realized something very important:

Without education and skills, long-term growth is almost impossible.

That realization pushed me back into academics.

Restarting Education (The Right Way)

I completed my 12th through open schooling (science stream) in 2020. It wasn’t easy, but I cleared it. During that time, I also tried preparing for government jobs and attempted a few exams, but without success.

Around the same time, I discovered BCA — and for the first time, I heard the word “coding” explained properly.

I didn’t even know the term before, but I instantly knew:

This is what I always wanted to do.

I took admission in BCA in 2020.

Learning to Code (Slow, Real, Honest)

Initially, I didn’t even have a laptop.
I learned basic Python using my phone and my mentor’s laptop.

When I finally got my own laptop, I made mistakes — wasted time on games, movies, and distractions. But self-awareness hit again. I refocused and started learning HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and basic JavaScript.

I wasn’t fast — but I was consistent.

First Job (Through Skill, Not Degrees)

In 2022, a simple UI project I built caught someone’s attention through a referral.
That led to my first job as a Junior Frontend Developer Intern (₹8,000/month).

I was nervous. I lacked confidence. I doubted myself.

Eventually, I was moved to WordPress development — and I mastered it. I could build complete websites from scratch in a few hours. After completing my internship, I was offered a full-time WordPress developer role.

I declined it.

Not because it was a bad opportunity —
but because I wanted to be a software engineer, not just comfortable.

Becoming a Full-Stack Developer

In 2023, I joined a freelance-based role as a Full-Stack (MERN) Developer, earning ₹30,000/month.
I worked on real projects, real bugs, real deadlines, and real responsibility.

This role continued until May 2025.

During this phase, I:

I even bought my own MacBook from my earnings — a small but meaningful milestone.

Where I Am Now

In July 2025, I enrolled in MCA to strengthen my academic foundation alongside my practical experience.

Today:

Now, my goal is clear:

My Goal

🎯 To become a Software Development Engineer (SDE)
Someone who:

What I Believe In

Final Note

I didn’t arrive early.
But I arrived prepared.

If you’re reading this and your path wasn’t linear — you’re not behind.
You’re just building resilience most people never get.

Let’s build good software.
One solid decision at a time.

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