In this episode, we are in discussion with Ayesha Mahmood. She is the Manager People Operations & Development at Arbisoft. The majority of her experience is in the software HR side, though she has worked in classical HR as well. She is also a mother of two kids, and alongside that she’s managing the department, developing a product, and much more. Watch as we talk about what makes someone suitable for a job in a software company, insider tips on how to get hired as a software engineer, and potential for women in the tech industry.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:10 - How did you end up in HR in a tech company?
2:45 - How is HR in tech different from other industries?
6:55 - Differences between Software engineers and other engineers
8:05 - Traits that lead to a job in tech, based on Ayesha’s vast experience
15:25 - Hiring process at Arbisoft
19:20 - Fresh graduate hiring process
23:35 - Which universities are preferred for fresh graduate hiring?
25:29 - Traits of A-players
28:47 - Importance of communication in a tech career
32:20 - Self taught programmers or people from other fields
33:55 - Does university and/or GPA matter?
40:50 - HR interviews and red flags to avoid
46:40 - Tech as a career for women in Pakistan
49:49 - Flexible hours for women
55:10 - How do you manage work and life
1:01:10 - Is there opportunity in Pakistan?
1:05:10 - Closing thoughts