NRI techie in Germany: Kaivalya Apte on Exapt Life, Jobs & Tech Landscape

In today’s episode of Staying Indian, we have with us Kaivalya Apte, a seasoned NRI tech professional working in Germany for the past 5 years. Kaivalya is a staff engineer at Hubspot, Berlin, and is also the host of his own podcast, @TheGeekNarrator where he has detailed discussions on technology and software engineering with fellow tech professionals.

In this episode we get to know Kaivalya’s journey from Indore, India, to the bustling tech hub of Berlin, Germany. We talk about the current tech scenario in Germany and how it is evolving with time. We start off by discussing the differences in work cultures between India and Germany.

Kaivalya gives us a peek into the German work culture and the significance placed on work-life balance in Germany. He also sheds light on his personal experiences in Berlin, talking about the party culture and how Berlin is different from other German cities – a valuable conversation for anyone considering settling in Berlin! We also talk about the current job scenario in Germany in the technical and software domain.

Kaivalya discusses the post-COVID changes in the job market, how difficult it is to get a job in Germany, and also gives insights into what companies are currently seeking in potential employees. He also talks about why Germany is a popular spot for Indian students looking to pursue higher education and weighs its worth.

We then zoom into the dynamic tech landscape of Germany, exploring how startups are evolving, what new technologies are being adopted by companies in Germany, and the undeniable influence of AI. The million-dollar question – Is AI taking over jobs? Kaivalya shares his insights on this hot topic as well. Do watch the podcast till the end, Kaivalya gives valuable advice to freshers just out of college wanting to build a career in tech!

He shares essential tips on how freshers can prepare themselves for the job market and what experiences they should seek early in their careers.