Deep Shah, a young engineer who moved from Google’s Bengaluru office to its Mountain View headquarters, says mentorship was the single biggest factor behind his growth. (Images: iStock, LinkedIn)
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A young engineer’s journey from Google’s Bengaluru office to its Mountain View headquarters is drawing attention for an important lesson it carries. After several years in the United States, he says one factor mattered more than anything else in shaping his growth and easing his transition: mentorship. Shah told Business Insider, how his path unfolded, tracing the people, decisions and opportunities that shaped his rise in the tech world.
After spending nearly eighteen months in his debut job, he got a chance to apply to Google. A friend working at the company helped him understand the culture and evaluate whether it would be the right fit. The reassurance worked and soon he cleared the interview process, joining Google Bengaluru in 2018 to work on AI and machine learning projects for Google Maps.
According to him, mentors can come from anywhere: faculty members, alumni or senior colleagues who set a strong example.
For young engineers dreaming of global roles, Shah's experience reinforces a simple truth: find good mentors early and let their guidance accelerate your growth.
From gaming enthusiast to Google’s AI teams
He shared that an early love for computer games pushed him toward engineering. Conversations with older peers during his academic years gave him the first glimpse into the logical and problem solving world of computer science. Competitive programming during his bachelor’s degree later helped him get noticed by top tech firms, leading to his first industry role in an AI driven team supporting advertising clients.After spending nearly eighteen months in his debut job, he got a chance to apply to Google. A friend working at the company helped him understand the culture and evaluate whether it would be the right fit. The reassurance worked and soon he cleared the interview process, joining Google Bengaluru in 2018 to work on AI and machine learning projects for Google Maps.
The move from India to the US
In 2021, he relocated to Mountain View to contribute to Google Search. While Google’s culture felt familiar across locations, the personal shift was substantial. He had to navigate housing, healthcare setups and daily life in an entirely new environment. Senior peers and friends in the US guided him through these adjustments, making the transition far smoother than anticipated.The foundation of his career
After four years at Google’s US headquarters, he believes the kind of engineer one becomes is deeply influenced by mentors. He encouraged students to involve themselves in projects with professors or seniors who can expose them to real AI or machine learning problems, no matter how small. Keeping a clear agenda during mentor meetings, he said, creates focused and valuable guidance.According to him, mentors can come from anywhere: faculty members, alumni or senior colleagues who set a strong example.
For young engineers dreaming of global roles, Shah's experience reinforces a simple truth: find good mentors early and let their guidance accelerate your growth.