Navigating Career, Burnout, and Tech Talks with Santosh Yadav

In this engaging episode, Santosh Bhai, a senior software engineer residing in Germany, shares his journey in the tech industry, including his work with Angular, becoming the first Indian GitHub star, and his contributions to the developer community through open-source projects and educational content. 

He discusses the importance of work-life balance, overcoming personal challenges, and his passion for helping others in their tech careers, emphasizing open learning and the value of giving back to the community. 

Santosh also touches on his experiences with speaking engagements, organizing virtual conferences, and his transition from a managerial role back to a coding-focused position, reaffirming his love for software development.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:57 Santosh’s Journey: From India to Germany

01:16 A Deep Dive into Professional Life and Community Engagement

03:04 Balancing Work, Community, and Personal Life

05:51 The Importance of Family Time and Personal Growth

06:54 Transitioning to Remote Work

10:07 Angular vs. React and Beyond

18:11 Building and Leading Communities

20:21 The Challenges and Triumphs of Content Creation

26:00 Planning and Executing a Virtual Conference

27:35 Reflections on Public Speaking and Personal Development

28:38 The Journey from Introvert to Angular Expert

29:14 First Steps into Public Speaking and Angular Contributions

34:50 Giving Back to the Community - A Mission Beyond Money

38:51 From India to Germany

43:11 Adapting to a New Role and Team in Germany

53:02 Reflections and Future Plans

You can connect with Santosh on:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SantoshYadavDev

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/santoshyadavdev/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TechTalksWithSantosh

Website: https://www.santoshyadav.dev/