How a Software Engineer’s Resume Landed Him Jobs at Google, Meta, Amazon, and a Magnificent 7 Company

When Maulik Suchak co-founded a resume-building platform in 2013, he never imagined it would become the key to unlocking his own career in Silicon Valley. Now a lead software engineer at a Magnificent 7 company, Maulik’s journey from Mumbai to the heart of Big Tech is a testament to the power of a well-crafted resume—and the lessons he learned along the way.  

From Side Project to Career Catalyst  

At 23, fresh out of college and working as a software engineer in India, Maulik noticed a problem: his peers struggled to create resumes that stood out. Many lacked access to mentors or design tools, leading to cluttered, ineffective documents. Teaming up with a fellow engineer, he launched CVsIntellect, a platform that not only generated resumes but taught users how to structure content for maximum impact.  

The platform exploded, with over 100,000 resumes created globally. “Reviewing hundreds of resumes gave me a crash course in what works,” Maulik told *All Times Star*. “I saw patterns—what hiring managers cared about, what they ignored, and how storytelling could make or break an application.”  

Breaking into Big Tech  

By 2015, Maulik decided to test his own advice. He revamped his resume, focusing on **impact over tasks**. For example, instead of listing “Worked on Yelp’s sign-up page,” he wrote: “Improved Cash Back sign-up conversions by 2X via A/B testing in Python and JS.” The result? Offers from Microsoft, Yelp, and others. He chose Yelp, relocating to the U.S. and eventually leading a 14-engineer team.  

But Maulik’s ambitions didn’t stop there. In 2019, he set his sights on Silicon Valley. Armed with a refined resume, he landed final-round interviews at Google, Meta, Amazon, Netflix, and more. By 2020, he accepted an offer at his current Magnificent 7 company.  

The 5 Resume Strategies That Opened Doors  

Maulik shared the exact tactics that made his resume stand out—and what he’d tweak today:  

1. Show Impact, Not Just Tasks

   Every bullet point answered, *“What changed because of my work?”* Metrics like “2X higher conversion” or “reduced latency by 40%” proved his value.  

2. Craft a Career Narrative

   His resume told a story of growth: early roles highlighted technical skills, while later positions showcased leadership and product decisions. “Each job built on the last, showing intentional progression,” he said.  

3. Keep It Concise 

   Maulik trimmed his resume to one page, using crisp bullet points. “Recruiters spend seconds scanning—clarity is king,” he advised.  

4. Prioritize Projects Over Certifications

   He linked to live projects and GitHub repos, which demonstrated hands-on skills better than certifications. One side project even became a talking point in his Magnificent 7 interview.  

5. Master Readability

   Clean fonts, consistent spacing, and ample white space made his resume visually scannable. “I’d print it out to test how it looked on paper,” he added.  

The One Regret  

Despite his success, Maulik admits his resume wasn’t perfect. “I’d add more personal projects and tailor each application to the job description,” he said. Early in his career, he sent generic resumes everywhere—a mistake he now avoids. “Customizing your resume to mirror a job’s keywords is crucial,” he emphasized.  

The Takeaway 

Maulik’s story proves that a resume isn’t just a document—it’s a strategic tool. By combining measurable impact, storytelling, and sleek design, he turned his resume into a gateway to the tech industry’s most coveted roles.  

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Adapted from Business Insider Africa