WashU Tech, Data & Engineering Career Readiness Podcast
This podcast guides WashU students through the tech, data, and engineering career landscape. Hear stories, tips, and clear steps to grow your skills and prepare for internships and full-time roles.
WashU Tech, Data & Engineering Career Readiness Podcast
2025 in Review: Tech Trends & What to Watch in 2026
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Shivy
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In this fourth episode, we sit down with Rahul Chavali, a junior who has interned at Deepgram (Series B, backed by WingVC, BlackRock, and Nvidia) and is an incoming product manager at Salesforce. Rahul shares how he explored different paths within technology, offers practical recruiting advice, and breaks down key industry trends shaping 2025 along with what students can expect heading into 2026.