The latest articles on DEV Community by HARSHRAJSINH RAJENDRASINH SOLANKI (@harshrajsinh). https://dev.to/harshrajsinh https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F1289123%2Ff7e79889-3f79-4371-a4c9-e65bfe87a4d1.jpeg https://dev.to/harshrajsinh en HARSHRAJSINH RAJENDRASINH SOLANKI Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:48:43 +0000 https://dev.to/harshrajsinh/day-0-rebooting-my-career-in-software-engineering-51df https://dev.to/harshrajsinh/day-0-rebooting-my-career-in-software-engineering-51df <p><strong>Hi, everyone!</strong></p> <p>Public learning isn’t just about sharing knowledge; it’s about <strong>accountability, collaboration, and growth</strong>. As software engineers, we constantly learn and solve problems. Documenting this journey not only reinforces our understanding but also helps others who might be stuck with similar issues. Blogging gives us a voice in the tech community, opens doors to connections, and builds a portfolio that speaks louder than any resume. In my case, it’s also my way of keeping myself accountable and consistent as I transition back to coding.</p> <p>I'm <strong>Harshrajsinh Rajendrasinh Solanki</strong>, a former operations professional, now fully committed to becoming a software engineer. My journey began years ago with a B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering, and due to my interest in start-ups, I decided to pursue a P.G.D.M. in Operations and Supply Chain Management. With all my hard work and luck, I co-founded Edutech Startup LetsUpgrade Edutech Pvt. Ltd., leading me to operations and leadership roles. After a few years of managing teams, building workflows, overseeing finances and cashflows, and developing strategies, I’ve decided to return to my first love—coding. While I enjoyed the dynamic nature of operations, something inside me always missed the thrill of coding and solving technical problems.</p> <p>I’m starting from scratch with <strong>Java Full-Stack Development</strong>, progressing to other tools and technologies like <strong>Kotlin, Spring, and DevOps</strong>. My goal is to combine the analytical skills I developed in operations with the technical expertise needed for modern software engineering.</p> <h3> What to Expect from My Blogs </h3> <p>Here’s what you’ll find:</p> <ol> <li> <strong>Daily Updates:</strong> A quick recap of what I learned, the problems I faced, and how I solved them.</li> <li> <strong>Weekly Technical Blogs:</strong> A deep dive into a concept, tool, or technology I’ve learned, aimed to help others in their coding journey.</li> <li> <strong>Honest Reflections:</strong> Not everything will go perfectly, and that’s okay. I’ll share the ups and downs of this journey.</li> </ol> <p>My series, Restarting My Software Engineering Journey, is not just a blog – it’s a conversation. I’d love to hear your thoughts, tips, and encouragement as I take this leap.</p> <h3> Let’s Connect! </h3> <p>Your support means everything to me. If you find value in what I share, drop a comment, ask questions, or just send good vibes. Staying consistent is my biggest challenge, and I hope you’ll help me stay on track.</p> <p>Wish me luck as I restart my journey as a software engineer. Let’s make this a success together! 🚀</p> <p>Follow my Hasnode profile to get notified about every new post in this series. I’ll also be sharing updates on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/harshrajsinhsolanki/" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://x.com/harshraj167" rel="noopener noreferrer">X.com (Twitter)</a>, and <a href="https://github.com/Harshraj167" rel="noopener noreferrer">Github</a>, so feel free to connect there as well!</p> softwareengineering hrsblogs day000 bloggingforgrowth