ICPC India x Pathway: AMA with Programming Champions

Date & Time:
18th December 2024
6:30–7:30 PM IST (2:00–3:00 PM CET)

Join us for a focused AMA session presented by Pathway and ICPC India—an event for those who know competitive programming inside and out, and are ready to see how these skills translate into high-impact industry and research roles. This discussion is for the community that thrives on tough problems and wants to understand pathways to real-world innovation, academia, and dynamic career opportunities.

What to Expect

• Authentic Perspectives, No Sugarcoating:
  Hear directly from those who’ve been at the top of the competitive coding ladder. Get uncompromising insights into how to channel CP excellence into tangible career milestones.
• From Arena to Industry:
  See how IOI and ICPC-level problem-solving maps onto complex, large-scale industry challenges. Learn about the strategic thinking, growth trajectories, and skill evolutions that top performers undergo as they shift from contests to cutting-edge roles.
• Global and Local Dimensions of CP:
  Understand how the competitive programming experience and ecosystem differ across regions, educational cultures, and professional landscapes. Learn how your problem-solving abilities can open doors—be it at top universities, global tech firms, or specialized startups like Pathway.
• Careers at Pathway:
  Discover what it’s like to work at Pathway, a startup deeply connected to the CP community. Understand the kind of opportunities available, what we value in young talent, and how you can apply if you’re ready to bring your problem-solving strengths into a fast-paced, impactful environment.

Why Attend?

This isn’t about basic tutorials or surface-level advice. If you’re already adept at tackling challenging problems and want a straight line of sight into academic advancement, industry innovations, and professional roles at a company like Pathway, this AMA is for you. Come for the clarity, stay for the connections.

Featured Speakers

• Sergey Kulik:
  Lead Research Engineer at Pathway. A three-time IOI medalist (including gold) over a decade ago and formerly at Yandex, Sergey guides top coding talent in tackling large-scale analytical challenges. His perspective bridges the worlds of elite competition and industry-scale innovation.
• Kshitij Sodani:
  Two-time IOI Gold Medalist and current MIT student. Kshitij’s journey—from India’s CP circuit to the global academic stage—provides insights into the differences in training, culture, and career pathways, showing how CP foundations can propel you into elite opportunities.

Featured Hosts

• Anup Kalbalia:
  Steering Committee Member at ICPC India and former CEO of CodeChef. Anup has been instrumental in developing India’s CP landscape and nurturing emerging talent.
• Mudit Srivastava:
  Director of Growth at Pathway and former CodeChef team member. Mudit has seen firsthand how top-tier coding communities scale and how young talent can thrive in high-impact industry roles.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with seasoned professionals who’ve navigated the CP-to-industry transition, understand what top companies like Pathway look for, and stand ready to answer your questions. Mark your calendar for 18th December 2024. Prepare your questions, bring your ambition, and step into the next phase of your coding journey.

Team

Kshitij SodaniCurrent IOI Gold Medalist, CS at MIT

Sergey KulikLead Research Engineer at Pathway

Anup KalbaliaICPC India Strategic Advisor

Mudit SrivastavaDirector of Growth at Pathway

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