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Sandeep Jain

Sandeep Jain

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  • Sandeep Jain, Founder and CEO of GeeksforGeeks, spearheads one of the largest and most reputable online platforms for computer science learning.
  • With over 14 years in the educational technology sector, he is dedicated to mentoring students and professionals striving for success in the tech industry.
  • Jain's journey commenced from a modest background and a tier-3 engineering college, overcoming numerous challenges to secure his dream job.
  • After excelling at IIT and working for a leading US software company, he recognized the need to assist countless students facing similar obstacles.
  • In 2008, he departed from his lucrative tech career to establish GeeksforGeeks initially as a blog, focusing on aiding engineering students in their placement preparations.
  • Over the years, Jain has developed and taught courses like DSA and CIP, facilitating thousands of placements in renowned tech giants such as Amazon, Google, Meta, Apple, and Microsoft.
  • GeeksforGeeks has evolved into a global community boasting over 20 million registered users, benefiting from its extensive content, practice problems, contests, and courses covering various computer science topics.
  • His vision is to construct an extensive network of geeks, connecting them with top tech recruiters to establish a mutually beneficial ecosystem for both employers and job seekers.
  • GeeksforGeeks has launched a job portal and partnered with companies like Uber, Ola, Amazon, and Caratlane, facilitating over 2000 placements and streamlining the hiring process for HR-techs.
  • Jain takes pride in the significant impact and value GeeksforGeeks has generated and remains committed to empowering more individuals in the future.

Physical Status

Male

Education

Education
Institution
Duration
M. Tech, Computer Science and Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
2005 - 2007
B. Tech, Computer Science and Engineering
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University
2000 - 2004

careers

Position
Organization
Duration
Founder
GeeksforGeeks
2009 - Present
Mentor - DSA Self Paced Course
GeeksforGeeks
Jun 2018 - Present
Guest Faculty
Jaypee Institute Of Information Technology
Aug 2015 - May 2016
Assistant Professor
Jaypee Institute Of Information Technology
Jan 2010 - Jun 2015
Member Information Technology
The D. E. Shaw Group
Jul 2007 - Jan 2010

Personal Details

Married