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Santosh Yadav: How to level up your career, health, and life

May 12, 2025
Santosh Yadav, a Staff Engineer at Celonis and an open-source contributor, shares his inspiring journey from engineer to staff engineer. He discusses why moving into management isn't always a step up and explores the frequent job changes many engineers face. Santosh also opens up about his health transformation after being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, from running a half marathon to prioritizing wellness in his life. His advocacy for balancing career ambitions with personal health makes for a compelling listen!
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ANECDOTE

Santosh's Staff Engineer Journey

  • Santosh transitioned from management burnout back to an individual contributor role and was promoted to staff engineer at Celonis.
  • He combined conference speaking and community impact with his technical role for promotion success.
INSIGHT

Engineers Leave Jobs Quickly

  • Many engineers leave jobs after two years due to boredom and lack of new challenges.
  • Mindset to seek growth and avoid comfort zones differentiates those who stay longer.
ADVICE

Plant Seeds for Growth

  • A colleague's comment planted the seed to pursue a staff engineer promotion.
  • Validate your role by recognizing your own impact and pursuing growth opportunities.
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