Varsha Das Developer Advocate · Amazon Web Services, India

5-10+ years of experience · India

About your mentor

I'm a backend engineer turned Developer Advocate. I've spent 7+ years building Java and Spring Boot systems in healthcare and fintech, and I now work at the intersection of Java and AI.

I've been through the career questions most engineers face. How do I grow into a senior role? Should I switch tracks? Why do I feel stuck, or burnt out? I didn't always have good answers. Now I care a lot about helping others find theirs.

I can help with software development and system design, planning your next career move, building confidence at work, and finding a career that goes beyond writing code. I also write on Medium, make videos on YouTube, wrote a Spring Boot e-book, and speak at developer conferences.

Views are my own and do not represent my employer.

Sessions

  • Should I Move from Backend Engineering to Developer Advocacy?

    60 min

    For Backend engineers considering Developer Advocacy or another career path beyond hands-on software development. I’ll help you examine whether Developer Advocacy is a good next step for you, using your current experience, interests, and constraints. Bring your real career question, resume, or a role you are considering, and we’ll map practical next moves. You'll leave with: • A clearer view of whether Developer Advocacy fits your strengths and goals • A practical shortlist of next steps to explore or prepare for the transition I’m a backend engineer turned Developer Advocate at AWS, with 7+ years building Java and Spring Boot systems in healthcare and fintech. I also write, create videos, and speak at developer conferences.

  • Should I stay in backend engineering or explore a broader technical career?

    60 min

    For Backend engineers who are considering a move beyond a traditional software engineering role but are unsure which direction fits. I’ll help you assess whether to deepen your backend engineering path or explore adjacent technical roles. Bring your current situation, what feels stuck, and the options you’re considering; we’ll identify a practical next step. You'll leave with: • A clearer view of the career paths that fit your interests and strengths • A short, practical plan for exploring your chosen direction without making a rushed move I’m a backend engineer turned Developer Advocate with 7+ years building Java and Spring Boot systems in healthcare and fintech. I now work at the intersection of Java and AI.

  • Review my Java or Spring Boot technical tutorial draft

    60 min

    For Engineers writing a technical blog post, tutorial, or code-focused guide about Java or Spring Boot. Bring your draft, outline, or code samples. I’ll help you make the technical explanation clearer, identify gaps in the reader journey, and improve examples without losing engineering accuracy. You'll leave with: • Clearer structure and a prioritized revision plan for your draft • Specific feedback on technical clarity, code examples, and reader assumptions I have 7+ years of backend engineering experience building Java and Spring Boot systems. I also write on Medium, create YouTube videos, and wrote a Spring Boot e-book.

  • Senior Engineer Career Planning

    60 min

    Build a realistic plan to grow into a senior engineering role or make your next career move. Work through confidence, visibility, burnout, and the skills needed to have greater impact beyond writing code.

Expertise

  • Engineering beyond software
  • Career transitions
  • Planning next career moves
  • Growing into senior roles
  • Confidence at work
  • Managing work stress and burnout
  • Software development guidance
  • Understanding system design
  • Management
  • Career direction
  • Senior Engineer Career Planning
  • Developer Advocacy

Professional journey

  • amazon web services, india (current)

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