Akamai Technologies Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

The coding round had 2 coding+ 1 SQL + 8 mcqs bon OS and networking. I was able to solve all.

Q1. Find unique and duplicate elements in an array.
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To find unique and duplicate elements in an array.
• Create two empty arrays, one for unique elements and one for duplicates.

• Loop through the array and check if the element is already in the unique array.

• If it is, add it to the duplicates array. If not, add it to the unique array.

• Return both arrays.
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Q2. Implementation of all linked list operations from scratch and reverse it.
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Implementing all linked list operations from scratch and reversing it.
• Start by creating a Node class with data and next pointer

• Implement insert, delete, search, and traverse operations

• To reverse the linked list, use three pointers to reverse the direction of the links

• Make sure to handle edge cases such as empty list and single node list
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Q3. File handling question.
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Q4. SQL question to find third highest salary.
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SQL query to find third highest salary.
• Use ORDER BY and LIMIT to get the third highest salary.

• Use subquery to avoid duplicates in case of multiple employees having same salary.

• Example: SELECT salary FROM employees ORDER BY salary DESC LIMIT 2,1;
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Q1. Was asked about academics.
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Q2. Types of inter process communication.
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Inter process communication (IPC) allows processes to communicate with each other and share resources.
• Shared memory

• Pipes

• Sockets

• Message queues

• Signals
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Q3. Linux based questions
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Q4. System design question to design an app like Twitter by drawing block diagram.
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Q1. Describe yourself apart from resume.
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I am a passionate software engineer with a strong background in developing scalable and efficient applications.
• Proficient in multiple programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++

• Experienced in developing web applications using frameworks like Spring and Django

• Familiar with database management systems like MySQL and MongoDB

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
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Q2. Tell me about weakness.
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I tend to be overly critical of my own work.
• I have a tendency to be too self-critical and strive for perfection.

• I often spend more time than necessary on a task to ensure it meets my high standards.

• I sometimes struggle with accepting constructive criticism and can take it personally.

• I am actively working on improving my ability to recognize and appreciate my own accomplishments.
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Q3. If u are placed urself in a company how would you introduce yourself to the team.
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I would introduce myself to the team by sharing my background, skills, and enthusiasm for software engineering.
• Start by sharing your name and a brief overview of your professional background.

• Highlight your technical skills and experience in software engineering.

• Express your enthusiasm for the field and your eagerness to contribute to the team.

• Mention any relevant projects or achievements that demonstrate your abilities...read more
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Q4. Was asked about where I live. It was just a 5 mins round.
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Q1. Mainly about my CV and work experience.
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Q1. Work experience
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Q2. How to deal with difficult stakeholders?
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To deal with difficult stakeholders, it is important to communicate effectively, build trust, manage expectations, and find common ground.
• Communicate openly and regularly with stakeholders to address concerns and keep them informed

• Build trust by delivering on promises and being transparent in your actions

• Manage expectations by setting clear goals and timelines, and being realistic about what can be achieved

• Find common ...read more
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Q3. What challenges you faced during your last project and how did you handle them?
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I faced challenges with team communication and resource allocation, but resolved them through regular meetings and adjusting timelines.
• Team communication breakdowns led to misunderstandings and delays

• Resource allocation issues caused bottlenecks in project progress

• Held regular team meetings to address communication issues and clarify tasks

• Adjusted project timelines to accommodate resource constraints and meet deadlines
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Q4. How do manage risks?
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I manage risks by identifying potential risks, assessing their impact, developing mitigation strategies, and monitoring them throughout the project.
• Identify potential risks by conducting risk assessments

• Assess the impact of each risk on the project's objectives

• Develop mitigation strategies to address high-priority risks

• Monitor risks throughout the project lifecycle and adjust strategies as needed
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Q5. How do you manage delays in project and inform your stakeholders?
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I proactively identify delays, assess impact, communicate with stakeholders, and collaborate on solutions.
• Identify the cause of the delay and assess its impact on the project timeline and deliverables

• Communicate the delay to stakeholders promptly and transparently, providing clear reasons and potential solutions

• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop a plan to mitigate the delay and adjust project timelines accordingl...read more
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Every round was held in banglore office . The round consisted of some mathematics and paragraphed based questions and some video baed ques related to akamai

Actually due to time costraint and less no of candidates they didnt conduct the gd

Q1. First they asked for an intro then they asked about my projects and they jumped into http ,https,ssl,tcp,osi model,tcp model,api,different request errors like 2xx 3xx 4xx 5xx , they only asked questions on...read more
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Q1. The manager round went well as the manager was too friendly and asked practical nd behaviour ques and explained me about the role what does the team deal with everyday .
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SQL query, Linux, OS fundamentals

Q1. What happens when you enter a URL
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When you enter a URL, your browser sends a request to the server hosting the website, which then responds by sending back the requested webpage.
• 1. Browser sends a request to the server hosting the website

• 2. Server processes the request and sends back the requested webpage

• 3. The webpage is displayed in the browser for the user to interact with
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Q2. Networking questions
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