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NetApp Member of Techinical Staff 2 Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 20 Jan 2017

NetApp Member of Techinical Staff 2 Interview Experiences

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I was interviewed in Jul 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

15 Questions

  • Q1. What is RAID ?
  • Ans. 

    RAID stands for Redundant Array of Independent Disks. It is a data storage technology that combines multiple physical disk drives into a single logical unit for improved performance, fault tolerance, and data protection.

    • RAID is used to increase storage capacity, improve performance, and provide data redundancy.

    • There are different RAID levels, such as RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, etc., each offering different benefi...

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  • Q2. What was the need to change from RAID 3 to RAID 4 ?
  • Ans. 

    RAID 4 was needed to improve performance and address the bottleneck issue of RAID 3.

    • RAID 4 allows for parallel access to multiple disks, improving performance.

    • RAID 3 had a single dedicated parity disk, causing a bottleneck in write operations.

    • RAID 4 introduced independent block-level striping with a dedicated parity disk.

    • The change from RAID 3 to RAID 4 aimed to distribute the parity calculations across all disks.

    • RAID ...

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  • Q3. What are Parity Bits ?
  • Ans. 

    Parity bits are used in computer systems to detect errors in data transmission.

    • Parity bits are extra bits added to a binary code to make the total number of 1s either even or odd.

    • They are used to detect errors during data transmission by comparing the number of 1s in a code with the expected parity.

    • If the number of 1s doesn't match the expected parity, an error is detected.

    • Parity bits can be even parity (total number o...

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  • Q4. What are the ways to detect errors in Parity Bits ?
  • Ans. 

    Parity bits can be detected by checking for errors in the parity bit itself or by comparing the parity bit with the data it is supposed to protect.

    • Check for errors in the parity bit itself

    • Compare the parity bit with the data it is supposed to protect

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  • Q5. A Simple Code of Link List.
  • Ans. 

    A simple code for implementing a linked list.

    • A linked list is a data structure where each element contains a reference to the next element.

    • The last element points to null.

    • Operations on a linked list include insertion, deletion, and traversal.

    • Example code: class Node { int data; Node next; }

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  • Q6. Explanation of Projects done so far.
  • Ans. 

    I have worked on projects involving developing web applications, implementing machine learning algorithms, and optimizing database performance.

    • Developed a web application using React.js and Node.js for real-time data visualization

    • Implemented machine learning algorithms for predictive analytics in Python using libraries like scikit-learn and TensorFlow

    • Optimized database performance by fine-tuning SQL queries and indexin

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  • Q7. Tell me About yourself.
  • Ans. 

    I am a passionate software engineer with 5 years of experience in developing web applications.

    • Graduated with a degree in Computer Science

    • Proficient in Java, JavaScript, and SQL

    • Worked on projects involving e-commerce platforms and data analytics

    • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team

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  • Q8. Where you do see yourself in the next five years ?
  • Ans. 

    In the next five years, I see myself advancing in my career, taking on more responsibilities, and becoming a subject matter expert in my field.

    • Advancing in my career by taking on more challenging projects and roles

    • Becoming a subject matter expert in my field through continuous learning and development

    • Possibly transitioning into a leadership role or management position

    • Building a strong professional network and reputatio...

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  • Q9. Given a Team of people with different technical capabilities, how will you lead the Team in different scenarios.
  • Ans. 

    I will assess each team member's strengths and weaknesses, assign tasks accordingly, provide necessary support and guidance, and foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.

    • Assess each team member's technical capabilities and assign tasks accordingly

    • Provide necessary support and guidance to team members to help them grow and improve

    • Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment to encourage knowledge s...

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  • Q10. Are you a Person who gets affected if you don't receive the attention you deserve ?
  • Ans. 

    No, I do not get affected if I don't receive the attention I deserve.

    • I am self-motivated and do not rely on external validation for my work.

    • I focus on the task at hand and strive for excellence regardless of external recognition.

    • I understand that recognition is not always immediate and prioritize long-term growth over short-term validation.

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  • Q11. Do you work good in Team or Alone ?
  • Ans. 

    I work well in both team and alone, depending on the task at hand.

    • I excel in team environments, collaborating with others to achieve common goals.

    • I am also capable of working independently, taking initiative and problem-solving on my own.

    • I adapt my work style based on the project requirements and team dynamics.

    • For example, I led a successful team project last year and also completed a solo project ahead of schedule.

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  • Q12. Want to be a Developer or Tester ?
  • Ans. 

    I want to be a Developer.

    • I have a strong passion for coding and problem-solving.

    • I enjoy creating new software applications and improving existing ones.

    • I have experience in programming languages such as Java, Python, and JavaScript.

    • I have worked on various development projects, including web and mobile applications.

    • I am constantly learning and keeping up with the latest technologies and trends in software development.

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  • Q13. Given a requirement. Approach the problem as Tester and then as a Developer.
  • Q14. Do you prefer to Lead a Team or be a normal Team Player ?
  • Ans. 

    I prefer to lead a team as it allows me to utilize my leadership skills and guide the team towards success.

    • I enjoy taking charge and delegating tasks to team members based on their strengths.

    • I am able to motivate and inspire team members to work towards a common goal.

    • I am comfortable making decisions and taking responsibility for the outcome.

    • However, I also understand the importance of being a team player and working c...

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  • Q15. Diagram of Linux Operating System.
  • Ans. 

    The Linux operating system is an open-source, Unix-like operating system that provides a stable and secure platform for computing.

    • Linux is based on the Unix operating system and follows a monolithic kernel architecture.

    • It provides multi-user and multitasking capabilities.

    • Linux uses the GNU toolchain and supports a wide range of hardware architectures.

    • It consists of various components such as the kernel, shell, file sys...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The interviewer looked interested in the Resume and asked each and every Project that I wrote in it. The way he shook my hand after the interview was over, I knew I have cleared this Round.
Tips: If you have done your project yourself, no worries. If you have borrowed the project kindly study it thoroughly.

Round: Behavioural Interview
Experience: Before Leaving I told the interviewer: "Hope to see you soon" just to have his reaction and know if I have cleared this round.
Tips: He was looking how well can I fit in the companies environment. Be on your toes, and don't give a casual attitude.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Best Interview which I gave, the interviewer was pretty much impressed by my personality. When asked to areas of improvement he told me that technically I have not taken any wrong step throughout my academics though he told me that despite of my ideas for managing the team where good, I lacked in the way how I communicated those Ideas with the Team Members
Tips: Always ask for your feedback once the interview is finished. Try to get what all things you are missing. Keep a smiling face irrespective of the result, if you get upset by rejections and it reflects on your face how can anyone hope that you can hold yourself together in tough times.

Skills: Operating System Basics, Managerial, Team Working Ability, Leadership Skills, Networking Basics, Analyzing And Problem Solving Skills
College Name: NIT Allahabad

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: I had sent my resume to the hiring group, Selection through telephonic interviews. I was interviewed by three different research groups  (once by each).
Tips: Factors in decreasing order of importance: CGPA each stage. Ability to explain your projects precisely. Ability to solve ''standard" logarithmic problems.  The way you think and put down your Answer is the most important. The final answer .s not so I important, and they prod you when you think out aloud anyway.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Almost- by default they ask about your previous projects/internships if they are relevant to the group. Ofher questions depend on the group you are interviewed by and your own profile, In my case it was machine learning, text mining etc. I was told about the research problem they were dealing with then and asked f or comments/suggestions/.inputs and a discussion followed.
Tips: Basically these are specialized Interviews so it's good to have sound knowledge of your domain (analytical and application skills are very much required).

Skill Tips: CGPA>9.0, 1f not (like me) relevant work done in the domain and in past internship.A recommendation from the professor is also a good add on.
College Name: IIT Madras

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: There was an apititude test basically in line with CAT pattern. It was conducted online for about 45 min duration. The questions were rather simple but each question was time bound (around 45 sec or so).
Tips: As such I did not have any structured study plan. I did refresh some of my basics in mechanics and analysis. I was more inclined to get a job in aerospace division. Read as per your interest.
Duration: 45 minutes

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Initially, we are seated randomly in a circular manner and each one was given two minutes to describe the topic. It was followed by an tense debate where participants converged and diverged on different sets of issue. They were particularly looking for interpersonal skills and out of the box thinking.

Round: Interview
Experience: The interview was purely management type.More questions were thrown at team building, bio-data, why this company? , project, what you Can contribute for the firm?, where you see yourself in next 5 -10 years, ambitions, some amount of optimization tools and techniques, concluding remarks....Interpersonal skills and clarity in answering where mainly
IBM was a more relaxed interview, which basically dealt with management and interpersonal skills. Questions like “if one of our team mate is very stubborn, lazy, adamant, how will you tackle the situation” were asked.
Tips: College (B Tech) curricular activities, NTSC certificate, Math Olympiad certificate, all India quiz competition awards were noted and appreciated. That really was a booster. That helps in implanting an idea that you are not just blah blah blah.

Skill Tips: Be very sure about your mechanics, analysis and design. These three are the fundamentals.
I haven prepared for placements exclusively. Here were combined discussions. However, it really helps if you can revise and make your fundamentals were clear. The basic understanding should be there. An hour every day for two months will do the trick.
Be really choosy of the company you want to be in. Learn a lot more of the company and get an idea of what they are actually looking for. But still don’t freeze your mind to those realms alone.. Be open minded and cheerful. The first few questions will set the mood of the interview. If you are bale to crack that, then things will be really smooth. Really concentrate on your fundamentals, especially analysis and design.
Skills: Mechanics, Analysis , Design
College Name: IIT-Madras

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: CGPA > 8 is necessary

Round: Test
Experience: Online Test + Written Test
Online Test - Duration 90 minutes + Written Test 30 minutes for Hardware profile
Online Test -Quants, Number Series ; Calculators were not allowed
Written Test - Semiconductor Basics

Round: Interview
Experience: Interview is held in either 1 round for non-core profile or several rounds of technical interviews for Hardware.
Technical round consisted of questions form topics like VLSI, Semiconductors (BJT, MOS), ASIC Design Flow, CMOS Process Flow.

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Group Discussion is held for non-core profilesDuration varies from 20-30 minutes with 11 members.

General Tips: Never ever mention GRE or MS or any higher studies, for that matter, in any placement interview if you want to get placed in that company
Practicing quant, puzzle solving and GD from early in the semester would definitely help
Core placement: be thorough with the core fundaes
Practice general quant questions without a calculator
Skills: Quants, Puzzle Solving
College Name: IIT MADRAS

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: It had 3 parts: Data manipulation, number series and calculations.

Round: Test
Experience: Technical test on C. Typical questions on what will be the output of the program.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Questions were based on various areas of CSE, especially Programming languages and thesis work. Questions on Database connectivity in Java , CGI, DFA, DMA etc were also asked.
Tips: ISL works 80% in java and 20% in C. Thus, prepare Java well before appearing for the IBM-ISL. Must have basic knowledge in databases, Operating systems.

College Name: IIT KANPUR

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Initial shortlisting was based on 1 hour written test.
Questions on Quant,Codingand Algorithms were asked in the test
Tips: Focus on quant,coding and algorithms
Duration: 60 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The subject knowledge and skills tested in Technical interview are:
1.Math
2.Coding
Tips: Good math knowledge is required.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: General HR question were asked in this round.

Skills: Data structure, Algorithms, Math, Coding
College Name: IIT MADRAS

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Quant, Sequence series, Basic mathematics
Each question was given a specific time after which other question appeared on screen and you cannot go back to the previous question. So this was a bit stressful.
12 people got selected.
Duration: 30 minutes

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: The moderator picked each and every guy and asked him/her to put his/her views, and then time was allocated to debate on the points raised. In total 15 mins GD. No elimination through GD. Basic GD skills were looked for that is ability to speak and to drive the discussion to a positive direction.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Just 1 round of interview. Mostly HR question were asked. Resume based questions were asked. Basically HR questions were asked.

Round: Resume Shortlist
Tips: Interview was basically the criteria for selection. The internship, project POR everything mattered. Co-curricular activities were also asked.

General Tips: I think i was selected because I was able to justify my skill set properly. I gave valid explanations of my skill sets, I was able to justify my internships. Projecting my confidence level was an added advantage. Decide your future i.e. what is your area of interest and then prepare for it.
Having a good POR always help.
CGPA should be above 8.
Have mock interviews with a wingmates.
During internship work properly.
Skill Tips: Prepare for CAT. Quant, Puzzles, Case studies are important. Mock GDs and Mock PIs with wing-mates are very important. Revised all basic courses. All app-mech courses, solved some questions from unsolved section of any text book. Ensure you have mock GDs and mock PIs with wingmates.
College Name: IIT MADRAS

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: CGPA above 8

Round: Test
Experience: These involve questions from aptitude.
Tips: R S Agarwal's book on aptitude is enough for preparation.
Duration: 80 minutes

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: 11 members were part of the GD. The GD was not a rejection round.
Duration: 20 minutes

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Basic Questions.
Tips: Just prepare normal questions for HR.

General Tips: Prepare from placement material from LAN.
Prepare basic fundaes.
College Name: IIT MADRAS

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Why you want to join IBM
  • Ans. 

    I want to join IBM because of its reputation as a leading technology company and its commitment to innovation.

    • IBM is known for its cutting-edge technology and solutions.

    • The company has a strong focus on research and development.

    • IBM offers excellent career growth opportunities and a supportive work environment.

    • Working at IBM would allow me to collaborate with talented professionals from diverse backgrounds.

    • IBM's global ...

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  • Q3. Why you don’t want to go for PhD

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: CGPA above 8 + written test +online test

Round: Test
Tips: Prepare from Online Tutorials for Number Series and Device Modelling Basics from Karmalkar Lectures.
Duration: 90 + 30 minutes

Round: HR Interview
Experience: HR will ask you a lot of common questions.
Tips: Prepare some of the expected questions in advance.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I opted for Computational Lithography Group at IBM_ SRDC So questions were based on that profile
VLSI, Semiconductors (BJT, MOS), ASIC Design Flow, CMOS Process Flow.
Tips: They are looking for VLSI, Digital IC Design, Device Modelling. Do prepare these them well. Prepare from VLSI (NDG Lectures), Device Modelling (Karmalkar Lectures), Dig IC Design (Class Notes).

College Name: IIT MADRAS

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: CGPA above 8.

Round: Test
Experience: Simple quant questions, 2 sections, 20 - 30 min each. Calculators were not allowed.
Duration: 60 minutes

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: 11 members were part of the GD! They were under the impression that students from IITs are usually interested in technology, research and engineering. Your enthu/understanding of what a 'business consultant' does is what is tested in the GD. Just before the GD, they said that they would explain what they meant by "smarter planet". They
confused us by mentioning some technological innovations (like solar power, prosthetic limbs, artificial heart, brain, GPS, etc.) as examples of smarter planet. After the GD, they were able to simply separate those candidates who talked about business consulting from those candidates who got confused and talked about technology.
Duration: 30 minutes

Round: Interview
Experience: 1. The first 3 minutes was just a general talk about my hometown, junior college, etc. ( I think he was also from Andhra)

2. He went through my resume and asked me why I put certain points, like my BITSAT score in there. He also pointed out that there was nothing much regarding sports. I just made defending arguments.

3. He asked me about my teamwork, instances of good and bad teamwork, what I have learned from my experiences of teamwork in IIT. He said that the profile would need me to work in teams with IIM grads and asked me how I could manage.

General Tips: 3 things:1. I had 9.67 CGPA in Management minor and this added weight to my non-core side.2. I did an internship at IMaCS in infrastructure consulting. I was able to put pseud that I worked in teams with MBA grads during that internship and that we worked well. I think I also spoke well about my teamwork in class projects.3. During the GD, I gave a good example of business consulting (something regarding Maruthi Suzuki which I recalled from Marketing Management class). It gave them a strong opinion that I'm into business consulting.
Skill Tips: Practicing early in the semester would definitely help for any kind of placement.
Skills: quant, puzzle solving
College Name: IIT MADRAS
Motivation: I was apping, so I didn't prepare properly. However, I must suggest those who app, (not the ones who are bent on going abroad, but the ones like me, like cats on the wall) to attend all the placement tests and put proper fight during placements. I'm not saying that you should practice quant months earlier or mug up the finance material. (Its great if you can do that too, but I expect you'd be busy with GRE, TOEFL, etc.) I suggest you to finish (or pause) your SOPs and stuff before the third week of November and attend all the companies' tests and get placed early. A good placement is not only a big relief but it also allows you to drop your safe universities and apply to more strong. I didn't attend a couple of tests and regretted it during placements(getting placed on 16th day is not exactly Christmas) Never ever mention GRE or MS or any higher studies, for that matter, in any placement interview if you want to get placed in that company, no matter how friendly or understanding the interviewer might seem to be. (I got rejected in the first round itself in a couple of companies for doing this.)
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