A Little About Me I’m a Software Engineer/DevOps with six years of experience, currently working at a reputable company. My goal is to secure a higher-paying job within the next year to start paying off my student loans. One of my main challenges has been LeetCode-style questions, which have hindered my progress toward better opportunities. I've struggled with technical interviews at companies like Visa, American Express, JPMorgan, and Amazon due to my inability to complete algorithmic problems within time constraints. After recently not succeeding in an Amazon interview, I decided it was time to take my preparation for Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA), LeetCode, and System Design seriously. In January (2025), I began documenting my progress, which I’m turning into a monthly recap series. I hope this will help others on a similar journey while also serving as a personal journal for when I finally reach my goal. # Past Recap 2025 * January * February * March * April * May * June * July * August * September * October * November * December 2026 * January * February # March Progress Admittedly, I took this month off to focus more on work and freelancing. I think I burned myself out again, and with work getting really busy, it felt like the right decision to step back for a bit. Even though I wasn’t actively grinding LeetCode, I can still feel myself improving as an overall programmer through the work I’ve been doing. That said, I know getting better at LeetCode specifically is going to take more time and consistency for someone like me. I’m planning to get back into it during the month of April, this time with a more balanced approach so I don’t burn out again. # Achievements * N/A # Goals for April * Get back into the mix # Next Steps Going to continue taking things slowly, keep working with my tutor, and follow the game plan he has laid out for me. See you all next month! https://preview.redd.it/i8h20m6gnsug1.png?width=788&format=png&auto=webp&s=bba4f6db4970f2c908cadd27e88557c43241d6e0