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Master Spark internals, optimizations & real-world scaling to crack FAANGM interviews & boost your salary by $100K+—with expert-led insights

Jitesh Soni

Spark & Distributed Systems Mastery: Scale Data, Optimize Jobs, Crack Interviews

Amazon

Amazon Web Services

Databricks

ZS Associates

🔧 Hands-on Benchmarking &amp; Real-World Problem SolvingEngage in industry-level assignments where you benchmark, optimize, and fine-tune Spark jobs. Tackle real-world data challenges with confidence, applying your skills to practical projects that mirror actual industry scenarios. 🔧 Learn how to decipher the Spark UISpark UI contains extensive information and can be overwhelming for the average user. Based on my 10 years of experience with Spark UI, I will guide you on what to focus on and what truly matters. 🎯 Crack FAANGM Interviews with a Proven ApproachDevelop the skills to confidently answer tough Spark interview questions, explain complex concepts in simple terms, and structure responses the way top companies expect. Gain targeted insights and hands-on practice to increase your chances of landing top-tier FAANGM positions. 📚 Structured Learning That Builds RetentionBenefit from a progressive course structure that layers concepts for deep understanding. Unlike scattered free content, this structured approach ensures that Spark’s mechanics are thoroughly grasped and directly applicable to your professional work. ✅ Master Spark Internals &amp; Performance OptimizationGo beyond surface-level knowledge by deeply understanding Spark’s architecture, execution model, and optimization strategies. Learn to efficiently handle and scale petabyte-scale datasets, enhancing your ability to design robust and high-performance data pipelines. 🤝 Exclusive Mentorship &amp; Community SupportReceive direct feedback from expert instructors and engage with a strong cohort of peers. Gain access to an active learning community that fosters collaborative problem-solving and knowledge sharing, accelerating your growth and professional development.

Stand Out in Data Engineering: Master Distributed Systems 

Data Engineers proficient in SQL and Python but new to distributed systems.

Engineers who have used Spark but haven't worked with it on large projects, knowing the basics but not how it works behind the scenes

If you're struggling with technical interviews, especially system design or Spark-related questions. Or Planning to get into FAANGM

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<ul><li>Go beyond API calls—learn how Spark actually works under the hood.</li><li>Master shuffling, partitioning, and query execution to handle petabyte-scale data efficiently.</li></ul>

Deep Understanding of Spark Internals & Performance Optimization

<ul><li>Optimize real Spark jobs by tuning shuffle partitions, hardware configurations, and join hints.</li><li>Benchmark write speed and query performance across different table formats, including Liquid Clustering and Z-Ordering.</li></ul>

Hands-on Projects & Real-World Benchmarking

<ul><li>Learn how to explain complex Spark concepts simply, a key skill for FAANGM interviews.</li><li>Tackle real Spark interview questions and data modeling scenarios to stand out in technical rounds.</li></ul>

Interview Prep for FAANGM & System Design Rounds

<ul><li>Gain insights from someone who has built and optimized Spark at Amazon, AWS, and Databricks.</li><li>Learn how to create job opportunities, crack interviews, and position yourself for high-paying roles.</li></ul>

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