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How To Craft A Good Portfolio

Hosted by Shivam Dehinwal

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Practical Product Development
Shivam Dehinwal, Matt De Remer, and Cris Sion
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What you'll learn

Why your portfolio is more important than your resume

Learn why engineering portfolios have become mandatory for landing interviews and how they showcase your capabilities

The storytelling framework that makes projects memorable

Master the proven narrative structure that transforms a collection of CAD files into a compelling journey that engages

Portfolio mistakes that instantly disqualify candidates

Discover the common pitfalls that make recruiters skip to the next applicant - from cluttered layouts to missing pieces

Why this topic matters

Your portfolio is the first impression you make on potential employers - before they even meet you. In today's competitive job market, a strong portfolio can be the difference between a $60,000 and $100,000 starting salary. As someone who's reviewed hundreds of engineering portfolios and successfully landed roles at top companies, I'll show you exactly what makes hiring managers want to interview

You'll learn from

Shivam Dehinwal

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

With experience designing products for Google and leading development at multiple startups and design firms, Shivam brings real-world insight into what employers actually look for. He's taken products from initial sketches through production runs, giving him a unique perspective on showcasing work that matters.


In our previous cohort, Shivam's portfolio guidance directly helped students land internships and full-time positions. His approach transforms how engineers present their work - moving beyond "what I made" to "why it matters and how I think."


"The difference between a good engineer and a hired engineer often comes down to how well they can show their process, not just their final product."

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