Inside the FAANG Hiring Black Box at Open Atlas Summit 2026 with Abhijay Vuyyuru, Varun Negandhi and Jugal Bhatt

Abhijay Vuyyuru, Varun Negandhi and Jugal Bhatt will take the stage at Open Atlas Summit 2026 for “Inside the FAANG Hiring Black Box: What Really Gets You Hired,” bringing three different perspectives on breaking into competitive technology roles.

Meet the Speakers

Abhijay Vuyyuru is an AI Product Manager at YouTube within Google. His work and career content focus heavily on product management, AI and navigating competitive technology careers.

Varun Negandhi is the Founder of Beyond Grad, where he helps professionals improve their job-search strategy, positioning, networking and career growth. His background combines engineering, business development and career education.

Jugal Bhatt is a Software Engineer at Amazon. After initially struggling with cold applications during his U.S. job search, he shifted toward targeted networking, recruiter outreach, LinkedIn visibility and role-specific applications - a strategy that eventually helped him land Amazon.

What Will They Explore?

Why Cold Applications Are Not Enough

Applying to hundreds of roles may feel productive, but the panel can explore why targeted applications and stronger positioning often matter more.

What Recruiters Actually Notice

From resumes and LinkedIn profiles to relevant experience and communication, attendees can learn what helps candidates stand out in crowded applicant pools.

Networking Without Random Outreach

Jugal’s own experience shows how deliberate engagement with recruiters and hiring managers can create opportunities beyond anonymous applications.

Positioning Your Experience

Varun can bring a career-strategy perspective on communicating technical experience in terms employers understand and value.

Breaking Into Big Tech in an AI-Driven Market

Abhijay can add the product and AI perspective: what skills, judgment and adaptability increasingly matter as technology roles evolve.

Why This Panel Matters

There is no secret button that guarantees a FAANG offer.

But understanding how successful candidates position themselves, build relationships, prepare strategically and communicate their value can dramatically improve the quality of a job search.

For international students and immigrant professionals competing for highly sought-after U.S. technology roles, this Open Atlas Summit 2026 conversation is designed to make the hiring process less of a black box.

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