Akshat Jain joined Imply on April 1, 2024, as a Software Engineer for the Apache Druid team, driven by his interest in databases and distributed systems cultivated during his studies at the Indian Institute of Technology Patna and his previous role at Yugabyte. Fascinated by the capabilities of Apache Druid, a high-performance, real-time analytics database, he saw the potential for impactful work in managing data growth and real-time insights. Despite lacking professional experience in databases, Akshat's enthusiasm and curiosity were valued during the interview process, and he joined a small, highly-focused team, predominantly based in India, known for its rapid pace and high talent density. Akshat also appreciated the open-source nature of the work, having been involved in open-source projects like Google Summer of Code, and has found the collaborative environment at Imply to be enriching. In his two months at the company, Akshat has experienced a structured onboarding process, supportive colleagues, and rigorous code reviews, contributing to his personal and professional growth, and he has already delivered a feature and demo with the team's support.