Siya Raj Purohit, Chaitanya Varanasi, and Sohail Shaikh, who first met as engineering students at the University of Texas at Austin, reconnected at MongoDB despite following different career paths. They describe their journeys from college to MongoDB, highlighting their experiences in various tech roles and the strong friendship that persisted through moves and job changes. At MongoDB, they hold roles such as Senior Solutions Architect and Solutions Architect, focusing on helping developers and clients optimize the use of MongoDB’s platform. They emphasize the importance of maintaining professional relationships and the supportive company culture at MongoDB. The trio, who joined the company during the COVID-19 pandemic, reflect on their remote onboarding experiences and the resources provided by MongoDB to facilitate their transition. They express excitement about future collaborations and growth opportunities within the company. The text also mentions a leadership transition at MongoDB, with Dev Ittycheria stepping down as CEO, to be succeeded by Chirantan “CJ” Desai, who brings extensive experience from his roles at ServiceNow and Cloudflare. The transition aims to bring fresh perspectives to MongoDB as it continues its growth, particularly in the realm of AI and data-intensive applications, while Dev remains on the Board to assist in the leadership change.