Tanay Pratap

Entrepreneur | Teacher | Author | Mentor | Engineer

my story

Born and raised in Bokaro, Jharkhand, I completed my engineering degree from Manipal Institute of Technology in 2012. Started off my career with Network Security and Artificial Intelligence and finally ended up at Microsoft as an SDE working primarily on Microsoft Teams Platform.

why I left my Microsoft job?

It was during Covid-19 outbreak in 2020, when I stumbled upon the job market. Talked to many students and found how finding a job in development had become worrisome.
I started teaching WebDevelopment to students with the vision to get their careers started. But doing it alongside my Microsoft gig could have been difficult. So, I left the cushy job and dedicated myself to change the way educational learning works.

how I can help you build your career?

In the past 4 years of working in the higher education sector of the country, I have realized that learning a skill in a way that leads you to a job is quite different from the way we learn in our college years.

Having developed programs that have helped thousands of freshers start their careers - whether it be in tech or business - I strongly believe that you are in the right place.

If you are ready to work hard every day and put in the hours, keep on reading!

crafting careers since 2020

cactro launched

During COVID, I noticed a 5x increase in LinkedIn messages asking for Microsoft referrals due to the bad job market. That’s when I met Swapnil (ex-Amazon, ex-Meesho, IIT Guwahati), who wanted to help students get jobs. We started an online job challenge where students built 5 projects, and we pitched them to companies. This initiative helped 50+ students land their first jobs and eventually turned into the startup cactro, led by Swapnil, which has placed thousands of students to date. If you know programming and web development and need guidance to get your first job, cactro is the place to be.

Learn more about cactro

but the to-be-devs needed guidance

As soon as the job challenge launched, students began asking for project resources. Existing courses were too advanced, so in 2021, I created a user-friendly, foundational web development course. Since then, the boot camp has helped thousands learn programming and secure jobs.

Learn more about neoG

what about the world outside tech?

By 2022, neoG Camp and roc8 were placing thousands of students. A student's request for guidance for his B.Com. graduate sister inspired Invact. I collaborated with experts, and we have since trained and placed Business Analysts in various companies. If you have a Commerce or Business degree, check out Invact to become an industry-ready Business Analyst.

Learn more about Invact

wall of love

With beginner-friendly resources and supportive guidance, we help newcomers navigate the world of tech and non-tech with ease.

"Joining with hopes and doubts, everything turned out beautifully. Tanay bhaya, you're the real OG. Your teaching isn't just about full stack apps, it's about becoming top software engineers. I'm grateful I found you when I had no direction. Thanks to your guidance, I went from knowing nothing to building full stack apps. This is just the beginning there's more to come!"

Syed Andleeb

Software Engineer @IBM

Syed Andleeb

Software Engineer @IBM

"Hi everyone, I'm thrilled to share that I've joined Airtel X Labs as an SDE-FE. After frustrating times at TCS, I was determined to move into a product-based company. Despite setbacks, finding this community changed everything. These past 6 months have not only landed me a better job but also given me life lessons and immense confidence. I'm forever grateful to Tanay Pratap bhaiya for creating this camp."

Ragini Singh

Software Engineer @Airtel Digital

Ragini Singh

Software Engineer @Airtel Digital

“They provided an exceptional learning experience in business modeling, analysis, and advanced Excel techniques. The knowledge and skills I acquired through their program were instrumental in securing my role at Flipkart. I'm grateful for the comprehensive curriculum and supportive instructors that prepared me for success in the industry.”

Nikhil Vishwakarma

Supply Chain Analyst @Flipkart

Nikhil Vishwakarma

Supply Chain Analyst @Flipkart

“I came to learn web dev, but Tanay Bhaiya, you have not even taught us how to think, break problems and code the solution, but also taught us to become a better person. You made us fall in love with coding in a real way,I never thought I could be this consistent. I could never have improved this much on my own in just 4 months. Thank you for being our mentor and elder brother, I will always be grateful to you.”

Ankita Bagale

Frontend Engineer @Razorpay

“Hey Everyone, I am elated to share that I will be joining Reliance Retail as a Frontend Engineer- I next week. I can't really thank enough Tanay Pratap for the motivation, guidance and providing all that was necessary to me for a great future and career in FrontEnd.”

Faique Jatu

Frontend Engineer @Jio Platforms Limited

Faique Jatu

Frontend Engineer @Jio Platforms Limited

“Grateful to for an incredible learning experience as a Trainee. Thanks to their guidance, I'm now an MIS Executive at CaratLane. Special thanks to Tanay Bhaiya, Prashant Somani, and Ankita Mam for their invaluable support.”

Siddhanth Lavande

Operations Analyst @CaratLane

Siddhanth Lavande

Operations Analyst @CaratLane

I'm thrilled to share that I've joined IBM as a Software Engineer with a nearly 250% hike from my TCS salary. I received multiple offers from Thinkitive Solutions, TheMathCo, Emproto, and Collabera, all thanks to this program. My journey wasn't just 6 months; it spanned 2 years since I started following Tanay Bhaiya. I fell in love with JavaScript and Tanay Bhaiya along the way."

Saniya Shaikh

Software Engineer @IBM

Saniya Shaikh

Software Engineer @IBM

"Hey all! I'm excited to share that I've accepted an offer from Techmojo, Hyderabad as a Frontend Engineer, starting on the 11th. From not understanding callback functions to landing multiple offers, it's been a long journey. I never built projects, wrote blogs, or practiced interviews in college, but thanks to Tanay Pratap and this priceless community, I've grown so much. Grateful for the transformation!"

Sharath Nair

Member of Technical Staff @TechMojo

Sharath Nair

Member of Technical Staff @TechMojo

"Their Analyst Training enhanced my data analysis skills, enabling me to interpret complex reports effortlessly. Prashant sir's expertise in finance and Ankita ma'am's guidance in business communication were invaluable. Grateful for their contribution to my professional growth."

Parinita Kanekar

Data Research Analyst @Morningstar