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Tech Professional Turns Layoff into Opportunity for Growth

2/15/2026

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Hemant Virmani, a Washington tech professional, was laid off from Amazon in October 2025 after more than 11 years.
He found inspiration in his daughter's resilience.
He engaged with supportive colleagues and began upskilling in AI.
He is applying for head of engineering roles, averaging two to three applications weekly.
He regards the layoff as a potential blessing and urges others to stay positive.

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Story summary

Hemant Virmani, a Washington tech professional, was laid off from Amazon in October 2025 after more than 11 years.
He found inspiration in his daughter's resilience.
He engaged with supportive colleagues and began upskilling in AI.
He is applying for head of engineering roles, averaging two to three applications weekly.
He regards the layoff as a potential blessing and urges others to stay positive.