In recent years, India has seen an uptick in people showing deep interest in computer engineering and related fields. This has paved the way for influencers who simplify complex concepts, offer practical career advice, and guide viewers from basics to advanced topics.
Here’s a curated list of the top influencers to follow if you’re looking to get started in the world of computer science and AI. This list, compiled by AIM, is based on their popularity and subscriber count.
1. Haris Ali Khan (Code with Harry)
YT Channel: CodeWithHarry
Subscribers: 6.9M
Haris Ali Khan, the man behind the channel ‘Code with Harry’, is the biggest individual coding influencer on YouTube, with 6.87M subscribers at the time of writing this article. Harry’s mastery lies in creating comprehensive, beginner-friendly programming tutorials in Hindi.
2. Navin Reddy (Telusko)
YT Channel: Telusko
Subscribers: 2.47M
Navin runs a YouTube channel named Telusko, which provides tutorials on Java, Python, and various frameworks. The channel helps tech learners by providing an in-depth, conceptual understanding of programming languages and their practical applications. Its content supports both beginners and intermediate developers in mastering essential programming skills.
3. Jenny’s Lectures
YT Channel: Jenny’s Lectures
Subscribers: 1.79M
Jenny’s expertise lies in explaining theoretical computer science concepts with exceptional clarity. She’s supporting tech students by providing in-depth coverage of university-level computer science topics, data structures, and algorithms. Her methodical approach helps learners build a strong foundation in core CS principles, which is crucial for both academic success and technical interviews.
4. Akshay Saini
YT Channel: Akshay Saini
Subscribers: 1.74M
Akshay’s mastery is in deep JavaScript concepts and their practical applications. Through his popular ‘Namaste JavaScript’ series, he assists front-end developers in understanding the nuances of JavaScript. His content helps developers write more efficient, bug-free code and prepares them for advanced front-end roles.
5. Abdul Bari
YT Channel: Abdul Bari
Subscribers: 1.07M
Abdul Bari is a master at breaking down complex algorithmic concepts. He’s aiding aspiring software engineers by providing crystal-clear explanations of advanced algorithms and their analysis. His content is particularly valuable for students preparing for competitive programming contests and those aiming for positions at top tech companies known for rigorous algorithmic interviews.
6. Krish Naik
YT Channel: Krish Naik
Subscribers: 1.07M
Krish’s mastery lies in machine learning and AI education. He’s supporting data science enthusiasts by providing up-to-date information on industry trends and practical implementation of ML/AI concepts.
7. Hitesh Choudhary
YT Channel: Hitesh Choudhary
Subscribers: 964K
Hitesh’s forte lies in modern web development technologies and frameworks. He’s empowering the tech youth by creating project-based courses that simulate real-world development scenarios. His hands-on approach in teaching React, Node.js, and other technologies helps students build a strong portfolio, enhancing their employability in the competitive tech industry.
8. Raj Vikramaditya (take U forward)
YT Channel: take U forward
Subscribers: 721k
Raj is a software engineer at Google and also runs a YouTube channel called ‘take U forward,’ where he shares the art of DSA interview preparation. He helps job seekers crack technical interviews at top tech companies by providing structured learning paths, problem-solving strategies, and mock interview scenarios.
9. Kunal Kushwaha
YT Channel: Kunal Kushwaha
Subscribers: 707k
Kunal’s expertise lies in cloud-native technologies and open-source contributions. As a CNCF Ambassador, he’s introducing young developers to the world of DevOps and cloud computing. His content helps tech enthusiasts contribute to open-source projects, build their portfolios, and network within the global tech community.
10. Love Babbar
YT Channel: Love Babbar
Subscribers: 614K
Love’s expertise is in structuring DSA learning for placement preparation. His famous ‘450 DSA Questions’ sheet has become a go-to resource for interview preparation. He’s helping tech graduates secure positions in top companies by providing a structured approach to mastering data structures and algorithms, coupled with invaluable insights into the interview process.
11. Gaurav Sen
YT Channel: Gaurav Sen
Subscribers: 601k
Gaurav’s expertise lies in system design and large-scale distributed systems. He’s helping experienced developers and tech leads level up their skills by demystifying how tech giants design their systems. His content bridges the gap between coding and architecture, enabling young professionals to transition into senior technical roles.
12. Anuj Kumar (Anuj Bhaiya)
YT Channel: Anuj Bhaiya
Subscribers: 504k
Anuj excels at combining technical education with practical career guidance. Through his channel, he’s supporting tech students by providing a holistic view of the industry, covering everything from coding basics to career navigation. His content helps learners make informed decisions about their tech careers and prepare effectively for the job market.
13. Ajay Suneja (Technical Suneja)
YT Channel: Technical Suneja
Subscribers: 499k
Ajay Suneja is the face behind the Technical Suneja channel where he guides his viewers through diverse programming languages. He helps tech learners by covering a wide range of topics from web development to data structures.
14. Shradha Khapra
YT Channel: Shradha Khapra
Subscribers: 445k
Shradha, also known as Microsoft Wali Didi, excels in bridging the gap between academic knowledge and industry requirements. Her content helps young techies by providing a holistic view of software development careers, combining DSA (Data Structure Algorithm)knowledge with practical coding skills and invaluable placement advice. Her experience at Microsoft lends credibility to her career guidance, inspiring many young women to pursue tech careers.
15. Mehul – Codedamn
YT Channel: Mehul – Codedamn
Subscribers: 437k
Mehul excels at creating interactive coding tutorials, particularly in JavaScript. He’s supporting learners by providing hands-on coding experiences through his platform. Apart from coding, he also explains some interesting topics like the tech stack of specific companies and how it works.
16. Sagar Chouksey
YT Channel: Sagar Chouksey
Subscribers: 305k
Founder of Coding Wise, Sagar specialises in Python programming and AI engineering education. His channel focuses on practical, project-based learning with an emphasis on front-end development and programming fundamentals.
17. Tanay Pratap
YT Channel: Tanay Pratap
Subscribers: 284k
Tanay’s strength lies in practical web development education and career guidance. Drawing from his experience at Microsoft, he’s helping young developers by focusing on industry-relevant skills and practices.
18. Nitish Singh (CampusX)
YT Channel: CampusX
Subscribers: 263k
CampusX, founded by Nitish Singh, specialises in data science education. They’re helping aspiring data scientists by providing comprehensive courses on machine learning, deep learning, and data analysis.
19. Aditya Verma
YT Channel: Aditya Verma
Subscribers: 255k
Aditya’s expertise lies in teaching dynamic programming and recursive problem-solving techniques. He’s assisting competitive programmers and interview candidates by breaking down complex algorithmic problems into understandable components.
20. Arsh Goyal
YT Channel: Arsh Goyal
Subscribers: 245k
As a senior software engineer at Samsung and former educator at CodeChef-Unacademy, Arsh has established himself as a prominent voice in tech education. His expertise is particularly valuable as he combines his academic excellence (institute gold medalist from NIT Jalandhar) with real industry experience.
21. Sumeet Malik (Pepcoding)
YT Channel: Pepcoding
Subscribers: 205k
Sumeet Malik is the face behind the YouTube channel Pepcoding, where he supports tech learners by offering structured courses in DSA and web development. His focus is on creating lifelong learners and helping students develop a strong foundation.
22. Piyush Garg
YT Channel: Piyush Garg
Subscribers: 194k
Piyush specialises in software development best practices and industry insights. He’s supporting young developers by sharing practical coding tips, architectural decisions, and career advice. His content helps bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industry requirements.
23. Vishwajeet (Tech Gun)
YT Channel: Tech Gun
Subscribers: 191k
Vishwajeet, who runs a YouTube channel called Tech Gun, provides detailed Hindi programming tutorials. He is supporting Hindi-speaking tech enthusiasts by offering lengthy, comprehensive videos that cover programming concepts in depth.
24. Arpit Bhayani
YT Channel: Arpit Bhayani
Subscribers: 134k
Arpit’s expertise lies in system design and engineering fundamentals. Through his channel, he’s helping experienced developers understand the intricacies of large-scale system architecture.
25. Ayush Singh
YT Channel: Ayush Singh
Subscribers: 86.1k
At just 14 years of age, Ayush made remarkable contributions to the machine-learning community. His ML001 course on FreeCodeCamp has garnered nearly 800,000 views and was even recommended by MIT. He’s helping aspiring data scientists by breaking down complex ML concepts into understandable segments.
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