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Life after Graduation: Expecting the Unexpected
- 1. © Mindtree limited2013 Computer Society of India(CSI) State Level Student Convention, 23rd Feb 2013,Goa Life after graduation: expecting the unexpected
- 2. Agenda 2 • Part 1:A quick snap of college life • Part 2: My journey and questions! • Part 3: Two dimensions: Platform and Purpose • Part 4: Challenges in our industry • Summary • Discussions
- 3. Part 1: Aquick snap of college life 3
- 4. Life filled withenergy and enthusiasm! 4
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- 9. And those unforgettablememories! 9
- 10. Life before graduation •Frequent and concrete feedback • Some freedom to set a schedule • Frequent breaks and time off • Minimum marks to pass • Ready answers and model question papers • Correct answers usually available • Passive participation permitted • Independent thinking supported 10 • Environment of personal support • Focus on personal development • Structured courses & curriculum • Few changes in routine • Personal control over time • Individual effort & performance • Intellectual challenge • Acquisition of knowledge • Professors Adapted from: College to Workplace Issues and Strategies: A Primer, Dr. Paul Heittich
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- 12. What do youngprofessionals need? Expertise Communication skills Interpersonal skills Teamwork skills Analytic skills Flexibility/adaptability Detail-orientation Creativity Critical thinking/Problem solving Organizational skills Leadership skills Lifelong learning/Self direction Industry knowledge Customer focus 12 Honesty/integrity Motivation/Initiative Dedication Strong work ethics Self-confidence Friendly/outgoing personality Tactfulness Decorum Social responsibility
- 13. How can youmerge smoothly? 13
- 14. Let us listento what our CTO says! 14
- 15. Part 2: Myjourney and questions 15
- 16. About me Raja Bavani ChiefArchitect, Mindtree LinkedIn: Raja Bavani Twitter: @rajabavani Blogs: • http://www.blogs.mindtree.com/author/raja-bavani • http://se-thoughtograph.blogspot.in 16
- 17. What did Iexpect when I started my career in 1988. From 1988 to 1994, I expected that • Computer education would spread in all colleges and universities • The usage of computers would become a necessity in all industries • Data processing would be the major area in IT • Computer literacy would provide job opportunities • Computer graphics would be confined to a handful of application areas (such as image processing, medical diagnostics, engineering design, GIS etc.) • Artificial Intelligence would be the winning field of research and applications 17
- 18. What didn’t Iexpect? • The Y2K problem (was not known until ‘94) • The growth of service industry and international footprint of India in IT • Internet and e-Commerce • Touch screen, mobile technology, tablets • Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) • Digital photography, multimedia , and many more! 18
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- 20. How can wetake a shot at the future? 20
- 21. First, we needto be aware of the present! 21
- 22. How do youmanage yourself? 22
- 23. How do youmake the right choices? 23
- 24. How can youweather the storm and adapt? 24
- 25. And manage whenthe visibility is low? 25
- 26. How can youconquer unknown territories? 26
- 27. How can yourealize your potential? 27
- 28. How can youmanage conflicts? 28
- 29. And how doyou decide the next steps? 29
- 30. How do youintrospect and improve? 30
- 31. And how canyou co-exist? 31
- 32. Let us lookat the challenges in travel industry! 32
- 33. Part-3: Two dimensions:Platform and Purpose 33
- 34. What is yourplatform? 34
- 35. What is yourpurpose? “Your platform is truly a critical part of your existence. But there is something beyond it as well. It is your purpose. As we start our life and, sometimes, well into it, many of us get so preoccupied with building the platform, that we forget that it is not what makes us complete. A platform, as the meaning of the word suggests, is just a springboard. It is a surface on which you stand to go someplace. Your platform, like a railway platform, is a place from where you need to go someplace. That someplace will be determined by your purpose. Your platform is not your purpose”. - Subroto Bagchi 35
- 36. Two factors: Platformand Purpose 36 By Subroto Bagchi Ref: http://www.mindtree.com/downloads/LNMIIT-Convocation-Address.pdf
- 37. What are youpassionate about? 37
- 38. What are thechallenges of IT managers? Let us watch this! 38
- 39. Part 4: Challengesin our industry Technology Evolution Global Competition Economic Factors Social and Political Factors Skills ,and Competencies 39
- 40. These challenges havecreated opportunities too! Those who are aware of the present possess the ability to understand challenges, do their best to manage those challenges, and visualize unforeseen opportunities! Their equanimity helps them consume news updates coming from different sources and directions, with no signs of anxiety. They are focused. 40
- 41. Start with apurpose! 41
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- 43. Master the 7essentials 43 Ref: Force of Habit: Seven Essentials for 21-st Century IT Professionals
- 44. Think and remember! Ifyou have a job where someone tells you what to do next, you've just given up the chance to create value. - Seth Godin 44
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- 46. India | USA| UK | Germany | Sweden | Belgium | France | Switzerland | UAE | Singapore | Australia | Japan | China Raja Bavani Raja_bavani@mindtree.com www.mindtree.com/social