Connecting Dots with Usama: Recent Episodes
Muhammad Usama
The concept behind this podcast is to primarily demystify the job titles and connect dots to where did the professionals - in different fields - start their journey; how they reflect on their learnings, career trajectory; and where did their decisions land them in life.
Welcome to Connecting Dots!We all share the desire to contribute positively to our communities.While making a difference individually is meaningful, engaging in politics amplifies our impact. Today, we have the privilege of discussing the experiences and insights into political life with Yasir Naqvi - a Canadian politician, who has served as the member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre since the 2021 federal election, sitting as a Liberal.Viewing politics as a noble calling of public service rather than a mere career pursuit, Yasir reflects on the trajectory of his academic and professional journey that eventually led him into the realm of politics. In this candid conversation, he opens up about the highs and lows of his political endeavors, shedding light on the motivating factors that sustained him through challenges and debunking myths encountered along the way.Steering away from our usual discussions on business and technical subjects, this episode promises to be an engaging departure, and offers listeners an intriguing glimpse into the daily life of a politician. Whether you're a student of law or diplomacy, someone passionate about current affairs, or envision yourself spearheading an election campaign in the future, we invite you to tune in for an insightful and enjoyable conversation with Naqvi.Disclaimer: It's important to note that we maintain neutrality and are not affiliated with any particular political party. This conversation is intended purely for infotainment purposes.YouTube: https://youtu.be/P6AF1Zr5vVw
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Welcome to Connecting Dots!Leaders are generally expected to inspire and create a vision for their team or company, and unite people, processes and systems to enable that vision. On the contrary, engineers are typically more focused on creating products and services; taking ideas and making them into reality. However, there are a number of overlapping attributes and experiences that make engineers great business leaders. To bust this stereotype, we’ve invited Kevin Stoodley, who hails from an engineering background and gradually transitioned to become a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at IBM Z.
In this episode, Kevin delves deeper into the role of a CTO at a company, which is critical in today’s age with new, potentially disruptive technologies surfacing increasingly. He also reflects on the traits of the teams that tend to thrive and survive longer in an organization; importance of client communication; as well as general hierarchy of different job roles within engineering.Amidst listening to all the job hopping stories around you, tune in to this episode to hear a different perspective of rather transitioning from a junior to an executive at a company.
Hope Kevin’s plethora of professional advice and reflection on his remarkable career journey inspires you to make informative decisions about yours. YouTube: https://youtu.be/sXDGUAqUtFQ
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Welcome to Connecting Dots!Today, we are thrilled to welcome our guest, Vidya Krishnan, the Chief Learning Officer at Ericsson, who is steering the helm of the company's global learning and development team. Vidya's life story is nothing short of a mesmerizing odyssey - interwoven with the rich tapestry of diverse cultures, globe-trotting across coastlines, and her remarkable transition from the world of engineering networks to enhancing engineering employee experiences through the art of learning and development. Her life has been a continuous voyage of transitions, and the guiding star that has consistently illuminated her path is her desire for lifelong learning.In this episode, Vidya - a brilliant storyteller - paints a vivid picture of her life, transforming almost with every “G” of the telecom network. As she guides us through the chapters of her multifaceted career, she takes pride in declaring herself in the midst of her fourth professional evolution - a testament to her unwavering commitment, strong will, and yearning for continuous growth. And owing to her strong ambition, she hopes to have four more careers ahead of her! Vidya attributes her extraordinary success to her cherished support system, her loved ones, who have consistently provided the bedrock of her strength. She firmly subscribes to the belief that nurturing a learner and forging a leader is a collective effort. Furthermore, Vidya delivers a compelling message of resilience, encouraging our audience to never surrender and transform their mess into a message. For budding professionals fueled by a passion for learning and skill development and for executives dedicated to the cultivation of vibrant cultures, this episode is an absolute imperative. Vidya Krishan's narrative promises to leave you not only inspired and invigorated but also fully equipped to embark on your own exhilarating journey of lifelong growth.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMKHDBS0GLs
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Most people grow up imagining a dream career that encompasses their passion, makes money, and doesn’t feel like, well, work. But then adulthood hits, and most people think that they arrived at their job because that’s how life unrolled for them, and now they feel stuck. If you feel like you’ve also gone down the wrong career path, it’s not too late to make a change. Our today’s guest, Clare Ashamallah, instills courage to break free from an unfulfilled career by sharing her journey when she transitioned from being a Solutions Architect to working in corporate communications and eventually making her way to be Head of Corporate Communications at Ericsson, Middle East & Africa.
Besides comprehensively reflecting on a successful career transition, Clare also highlights the evolution in Human Resources, affecting talent acquisition and retention. She also discussed the millennial trend of swiftly bouncing from one company to another and if and when the idea can benefit an employee. An advocate of taking risks and experimentation, she fosters students and young professionals to make the right connections for their career paths.
So if you’re thinking about entering the job market, making a career switch, or simply excelling in your current role, I hope that this conversation with Clare inspires curiosity, conviction, and courage in you that can help you shape a future self you will be proud of. Remember that there is no way of guaranteeing success, but not trying might leave you with regrets.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/RE7Y4X8WcTQ
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Do you remember the times when you wanted to download a movie to watch for a long plane ride? On a 3G network, it would take over an hour to download a Netflix movie. With 5G, that gets cut down to a few seconds. With 6G, you will download 142 hours of Netflix movies in just one second!
As 5G is already being deployed worldwide, it is thus a great time to start talking about 6G. And who could reflect better on this cutting-edge technology than Marie Hogan - a 6G Portfolio Strategist, who has experienced the evolution from analog almost-walkie-talkies to virtualized network slices handling gigabits per second for single users.
In this episode, Marie not only narrates the story of mobile generations but also connects her current role to the positions she had held in the past and the different technologies she worked with. As we were discussing advanced technologies, we also reflected on how Sweden has emerged as the innovation powerhouse despite being a small nation, and today it’s a hotbed for fields like sustainable technology, life sciences, healthcare, digitalization, and automation. While sharing some career advice, she accentuated the importance of having a sustainable routine to think clearly, achieve more, and do work that actually matters.
So if you want to learn about the evolution of network technology or are curious how a 6G network would be sculpted, tune into this comprehensive conversation with Marie Hogan to get answers to your burning questions.
Cheers to faster connectivity!
YouTube: https://youtu.be/rZ9iWw-3lOE
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We’d like to think that innovation comes from freewheeling chaos. Think again: it's an extreme order that begets breakthroughs in business. In fact, many of the innovations that have changed the world, including railroads, the Internet, and even language, only succeed because of standardization.
Similarly, in the telecommunications industry, standardization through 3GPP has been vital to facilitate global connectivity, support millions of jobs, and generate a sizable proportion of global GDP. To reflect more on this topic, we have with us today a Germany-based Senior Standards Strategist for 3GPP/5GAA - Osaid Khaliq.
For individuals and organizations thinking of standards as a necessary evil, Osaid bursts the myth by explaining the significance and the entire process of standardization. As we were hovering over the topic of innovation, we also managed to pull two weeds with one yank by asking Osaid about the process of filing patents. An expert in this field as well, he thoroughly explained the entire procedure.
So if the light bulb above your head is glowing and you know that turning it into a marketable product can be a lucrative idea, tune into this episode where Osaid and I embark on an intellectual journey exploring innovation, standardization, and patents so you can transform your brightest idea into the next big innovation!
Osaid's Socials:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/osaid-khaliq-57723142/
YouTube: https://youtu.be/MQtxiHi-x4M
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The world is in the middle of a great digital transformation and leading telcos are also embracing digital disruption. From mobile edge computing to creating the next generation of Quantum Internet, and much else besides, telecommunication innovation can be seen everywhere. To dive deeper into how this industry can have a truly transformational impact, we have with us today Tatiana Zander – Director, Disruptive Technologies at Ericsson, US.
In this episode, Tatiana demystifies her current role as a technology lead; and shares with us the way she drives innovation from prototype to minimum viable product. A believer in taking on challenges head-on, questioning the status quo, and staying persistent, Tatiana shares with us how she started her journey as a software engineer and climbed her way up the ladder in just a decade.
So, if you are curious how the new disruptive technologies are creeping their way into the telecom industry or simply want motivation to overcome your challenges, this insightful conversation with Tatiana is a must-listen.
Tatiana's Socials:
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatiana-zander/
YouTube:https://youtu.be/W1_UEnQjPJM
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With the ‘‘Great Resignation’ spreading its tentacles worldwide, companies are beginning to realize the importance of workforce analytics and HR metrics to stem this tide of workers exiting their companies. To further connect the dots on the key performance indicators of HR in an organization, we have Zahid Mubarak with us today, who’s the founder and CEO of HR Metrics - an HR consulting and training firm based in Pakistan.
Reflecting on his experience in the field of human resources, Zahid shares with us the way companies can retain and empower their workforce by tracking them through the valuable tool - HR metrics. He also debunks the myths and the brunt of rumors the human resources department usually faces in a company, and shares advice for someone looking for a career in this field. Zahid also highlights that in today’s competitive world, it is very important that individuals are able to find an edge over their competition by having a personal brand identity.
So if you’re an employer looking for ways to better tackle recruitment and employee turnover or a professional curious to learn about the HR department and its evolution with analytics, look no further. This insightful conversation with Zahid will help you demystify yet another executive job title as well as enlighten you about the new trends in one of the highly integral departments in an organization. Happy Recruiting!
Zahid's Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zahid-mubarik-shrm-scp-sphri-gphr-5a1b672b/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/zahidmubarik
YouTube: https://youtu.be/CzylZdlNLXo
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As our dependence on technology grows, so does our vulnerability to cyber attacks. Therefore, businesses today are devoting an increasing amount of resources to detecting and preventing cybercrime; hence, resulting in an increasing demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals. To reflect more about this booming field, we have today, Ali Hasnain Rizvi, CTO of ID Ware - identity and access management provider, based in Germany.
In this episode, Ali shares with us his transition from Pakistan to Germany, where the language, culture, norms, and expectations were very different from back home. Despite the barriers, he remained determined to integrate into the new country and kept growing in his career, which eventually landed him a C-Suite role. Besides his technical role, Ali also wears the hat of being a mentor for young students and entrepreneurs, guiding them regarding their business ideas and pitch. While sharing advice for early professionals, he stresses on the importance of staying ambitious and focused on the tasks at hand.
So, whether you’re starting your career or seeking to change direction towards the field of cybersecurity, tune in for an insightful and lighthearted conversation with Ali.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/q9T28uJPDPg
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-hasnain-rizvi-b93720107/
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With an increasing emphasis on understanding customers, companies today are evolving from the traditional role of being product oriented to focusing on customer solution. While product marketing focus on product, and solution marketing is about marketing solutions, "portfolio marketing" is the term that captures “all of the above" - the product, solution, and industry. To better explain this full monty role, we have with us today Karen Biehl, who’s Head of Portfolio Marketing at Ericsson, Germany.
In this episode, Karen walks us through her transition from the banking industry to telecom. As a strategy and product leader, she shares her passion for shifting the traditional industries from within and generating business impact. She also provides advice on adopting and exhibiting effective leadership qualities and being intentional in all our career moves.
So if you’re curious to know about the shift in market focus or are looking to explore a career in portfolio marketing, tune into this comprehensive conversation with Karen Biehl to get more clarity regarding this all-encompassing role.Karen's Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenbiehl/
YouTube:https://youtu.be/PsXWJELEhts
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Welcome to Connecting Dots!You would’ve noticed that the fifth generation mobile networking, 5G, is hotly anticipated these days. But how many generations back does your memory stretch? 4G, 3G? 2G, even? Today, we bring to you Paul Challenor - VP of Network Product Solutions for Ericsson North America, who has had the privilege of being on the cutting edge of all the new technologies and has experienced the evolution from analog almost-walkie-talkies to virtualized network slices handling gigabits per second for single users. In this episode, Paul not only marches us through the history of the five mobile generations but also connects his current role to the positions he had held in the past and the different technologies he worked with.
He also talks about his global experience of working in the US, Canada, France, India, and the UK, while trying to maintain a healthy balance between work and life. So if you’re curious to know about the journey of network technology or are looking to explore a career in telecommunication, tune into this comprehensive conversation with Paul Challenor to get answers to your burning questions. Happy Connectivity!Paul's Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/challoner/
YouTube:https://youtu.be/CeKQ8DusowE
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Where you start out doesn't predict that's where you'll end up. All you need is the curiosity to explore, the vigor to network, and the ability to tell a great story to make a meaningful change. Having all these skills, our today’s guest - Sarah Collins, started her journey as an English and History major and has now successfully transitioned to be the Head of Customer Success at Fellow.app - meeting management software.
In this episode, we asked Sarah to tell us about her role in customer success, which is a relatively new role that has emerged with the movement toward subscription-based software models. She also reflects on the way her college years and previous work roles helped her acquire skills and land her current job in tech. Besides, we explored the company itself and how it’s to be working in a startup culture.
So, if you’re worried about pursuing a career unrelated to your college major, curious about working at a startup, or want to effectively manage your meetings, we hope that our lively and insightful conversation with Sarah would help answer your questions.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-collins-wong/
YouTube: https://youtu.be/yW0QlnYiHD0
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Leadership and management are perhaps the most important aspects of today’s professional world; they are also the key maxims taught in the military. To talk about leadership and digital transformation in defence, we have with us today Derek Dobson, who is a veteran and currently works as the Defence, Intelligence, and Federal Public Safety Leader at Microsoft Canada.
Having transitioned from a military career in the UK and Canada to a corporate life, we ask Derek to discuss his time in the military, the code of conduct and managerial skills that he translated into civilian life, and the best practices in both defence forces and industry. Sharing his academic journey, he also talks about continuous learning and the value an MBA can add to someone’s professional odyssey. Also being a mentor to university students, Derek provides tips regarding drafting compelling personal statements in this episode.
So if you’re looking to transition from combat to corporate life; want tips to nail your MBA application; learn to polish your leadership style; or simply want to know the prospects of a passport-free world, tune in for an insightful and lighthearted conversation with the expert himself.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekdobson1/
YouTube: https://youtu.be/F_O8ESfuVGw
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A mental blank during an exam. Missing a deadline. Losing a client sale. We all have been through moments of adversity that feel like absolute failures. But our today's guest, Craig DeMartino - an avid rock climber, shares his perspective that despite the magnitude of the challenge, having a strong mental fortitude is key. In 2002, Craig’s life changed when he took a 100-foot ground fall. What could have ended someone’s motivation to live let alone pursue a climbing career, provided him with a new perspective to push his body to learn and re-learn the art of climbing. Since the day of his accident, Craig has inspired people - with disabilities and without - by sharing his positive vision.
In this episode, we go beyond demystifying what it's like to be a rock climber; we talk about his and his wife’s passion for climbing, his accident and recovery, the decision to amputate his leg, and embracing a new normal. Most importantly, Craig highlights that whether he’s helping other adaptive climbers reach their goals through coaching and instructing, or pursuing his own endeavors, he doesn’t see barriers, only adjustments.
As he shares his inspiring story, you’d feel that Craig's upbeat attitude and resilience are infectious. Hope this conversation empowers you to never let any barrier hinder achieving your personal and professional goals.
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Website: https://www.craigdemartino.com
IG: @craigdem
YouTube: https://youtu.be/tR9-tovPuR8
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Markets, industries, and trends are constantly changing, becoming a complex and competitive landscape only worsened by ever-increasing digitalization and globalization. For many professionals, this means that their job competition is continually expanding, leaving many wondering how they can stand apart and stay on top of all these moving parts. To reflect on this issue, we have Mark Noonan with us, who is Vice Chair at Deloitte, Canada.
Also holding the role of Canadian Tax Clients industry and Strategy leader at Deloitte, Noonan has to deal with different industry sectors as well as multiple practices within the firm. To be able to stay abreast of the changing industry trends and perform his role effectively, he strongly advocates having a growth mindset. Therefore, in this episode, he accentuates taking ownership of your professional and personal development journey by making lifelong learning a priority. Noonan further connects dots from his time at Carleton University and being inspired by his dad’s entrepreneurial spirit to eventually work towards becoming a lead partner at the Big 4. An admirer of his hometown, Ottawa, he shares with us how he has seen the city evolve over the years as well as his efforts to give back to the community.
So if you’re curious to know about Deloitte’s culture; landing a job or making a partner at a professional services firm; or are seeking to learn about the skills to thrive in today’s evolving world, we hope that you get your questions answered in our conversation with Mark Noonan. Cheers to lifelong learning!
Mark's Socials:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-noonan-0b179610/
YouTube: https://youtu.be/SPn8ubc6Dv4
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To reflect on what makes working at Microsoft valuable, we have Rubia Latif from Seattle, US who shares with us her experience at the company as a Sr. Product Manager. In this episode, Rubia reflects on her current role as well as the skills needed to be successful in this position. She also talks about the way Microsoft has provided her opportunities to work on exciting company-wide projects so she is able to grow horizontally. Besides her role as a product manager, Rubia mentions being actively involved in PWiC - a platform that helps Pakistani women connect, learn, and grow from each other; this way she is able to not only give back but the organization was a great support as she returned to the workforce after her maternal leave.
While you hear many people complaining about burnout and draining company culture, it was refreshing to hear a positive perspective as well. Hope this conversation helps you give a clear outlook on the importance of a happy employee in a thriving work culture.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rubia-latif-0b695019/
IG: rubia_latif
YouTube: https://youtu.be/LpB-4rmzWu0
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While communication networks have traditionally been associated with infrastructure like towers and fiber, more and more telecom operators are moving off the ground and into the cloud. This application of cloud technology has attracted big tech giants to tap into the telecom industry as well. To further connect the dots on this recent disruption, we have Brian Kracik with us today, who’s the Head of Telecom Industry Marketing at Google Cloud.
Having started his career as a telecom engineer, Brian eventually transitioned to becoming a marketing executive in the same industry. A day that would have previously been occupied in terminal troubleshooting is now packed with high-impact meetings to make the upcoming Mobile World Conference ’23 – the largest and most influential connectivity event – a success. Besides sharing what his typical day looks like, Brian reflects on his current role and the skills needed to not only be successful in this position but to climb up the career ladder, in general. He particularly accentuates the importance of meaningful networking, and that it’s not only about trading information, but also serves as an avenue to create long-term professional relationships.
As he compassionately shares his journey and provides us with insights into the industry as well as advice on how to grow in it, Brian radiates a very positive vibe – a vibe of a natural leader and a mentor. Hope this insightful conversation helps you demystify yet another executive job title as well as enlightens you about the new industry trends and disruptions. Happy Connectivity!
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briankracik/
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Ever wondered what the world would be like without technological development? Everything that people enjoy now and what they can do in a few minutes is attributed to research. Our today’s guest, Pernilla Bergmark, is a principal researcher of ICT sustainability impacts at Ericsson, Stockholm.
In this episode, Pernilla mentions the way her team explores various areas through assessments and methodology development, covering environmental aspects such as climate impact, planetary boundaries, and biodiversity, but also engaging in the wider sustainability area focusing on aspects such as the circular economy, smart sustainable cities, digital inclusion, and SDGs. She also shares with us the sustainability impacts of ICT and the role of digitalization in forming more sustainable industries and communities.
Hope this episode sparks your interest in learning more about research-related roles in your particular field of interest as well.
Pernilla's Socials:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pernilla-bergmark/
Full Episode: https://youtu.be/RS-mBF-KFuw
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From optimizing Google search rankings and LinkedIn recommendations to transforming all sectors, data science is surely the next big thing. Yet the terms “data science” and “data scientist” aren’t always easily understood, and are used to describe a wide range of data-related work. To demystify these terms for you, we have with us today, Aleena Taufiq - a passionate data scientist at Verizon, TX.
In this episode, Aleena reflects on her current role, the skills needed to succeed in this position, and how her academic journey paved the way for her career. She shares how she had been fortunate to be dispensed with opportunities such as participating in competitions and presenting in front of companies' boards of directors. As a believer in giving it forward, Aleena started a non-profit organization, Geared Up, that brings engineering enrichment programs to underprivileged schools across the States.
Going the extra mile in her career, Aleena has accomplished a lot, and that too at a young age. Throughout the episode, you’d find her personality exuding dedication towards tech and hope this not only inspires us to dig more into this field but more importantly, it serves as a strong compeller for us to find a job we love as well.
Aleena's Socials:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaiza-qayyum-8a453824/
Twitter: @AleenaTaufiq
IG: @aleenataufiq
Geared Up: https://www.geared-up.org/meet-the-team
Geared Up (blog): https://blog.smu.edu/smumagazine/2018/02/aleena-taufiq-caswell-leaders/
Verizon's story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOn5KkG3lMg
Stem Story: https://www.1mwis.com/profiles/Aleena-Taufiq
YouTube: https://youtu.be/pLNj_UeM0l4
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In this episode, Stephanie connects the dots from doing side hustles as a college student to working for a startup, becoming the firm’s CEO, and holding her position in the top leadership as she switched companies. She not only exercised the traditional leadership of being at the top of the pyramid but is a believer in servant leadership, which allows her to share power and put the needs of others first.
Since Chief of Staff is a very all-encompassing role and Stephanie is a dynamic business leader, her advice to young professionals mainly focuses on broadening your skill set: it’s not just about focusing your energies on learning about one thing but it’s actually the right mix of complementary skills that make a group of people an effective team. She especially emphasizes the importance of interpersonal skills such as public speaking and seeing things through a positive lens. And if you’re worrying over how to make time for acquiring such skills, Rollis suggests replacing mindlessly scrolling through social media with some quality time for reading or understanding business financials. So, in case you were looking for a new year’s resolution, we’ve got that covered as well!
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanierollis/
TXO Systems: https://www.txo.com/
YouTube: https://youtu.be/3REvBHHcIAY
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Friendships forged during college years can fade during the busy years of starting careers and families. In this episode, I rekindled such bond with an old friend, Mansoor Khan and asked him to connect dots from his bachelors degree to currently being a support engineer in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Alongside sharing what his current role entails and the skills needed to be successful in this field of cloud computing, Mansoor also talks about his side hustles such as photography and blogging. I was also thrilled to know that his fluency in Turkish language, which flabbergasted us in university, helped him coordinate deals with Turkish business tycoons in Pakistan. If you haven’t seen your friends from high school or college in a decade, this is a sign to revive those valuable connections again. Besides, hope you get to learn about cloud computing and entrepreneurial ventures in this friendly conversation!
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mansoor-rashed-4b068ba6/
IG: @mansoor__khan
YouTube: https://youtu.be/ispXkaaicMg
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Welcome to Connecting Dots! If you are an employer struggling to retain talent or an individual daunted by the task of building your personal brand, look no further. This episode is packed with tips and advice on branding shared by our guest, Tiffany Aziz, who’s an Employer Branding Specialist at Ericsson, Sweden. Hailing from school with an event management degree, Tiffany shares with us how she landed into her current role without knowing that such a position even exists. Being passionate about helping companies and individuals build a true representation of who they are and how they wish to be perceived, she has been associated with several well-known employers. Shedding light on employee retention, she also digs into the importance of having employee advocacy programs to drive better business performance and attract, as well as retain their most talented employees in a tight labor market. Tiffany also highlights that in today’s competitive world, it is very important that individuals are able to find an edge over their competition by having a personal brand identity. She shares insightful tips to help create a compelling one, which can truly highlight our skills and qualities. Hope you enjoy this conversation with Tiffany. Happy Branding! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyaziz/YouTube: https://youtu.be/jnDS5eo1SL4Support Us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/musama
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As advocates of adopting diversity and technology at the workplace, we have yet another woman in tech with us today - Ezgi Hız Buyurgan, a technology strategy leader at Microsoft, Istanbul. An absolute powerhouse of energy, Ezgi talks in this episode about what her current role entails and reflects on her decision to pursue an MBA. She also stresses the importance of building a compelling personal brand and finding an advocate for yourself at work - a secret to career advancement. Besides, she also shares with us her approach to experiencing challenging opportunities and gives advice on making a real impact at your workplace to be positioned as a valued employee.
As a mother, Ezgi also speaks of the way she manages to spend quality time with her family while also taking responsibility and initiative in order to ensure that her projects are successfully managed and objectives are achieved for all stakeholders. As a high-spirited person herself, she also lays emphasis on how vitally important staying happy and positive is: although there are significant things to worry about in each of our lives, a positive perspective can lead us to be healthier and more productive.
So if you also share the same ambition of seeking value and purpose at work as our guest, we hope you can benefit from some of the sage advice offered in this vibrant episode to help you grow in your career.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezgihiz/
Twitter: @lifeology_
YouTube: https://youtu.be/uhlf96-4Gc0
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An engineer at her core, Neema began her career as an executive officer in the Indian Navy, followed by stints in key management roles across various industries, and is currently the Head of Engineering for Cloud Data Analytics & AI at one of the most prestigious consulting firms, McKinsey & Company.
In this episode, Neema reflects on her journey from her military career to a corporate one where the already acquired skills of discipline, determination, and decision-making amplified her career advancement in the private sector. She also talks about her current role and the challenges that come with a leadership position; provides advice on gaining the most out of certifications; and shares her journey as an inventor and an author.
Hope this insightful conversation with Neema will inspire all aspiring professionals in general, and women, in particular, to adopt best practices and create a more equal, thriving world for the leaders of tomorrow. Neema's Socials: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neemauthappa/
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Bringing to you another mega episode with a business executive, we’ve had the honor of having with us today Aamir Ahsan Khan, President and Key Account Manager of Ericsson, Pakistan. As an engineer, sales executive, and farmer, Aamir is a well-rounded leader who holds adequate knowledge in many fields, ranging from radios and basebands to philosophy and to even poetry. So, embrace yourself for our insightful conversation with Aamir as he walks us through his journey of climbing up the corporate ladder, reflects on his personal core values as well as his vision for the global tech company, as well as shares with us one of his favorite excerpts from poetry!
Aamir's Socials:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aamirahsan-khan/
Twitter: @aamirahsankhan
YouTube: https://youtu.be/lCmF2gry6KU
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Ever wondered what it likes being in the tech sector? Today’s guest Carolyn Duby shares her experience of being associated with the tech field, which might help you in deciding if the tech industry is right for you. A subject-matter expert in cybersecurity and data science, Carolyn is a Field CTO, an active leader in the community, and a believer in lifelong learning.
In this episode, Carolyn reflects on her professional journey as well as provides tips for university students and young professionals who want to climb up the career ladder. She stresses the importance of building your network, developing soft and technical skills, and putting yourself out there through your creativity and hard work. As a mom, she also talks about balancing her family and work and successfully managing all life domains.
Hope this conversation with Carolyn answers your burning questions about the most hot sector in the market and inspires you to join an ever-changing field full of new discoveries and potential.
Carolyn's Socials:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynduby/
Twitter: @CarolynDuby
Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=LmX5BoEAAAAJ&hl=en
YouTube: https://youtu.be/3gagFa--pBM
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With some creative minds internalizing the shifting world landscape, the Pandemic has surely created a new generation of entrepreneurs. Likewise, three young entrepreneurs founded a Pakistan-based education technology firm, Out-Class, in 2020. The ed-tech startup aims to provide a high-quality alternative to tuition academies from the comfort of students’ homes, and with the convenience of their own schedules. Our today’s guest is one of the founders of Out-Class, Ali Nomani who shares with us how the journey of the startup unfolded.
As a Harvard graduate, a bold entrepreneur, and a passionate educationist, Ali reflects on his journey of working for a private equity firm in the US, becoming one of the youngest high school principals in Cambridge, MA, and finally returning to Pakistan to follow his entrepreneurial aspirations. Full of motivation and thoughtful advice, this episode is a must-watch to feed the kindling fire of starting your next business venture!
Ali's Socials:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nomanimali/
IG: @ali__nomani
Out-Class:
Website: www.out-class.org
IG: @outclass_org
YouTube: https://youtu.be/dXkkrePEfUU
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Our today’s guest, Shaiza Qayyum, is a Ph.D. Economics and an Applied Science Manager at Uber. In this episode, she reflects on her technical role in depth, discusses life as a manager instead of being an individual contributor, and shares with us her journey of transitioning from Pakistan to the States.
Shaiza is also a keen advocate of mentorship and stresses on the importance of having a technical mentor for career growth. As a young mother, she also touches on maintaining a good work-life balance. So, tune in to the episode for more in-depth career and technical advice from the expert herself!
Shaiza's Socials:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaiza-qayyum-8a453824/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/shaizaq
Website: https://shaizaqayyum.wordpress.com/
IG: @shaizaq
YouTube: https://youtu.be/1OgWAtY4gwo
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In the lexicon of management, the CEO is the epitome of leadership; yet surprisingly, little is known about this unique role. Therefore, digging more about what this title entails, we have with us today the CEO of Telenor Microfinance Bank & Easypaisa, Pakistan - Mudassar Aqil. With over two decades of banking experience in the US and Pakistan, Mudassar’s a purpose-driven executive who has been leading change in the financial services space using digital transformation.
In this episode, Mudassar reflects on his journey to climb the executive ladder and what it is like to be an executive leader. More importantly, he highlights the importance of carving your career path for a purpose. LinkedIn is always full of announcements about a job switch or a degree/ certification achieved but do those people have a goal or are they simply following the herd? Therefore, what makes this conversation special is that Mudassar not only sheds light on his experience as a top executive but also dissects the role of an emerging leader in the company by sharing with us the core values and personality traits that all professionals should uphold to become valuable assets at their organizations.
Mudassar's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-mudassar-aqil-ab13b811/
Telenor Microfinance Bank: https://www.linkedin.com/company/telenormicrofinancebanklimited/
Easypaisa: https://easypaisa.com.pk/
YouTube: https://youtu.be/DTIW_1bxdnk
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Today's guest, Hiba Talat, is a woman in tech - a buzz phrase that you can’t ignore if you work in technology (or even if you don’t). As a data analyst, a lecturer at Sofia university in California, and a member of PWiC, she unfolds her professional journey in this episode.
Besides being a teacher, Hiba talks about her passion to bring more awareness about working in this field. She actively uses social media to share her perception about tech and supports initiatives like #IamRemarkable that reinforce the concept of diversity and inclusion.
Hope this lively conversation with Hiba sparks an interest in you to tap into the tech field too!
Hiba's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hibatalat/
YouTube:https://youtu.be/m0hCVWtgSdQ
PWiC: https://pwic.org/
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If you’re an organization looking to port your resources to the cloud or an individual who wants to excel in this field, our today’s guest, Khalid Hussain, is a cloud atlas you’d want to pay heed to. He is a Senior Manager of Cybersecurity as well as coaches students about technology and career development. Thanks to his mentorship, his students have secured roles in top tier tech companies across the globe.
Hope you find the journey of this unstoppable learner insightful and inspiring!
Khalid's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ikhalidhussain/
MicroTechx: https://microtechx.com/
YouTube:https://youtu.be/J-3GDwkIz7w
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Our today's guest, Gabija Jonsson, has been a Communications Lead for several large scale multinational companies in her career. Maintaining the flow of information especially during crisis, media campaigns, marketing events and generally with the public, she’s often the face of organizations she has worked for. Not only does Gabija reflect on this strategic role of hers in this episode, but also talks about motherhood and balancing work and life.
Gabija's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabijajonsson/
YouTube:https://youtu.be/RpqYdN3QZb4
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As the next time you touch down at the airport and rush to meet your loved ones, we are very sure that you would be appreciative of how this modern day wonder a.k.a Heathrow airport is functioning. Our guest, Mohammad Taher, known as the Airport Guy, is an aviation engineer at one of the world's busiest international airports and has a strong social media presence, where he shares his knowledge about planes, runway systems, and behind the scenes. Besides, he’s a TEDx speaker and has been featured in documentaries on Heathrow Airport as well.
In this episode, Mo talks about the inspiration behind his career; the thrill he gets by sharing his perspective about planes with others; and shares pearls of wisdom about success and life, in general. Hope this conversation leaves an impression lasting enough to remember Mo and Connecting Dots as you transit through the airport. Bon Voyage!
Mohammad's Socials:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammad-taher-058388b5/
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/MohammadTaher
IG: mo_t_ivate
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mo_t_ivate?_t=8VTRtgGQboc&_r=1
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In a general and swooping categorization, people are quick to label many engineers by nature as bad communicators. Busting all such myths, our guest today hails from an engineering background but now works as a Partnerships & Communications Lead at UN Women.
In this episode, Hassan reflects upon his transition from the telecom world to the extroverted communications sector. Besides his journey, he discusses the process of running a regional UN campaign - right from its inception to its imposition; provides advice on ways to improve our communication and presentation skills; and emphasizes practicing self-reflections because change begins from within!
Hassan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hassanaliabbasi/
YouTube:https://youtu.be/euCChgy_otI
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The light bulb above your head is glowing and you know that turning it into a marketable product can be a lucrative way to start moving into entrepreneurship. Before you start blabbing about your invention to the wrong person or run to the first company that offers to buy it, you need to do one thing: protect it – or more formally, patent it.
To educate us more on the concept of patents, we have the subject matter expert with us today – Dr. Claudia Tapia, who’s a President of the 4iP Council and Director of IPR Policy and Legal Academic Research at Ericsson. Alongside these job roles, she also wears the hats of a certified Executive coach and a member of the Editorial Board of The Patent Law magazine and of the Intellectual Property Magazine. In this episode, Claudia - speaking on her own behalf - demystifies what her job title entails; reflects on her journey that landed her into this exclusive niche area of law; and, most interestingly shares with us her massive knowledge about patents so that you can patent your brightest ideas!
Claudia's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-claudia-tapia-garcia-ba7aa76/
Claudia's IG: @ipwithclaudiatapia
YouTube: https://youtu.be/eb_h4bIbsAs
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If you were to list out the top tech companies every millenial aspires to work for, it's very likely that our today's guest would have set his foot in most of them. Having worked at IBM, Blackberry, Microsoft, and Amazon, Ahmed Asif, is a great example who enjoys his role as a Product Manager and has switched jobs in big tech companies for career growth. In this episode, he talks not only about this career strategy but also reflects on what the role of a product manager entails and what makes it different from that of a program manager.
Change is fast in today’s workplace and there are a handful of benefits to reap from making a change. Hope Ahmed’s conversation helps you reflect on this perspective of career advancement.
Ahmed's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aasif12/
YouTube: https://youtu.be/3eHChca8OYI
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Today's guest, Faizan Ahmad, is a security engineer a former bug bounty hunter and has helped organizations like MIT, Google, Microsoft, and Apple to fix various vulnerabilities in their systems. Eventually basking in the knowledge of cyber security and ethical hacking, he explored a potential career for himself.
So, if you are looking into exploring the very much in-demand field of cybersecurity, tune in to this episode as we ethically hack the job title with the technologist himself.
Faizan Ahmad's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faizann20/
YouTube: https://youtu.be/nsG9YpG-VtI
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Welcome to Connecting Dots!We’re here with yet another peachy episode with a young entrepreneur in Ottawa - Nasr, who observed a gap in the capital’s market for fresh juices and founded his own business of a fruit juice bar.
In this episode, Nasr shares with us his transition not only from Lebanon to Canada, but from engineering to entrepreneurship as well. He talks about discovering his passion early on in life, taking risks, and early setbacks in the business. So if you have a kindling entrepreneurial spirit in you and need motivation to start or continue your startup, tune into the episode for some tips to juice up the bottom line!
Juice Dudez Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juicedudez/?hl=en
YouTube: https://youtu.be/gwf2LARd3ZA
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Have you ever wondered what a typical day for a CEO looks like? Do you want to know how an executive perceives success? If you dream to climb up the management ladder one day, tune in to our today's episode with Naeem Ghauri - Chairman at NetSol Technologies. Ghauri transitioned from aeronautical engineering to IT and saw a future in technology, when the industry wasn't even a buzz word. His passion eventually led him to establish a company which now has clients all over the world.
As our guest shares with us some pearls of wisdom about success and growth strategies, I hope you all find this episode insightful.
Naeem's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naeem-ghauri-5b71617a/
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Episode 20 brings you a double treat! Alongside demystifying his current role as a Merchant Success Manager, we also ask our today’s guest, Khaled Abdallah, to connect the dots to his entrepreneurial commitment - a Middle Eastern restaurant in Ottawa: "Chickpeas"
Whether it's being there for his clients at his daily job; his aim to satisfy his customer's cravings for fresh and organic falafel; or spending quality time with his family, Abdallah masters the concept that "relationships are everything."
Hope you enjoy this engaging and perceptive conversion about career, entrepreneurship, and life, as you indulge yourselves in Ottawa’s best hummus!
Khaled's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khaledabd/
YouTube: https://youtu.be/kXwmRMdf8N0
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Our today's guest, Hishaam, is a product manager based out of Toronto. A few episodes ago, we invited his wife, Fatima Zaheer - who is very much involved in the project management space in the tech industry. Moreover, we had a very insightful discussion with the power duo and were greatly inspired by them as well.
In this episode, we've asked Hishaam to connect the dots that led to his transition from the top tier telco companies in Pakistan to working in fintech in Canada.
Hope you all enjoy this intriguing conversation about technology and life.
Hishaam's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hishaam7/
YouTube: https://youtu.be/uatZFVD0QpU
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In today’s episode we will be having a discussion with Basit Khan who is a Sr Product Engineer working in the automotive industry based in possibly the best geographical location in this regard. Other than getting to know about his technical duties we talked about his move to Germany, the infamous autobahn and his future aspirations.
Hope you all enjoy this insightful conversation with Basit!
Basit's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/basit-khan-abdul/
YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZmSciuhV0uQ
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Reconnecting with my college senior after a decade was revving! Not only Moosa and I share the same alma mater - FAST NUCES, but both of us also started our careers in the telecom industry, and are now settled in North America.
Amongst many job titles that we have tried demystifying in our podcast, Moosa's positions as an SRE and an instructor at aCloudGuru are, personally, the most intriguing to me. Hope you all enjoy our conversation as we dive into nostalgia, cloud computing, and life, in general.
Moosa's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moosa-khalid/
YouTube: https://youtu.be/S_26gvwGMwM
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I had always been amazed upon reading blogs every now and then about people changing their careers and switching to tech. And being very excited for today's episode would be an understatement: talking to Sharyar whose 'made it' has been very inspiring.
Today, we're featuring a 'crazy' story of determination and courage. He has a great personality and have successfully rewired his career after moving from running a successful photography business and pursuing microbiology in school to now being a senior machine learning engineer. It definitely didn't happen overnight but his persistence has rewarded him well.
Sharyar's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smemonyyc/
YouTube: https://youtu.be/F3EjAXndG2g
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We work in a world of LinkedIn keywords and AI scanned resumes. In such an environment, where does one focus their time to achieve the career growth and desired challenges? Building experience or obtaining certifications?
Let's dive deeper into this dilemma with Mohsin Khan - a solutions architect at AWS, UK who is "twelve" times certified! Hope this episode helps answer your burning career questions, and help you make the choice that is worth your time and investment.
Mohsin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohsink-/
YouTube: https://youtu.be/sK7rgCTWAZI
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You may not have seen your friends from high school or college in a decade, but you probably see them celebrating their professional achievements on social media now and then.
Inspired by his immense technical experience, I reconnected with a college friend of mine in this episode and tried turning a Facebook friendship into a real-life meeting again.
Hope you all enjoy this vibrant yet insightful conversation with Danial!
Danial's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muhammad-danial-iqbal-b7a093121/Spotify:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/JdMo0a6P3z8
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Have you ever caught yourself daydreaming about starting your own business? If so, it's time to tune into our new episode and listen to the story of the CEO of Efani - a US secure mobile service provider. With a track record of two successful business exits and being included amongst the top 100 influential people in Fintech globally, Haseeb shares with us his entrepreneurial journey and the exciting and struggling phases of it. Hope this conversation helps ignite the entrepreneurial spirit within you so that you're able to pave your own way in life and be your own boss!
Haseeb's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haseebawan/
Efani's website: https://www.efani.com/
YouTube: https://youtu.be/wLLQtQ6acy4
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People often speak about climbing a career ladder. However, a steady climb up on the same career path isn’t right for everyone. Our guest, Hafsa, shares with us her decision of stepping down the managerial ladder and pursuing her position as a senior engineer to develop more technical knowledge.
Featured in Toronto Star, tune in to listen to Hafsa’s journey to the Canadian high tech sector and her unique approach to achieving forward momentum in her profession.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/nu7BkTaNyGU
Hafsa's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafsa-imran92/
Global Skills Hub Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KX4K-38hPgg
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Our today’s episode is going to feature another Project Manager who is based out of Toronto, CA. She has been associated with the telecom industry for several years and have gained professional experience internationally working for telco operator companies. In this episode, we'll ask her to walk us through her journey and demystify her current job title.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/ONrEhsJ6CFg
Fatima's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fatimazaheer91/
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Our today’s guest is a Project Manager based out of Vancouver, CA. His professional international experiences have helped him in establishing himself in the construction industry. In this episode, we'll ask him to walk us through his journey; demystify his current job title, and reflect on his transition as a new parent.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/CLJUKDBFeso
Ahsen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muhammad-ahsen-khan-p-eng-06602a36/
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Our today’s guest is a Principal Software Engineering Manager based out of Seattle, US. He has a decade long career under his belt and has solid technical expertise in developing quality software features and products. He has also been involved in various projects on web technologies and open source content. Moreover, he actively writes brief and comprehensive articles on different faucets of software engineering. Tune in to hear what has he has to say about his professional journey!
YouTube: https://youtu.be/-6i-4OT3n6s
Zohaib's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zohaibrauf/
Zohaib's Blog: https://zohaib.me/
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Our today’s guest is a Technical Project Manager based out of Atlanta, Georgia in US. She has an active interest in career planning, personal branding, and mentorship. Moreover, her LinkedIn presence also has been very encouraging towards providing her network with thoughtful career advice. Tune in to hear what has she has to say about her professional journey!
YouTube: https://youtu.be/4fJhsALEVt8
Hamna's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamna-asher/
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Today's guest works at Phreesia, Ottawa - which is a technology company, with a goal to improve health care. Mudassir, however, hails from a non-tech background so in this episode, we'll not only demystify his current job title but will also reflect on his career transition and his experience as an entrepreneur. Hope this conversation helps you realize that you are NOT limited by the degree you choose in college and having the right mentors and outlook can help you break into a field that you are truly passionate about.
Youtube: https://youtu.be/wjRGvv0OXlI Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3CrlnCf Mudassir's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mudassirchoudhry/
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Today's guest is an experienced software engineer based out of the Bay area and has worked for most of the heavy weights in the tech space. He also has an active LinkedIn presence, where he posts actively about software engineering processes. Just like myself, his audience definitely finds his content to be very informative and well structured.
In this episode, we'll ask him to walk us through his professional journey; demystify his current job title; and reflect on his thoughts on life.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/DWwTYyRVSNk
Hasan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasankhan/
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Confused about pursuing a Master's Degree or an MBA, or stuck in the dilemma of joining a startup or working in a big corporation? You might get your burning questions answered in our today's episode with Shahzeb. Equipped with an engineering degree and an MBA, he has diverse experience working at different companies and is currently associated with Grafana, Lahore. Not only will we ask him to walk us through his journey but also reflect on mentorship, work-life balance, and his transition as a new parent.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/_kdOxiKePzI
Shahzeb's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muhammad-shahzeb-5004398b/
Welcome to Connecting Dots! Our today's guest is a Technical Advisor, based in Ottawa. Hailing from an engineering background, Osama believes in revolutionizing the industry with his passion for tech and AI. So in this episode, we'll not only demystify his current job title but will also explore his interest in AI, automobiles, and traveling.
Youtube: https://youtu.be/qebbmAIHXfU
Osama's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/osamajavaid/
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Today's guest hails from Ericsson, Ottawa - an industry-recognized leader in the telecom space. Atif started at the company as a co-op and has grown through the ranks to become a Senior Specialist. In this episode, we'll ask him to walk us through his journey at the North American R&D HQ; demystify his current job title; and reflect on his transition as a new parent.
Hope this conversation helps you learn skills and strategies to climb up the career ladder at your organization and provide a new perspective to those who are struggling to balance work and life.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/AWNizQeXOOY
Atif's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/atif-babary-30225268/
Welcome to Connecting Dots! Today's guest hails from the hotspot of the tech industry - Los Angeles, California. In this episode, we'll not only demystify the job title "Senior Systems Engineer" but will also ask Uzair what working and living on the west coast has been like.
As a big believer in giving back to society, Uzair is also a board member of the FAST Alumni Network in North America so hope this conversation helps you reflect on the importance of having mentors and maintaining the mentor-mentee relationship.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/Kx6mD_2MJys
Ahmad's LinkedIn:: https://www.linkedin.com/in/auzair1/
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Today we'll explore the journey of a Tax Consultant at Deloitte, NY; what her profession entails; a reflection on the way her academic life has shaped her career pathway; and what future aspirations does she have.
Hope you enjoy listening to this engaging conversation and benefit from it in refining your career tracks as well.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y1J0_gkEZWY
Nimra's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nimra-noor/
Sonder: https://www.sonder-me.com/