life after graduation: expecting the unexpected

© Mindtree limited 2013

Computer Society of India(CSI) State Level Student Convention, 23rd Feb 2013,Goa

Life after graduation: expecting the unexpected

Agenda

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• 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

Part 1: A quick snap of college life

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Life filled with energy and enthusiasm!

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Lots of freedom!

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The campus!

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Your University!

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The nature!

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And those unforgettable memories!

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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

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• 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

Corporates stress on

Professionalism

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What do young professionals 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

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Honesty/integrity

Motivation/Initiative

Dedication

Strong work ethics

Self-confidence

Friendly/outgoing personality

Tactfulness

Decorum

Social responsibility

How can you merge smoothly?

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Let us listen to what our

CTO says!

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Part 2: My journey and questions

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About me

Raja Bavani

Chief Architect, Mindtree

LinkedIn: Raja Bavani

Twitter: @rajabavani

Blogs:

• http://www.blogs.mindtree.com/author/raja-bavani

• http://se-thoughtograph.blogspot.in

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What did I expect 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

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What didn’t I expect?

• 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!

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Aren’t you curious?

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How can we take a shot at the future?

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First, we need to be aware of the present!

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How do you manage yourself?

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How do you make the right choices?

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How can you weather the storm and adapt?

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And manage when the visibility is low?

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How can you conquer unknown territories?

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How can you realize your potential?

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How can you manage conflicts?

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And how do you decide the next steps?

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How do you introspect and improve?

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And how can you co-exist?

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Let us look at the

challenges in travel

industry!

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Part-3: Two dimensions: Platform and Purpose

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What is your platform?

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What is your purpose?

“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

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Two factors: Platform and Purpose

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By Subroto Bagchi

Ref: http://www.mindtree.com/downloads/LNMIIT-Convocation-Address.pdf

What are you passionate about?

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What are the challenges

of IT managers?

Let us watch this!

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Part 4: Challenges in our industry

Technology Evolution

Global Competition

Economic Factors

Social and Political Factors

Skills ,and Competencies

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These challenges have created 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.

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Start with a purpose!

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Aim high!

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Master the 7 essentials

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Ref: Force of Habit: Seven Essentials for 21-st Century IT Professionals

Think and remember!

If you have a job where someone

tells you what to do next, you've

just given up the chance to create

value.

- Seth Godin

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Thank You!

India | USA | UK | Germany | Sweden | Belgium | France | Switzerland | UAE | Singapore | Australia | Japan | China

Raja Bavani

Raja_bavani@mindtree.com

www.mindtree.com/social