Skillset Evolution: Navigating the Continuous Path of Reinvention in Technology | Episode 32

Welcome to NITKAAST, this time we bring you Mr. Gautam, a senior managing consultant at IBM Global Business Services, and a distinguished alumnus from the 1998-2002 class of Electrical Engineering. He currently works in investment banking, insurance, and retail banking, leading, completing, and converting complex IT projects in the financial services industry.

Tune in for a highly engaging and meaningful conversation with Mr. Gautam as he delves into his life journey, from being a student at NIT Kurukshetra to a visionary leader in the tech world! Join us as Mr. Gautam shares memories of his time in college, his first interview with a consulting firm, the value of understanding what one wants and how to go after it. He also shares his views on the necessity of developing new skills as the market evolves, and how to shape oneself to fit in with the dynamics of our ever-changing world.

 He responds to some of the trickiest queries posed by everyone, like "Is the recession real?" and "How to transfer to a tech role from the core branch?" Finally, he talks about the importance of communication skills and time management to become the leaders that the world needs.

Explore this insightful NITKAAST episode and take inspiration from Mr. Gautam's path of innovation and success in the consultancy industry!