039 Payal Gupta: The Importance of Passion and Inclusivity in a Career
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On this episode of Aarna's News, we sit down with Payal Gupta, the Senior Project Manager for Project Kuiper at Amazon, where she leads the team responsible for building and deploying a constellation of satellites in low Earth orbit to bring affordable broadband to communities around the world. With over 20 years of experience in IT and technology functions, Payal has faced her share of challenges in breaking gender barriers in engineering, and she shares her inspiring story of overcoming societal expectations and pursuing her passion. Payal also provides insights on how to succeed in the tech industry, the importance of inclusivity and mentorship, and how to navigate a non-linear career path. Join us for an engaging conversation with an accomplished leader!
What You'll Learn:
- It's important to be passionate about your chosen career and build it around your interests.
- Engineering is not a solitary profession, and engineers work with many people to address real-world user needs.
- Embrace the fact that a career path will never be linear and learn as much as you can from the people along the way.
Resources Mentioned:
- The future of computing: a conversation with John Hennessy
- Brené Brown: The power of vulnerability
- The art of innovation by Guy Kawasaki
- Atomic Habits by James Clear
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