How Identity Has Influenced a Staff R&D Application Engineer at Broadcom's Career
Growing up as a child of immigrants, Rasheek developed a deep appreciation for cultural differences, stating that "there is always going to be a cultural barrier, but you can always work with that in order to develop deeper connections." This perspective fosters patience and empathy, enabling Rasheek to navigate professional relationships effectively by celebrating diverse approaches and building stronger connections through mutual understanding and respect.
Communication, Cultural Differences, Patience, Empathy, Cross-cultural Collaboration
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
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Rasheek Noor
Staff R&D Application Engineer
Broadcom
UC Davis
UCLA Anderson - MBA
Engineering - Electrical
Technology
Product / Service / Software Development and Management
None Applicable, Immigrant
Video Highlights
1. Highlight 1: Rashi's experience as a child of immigrants instilled in him an appreciation for cultural differences and the importance of patience and empathy in professional settings. He emphasizes the value of celebrating diverse approaches to problem-solving and building relationships across cultures.
2. Highlight 2: Rashi's dual citizenship and upbringing in different cultural contexts provided him with a unique perspective that aids in forming strong professional connections and understanding various work styles. This perspective promotes inclusivity and effective collaboration.
3. Highlight 3: Rashi's journey highlights the potential career benefits of embracing cultural diversity. His ability to navigate cultural differences has contributed to building deeper professional relationships and fostering a more inclusive and productive work environment. This is a valuable skill for any professional, especially in increasingly globalized industries like engineering
Transcript
As a child of immigrants, how has that impacted the way you navigate your career?
A little about myself, I was born in Canada. My parents are originally from Bangladesh, and we moved to California when I was around seven years old.
I technically have dual citizenship, which is really nice. I basically grew up as a child of immigrants. One of the biggest things I've learned as someone who grew up here with parents who grew up in another part of the world is that there is definitely a cultural barrier.
When I was a child, I wasn't allowed to do certain things, and I would see my friends who were born and raised here and wonder why I couldn't do what they could. As I've gotten older, I’ve really learned to appreciate the cultural differences between someone born and raised in America or the Western world, versus someone born and raised in other parts of the world like Asia, Eastern Europe, or the Middle East.
It taught me that there will always be a cultural barrier, but you can always work with that to develop deeper connections. Again, it comes down to patience and empathy. It's about understanding that how a certain person does business, works on a project, or does whatever they need to do might be very different from how you would do it.
This difference should be celebrated, not looked down upon or criticized. The way to celebrate it is to see it as a great way to find a solution to a problem. If someone only wants to do business during certain hours, you should be very open to it.
At the end of the day, when you are open to different cultural differences, others will be open to yours. When you're able to develop that relationship, it creates something more, not only professionally but also personally. It lets you appreciate people all around the world, and they will appreciate what you do for them.