What Type Of Person Thrives In The Tech Industry, According To A Software Engineering Manager At A Big Tech Company
Sara, a Software Engineering Manager, identifies multifaceted individuals with strong science/math skills and diverse interests as thriving in the tech industry. The successful also demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning, are "avid readers or tinkerers," and embrace a growth mindset by not fearing "not knowing something."
Problem-Solving, Communication, Learning Agility, Multifaceted Skills, Resilience
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Sara Rahimian
Software Engineering Manager
Fortune 10 Tech Company
University of California, Berkeley
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Computer Science, Engineering - Electrical
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness, Technology
Product / Service / Software Development and Management
Honors Student, Immigrant, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. People who thrive in the tech industry are multifaceted, excelling in areas like science and math, but also showing interest in diverse domains and problem spaces.
2. Continuous learning is key; successful individuals are often avid readers, tinkerers, and have side projects.
3. A growth mindset is crucial; those who aren't afraid to admit what they don't know and actively seek knowledge tend to do well in the industry.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
Often, it's people who are multifaceted. They're good at science or math, but also interested in different domains and problem spaces.
I think it's people who are always learning. These are people who are avid readers or tinkerers, always working on side projects.
It's also people who aren't afraid to admit they don't know something and then go through the learning process. In my experience, people of these types do really well.