College Experiences That Helped a Solutions Engineer and Entrepreneur at AAZ Consulting Succeed
Shafqat's diverse undergraduate experience, including "triple majoring," fraternity presidency, and student government, developed crucial time management and project juggling skills directly applicable to their current roles as a Solutions Engineer and Business Owner across multiple companies. This multifaceted approach to higher education significantly contributed to their career success.
Project Management, Time Management, Leadership, Communication, Extracurricular Activities
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Shafqat Huq
Solutions Engineer & Business Owner
AAZ Consulting, LeadBuddy, & Go Task-Free
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey
N/A
Finance
Technology, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Operations and Project Management
Took Out Loans
Video Highlights
1. Juggling multiple projects and time management skills are crucial. Shafqat's experience juggling a triple major, fraternity presidency, and student government demonstrates the value of these skills.
2. Extracurricular activities are beneficial. Shafqat highlights the positive impact of his diverse extracurricular involvement on his career preparedness.
3. College is a time for exploration. Shafqat's diverse experiences, despite initially feeling scattered, ultimately contributed to his success. This suggests the importance of exploring various interests and activities during college.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
So, I was kind of all over the place in college. I did a lot of different activities that I think have actually prepared me now.
I was triple majoring, president of my fraternity, and in student government. I had a lot of different things going on that stimulated or occupied my mind in different ways.
That has definitely helped me know how to juggle different projects and have good time management skills. It taught me how to balance it all.
So, yes, all the different extracurricular activities definitely helped.