Starting a career during a recession is tough, especially when you come from a top-tier college and find yourself in a company known for mass recruitment. I quickly realized that I needed to differentiate myself, so I worked hard to crack the IIMs. After eight years in consulting, I found that I wanted to build things, but breaking into the product management field wasn't easy. That's when I decided to upskill myself in the areas of Data Science and Machine Learning. Fast forward three years, and I'm now working as an AI Product Manager. It's been a challenging journey, but I'm excited to be where I am today.