Mentorship & Career Strategy

Whether you’re a student looking to break into the industry or a new hire trying to make an impact in your first 90 days, navigating the tech landscape is a challenge. As an ML Engineer at Google Cloud working directly with customers, I’ve learned how to bridge the gap between deep technical expertise and business value.

This session is an open floor for you to "pick my brain" and get honest, actionable advice on your career trajectory.

What we can cover:

1. The "Day in the Life": What it’s actually like working in Sales Engineering/Cloud at a Tier-1 tech company.
2. Breaking In: Advice for students on internships, certifications, and portfolio building.
3. New Hire Success: How to onboard effectively, find a mentor within your company, and advocate for yourself.
4. The Hybrid Path: Guidance on balancing technical ML skills with the "soft skills" required for customer-facing roles.
5. Skill Mapping: Identifying which ML frameworks or Cloud tools you should focus on next to stay competitive.