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Harish
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Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
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What skills and experiences helped you transition from being a technical professional to a leader in AI driven organizations, and what should a student start building today?
I am a final year Computer Science and Business Systems student from India. My interests include AI, healthcare technology, data analytics, research, and entrepreneurship. I have completed internships at ICMR NIE and Menmozhi Technologies and am building AI based solutions for accessible education and healthcare. I hope to pursue graduate studies abroad and would appreciate advice on the technical and leadership skills I should prioritize.
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Samuel Mutua
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Samuel’s Answer
Hello Harish, I trust you're doing well.
To answer your question, my advice to you would be to focus on building strong technical foundations in AI, data science, software engineering and cloud technologies, but don't stop there.
The professionals who become leaders are those who can solve real world problems, communicate clearly and work effectively across multidisciplinary teams. Since you're already exploring healthcare AI and accessibility, continue building impactful projects, contribute to research, seek mentorship and strengthen skills in leadership, critical thinking, and ethical AI.
If you're planning to pursue graduate studies abroad, a portfolio of meaningful projects, publications, and evidence of initiative will often distinguish you more than grades alone.
I hope you'll find this useful.
My best wishes and regards to you in this path.
To answer your question, my advice to you would be to focus on building strong technical foundations in AI, data science, software engineering and cloud technologies, but don't stop there.
The professionals who become leaders are those who can solve real world problems, communicate clearly and work effectively across multidisciplinary teams. Since you're already exploring healthcare AI and accessibility, continue building impactful projects, contribute to research, seek mentorship and strengthen skills in leadership, critical thinking, and ethical AI.
If you're planning to pursue graduate studies abroad, a portfolio of meaningful projects, publications, and evidence of initiative will often distinguish you more than grades alone.
I hope you'll find this useful.
My best wishes and regards to you in this path.
Richa Prajapati
UX Researcher
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Hi Harish,
I love how clear you are in what you want to pursue and the steps you are taking to achieve them.
To answer your question, I would love to understand what you mean by being an "AI Leader" and how do you think it is different from being a "technical professional".
I think understanding your thoughts would help us better answer your questions because there are so many definitions of what each of these terms can mean and I want to make sure you get the right info and not be led down a stray path.
Re: pursuing graduate studies abroad, I agree with Samuel's advice above but I would also encourage you to think what exactly are you hoping to gain from the study abroad? Will the experience and cost of studying abroad worth it? What if you are unable to find a job abroad to pay off your education load?
I love how clear you are in what you want to pursue and the steps you are taking to achieve them.
To answer your question, I would love to understand what you mean by being an "AI Leader" and how do you think it is different from being a "technical professional".
I think understanding your thoughts would help us better answer your questions because there are so many definitions of what each of these terms can mean and I want to make sure you get the right info and not be led down a stray path.
Re: pursuing graduate studies abroad, I agree with Samuel's advice above but I would also encourage you to think what exactly are you hoping to gain from the study abroad? Will the experience and cost of studying abroad worth it? What if you are unable to find a job abroad to pay off your education load?