Listen "48: An Adaptable Career"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode Ramkumar, VP Technology from MiQ Digital is in conversation with Sivaguru from PM Power Consulting. Ram shares his views on -
How he got into software to have greater flexibility in terms of companies to choose from
How he understood that every software, every company provides great opportunities to do great work
Qualities he looks for, when hiring
What does empathy for users mean to backend teams?
Contextual choice of Agile or Waterfall
How to effectively organize teams that produce microsservices and consume microservices
Testing during an architectural transition of a software platform
Evolving safety nets for development practices as an organization grows
The importance of being adaptable in one’s career progression
Handling stress at work
The future of a software career
Ramkumar has over 2 decades of experience working in US and in India. He has worked in different domains such as ERP, Oracle Core Database development, E-commerce, Big data. Currently, he heads the technology team at MIQ which is a leading independent marketing intelligence company.
His Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramkumar-venkatesan/
How he got into software to have greater flexibility in terms of companies to choose from
How he understood that every software, every company provides great opportunities to do great work
Qualities he looks for, when hiring
What does empathy for users mean to backend teams?
Contextual choice of Agile or Waterfall
How to effectively organize teams that produce microsservices and consume microservices
Testing during an architectural transition of a software platform
Evolving safety nets for development practices as an organization grows
The importance of being adaptable in one’s career progression
Handling stress at work
The future of a software career
Ramkumar has over 2 decades of experience working in US and in India. He has worked in different domains such as ERP, Oracle Core Database development, E-commerce, Big data. Currently, he heads the technology team at MIQ which is a leading independent marketing intelligence company.
His Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramkumar-venkatesan/
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