Ben Yu https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybbest/👉 Follow Meena and check out Tech Beyond Gender for more insights.https://www.linkedin.com/in/meenaincloud/https://www.techbeyondgender.org/podcasts/I had the privilege of speaking with Meena Satishkumar – a brilliant Solution Architect and founder of Tech Beyond Gender, an initiative driving diversity, inclusion, and innovation in tech. 🌐✨ 💡 Key Highlights from Our Conversation:✅ Meena’s journey from data engineering to solution architecture, fueled by curiosity for the bigger picture.✅ Challenges of moving from technical depth to architectural breadth – and why storytelling & influence matter as much as design.✅ The inspiration behind Tech Beyond Gender and its mission to amplify underrepresented voices through research, mentoring, and community engagement.✅ How Generative AI is transforming architecture:⚡ Accelerating design & trade-off analysis🗣 Bridging communication gaps🎯 Enabling strategic focus✅ Ethics & governance remain critical🔑 Advice for aspiring architects:1️⃣ Expand your context – think beyond code to business impact.2️⃣ Embrace ambiguity – decisions often come with incomplete info.3️⃣ Build communication & collaboration skills – architecture is a team sport.4️⃣ Stay curious – lifelong learning is key. 💬 Meena also reminded us that confidence and mental well-being are just as important as technical skills. Practices like meditation, yoga, and breathing exercises can help maintain clarity and resilience. 🌱 I shared my own experience: transitioning wasn’t easy – mentorship and persistence made all the difference. It’s not a promotion; it’s a role change requiring new skills and mindset.

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