1. Life after graduation: expecting the unexpected
Computer Society of India(CSI) State Level Student Convention, 23rd Feb 2013,Goa
© Mindtree limited 2013

2. Agenda
• Part 1: A quick snap of college life
• Part 2: My journey and questions!
• Part 3: Two dimensions: Platform and Purpose
• Part 4: Challenges in our industry
• Summary
• Discussions
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3. Part 1: A quick snap of college life
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4. Life filled with energy and enthusiasm!
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5. Lots of freedom!
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6. The campus!
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7. Your University!
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8. The nature!
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9. And those unforgettable memories!
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10. Life before graduation
• Frequent and concrete feedback • Environment of personal support
• Some freedom to set a schedule • Focus on personal development
• Frequent breaks and time off • Structured courses & curriculum
• Minimum marks to pass • Few changes in routine
• Ready answers and model • Personal control over time
question papers • Individual effort & performance
• Correct answers usually • Intellectual challenge
available
• Acquisition of knowledge
• Passive participation permitted
• Professors
• Independent thinking supported
Adapted from: College to Workplace Issues and Strategies: A Primer, Dr. Paul Heittich
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11. Corporates stress on
Professionalism
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12. What do young professionals need?
Expertise Honesty/integrity
Communication skills Motivation/Initiative
Interpersonal skills Dedication
Teamwork skills Strong work ethics
Analytic skills Self-confidence
Flexibility/adaptability Friendly/outgoing personality
Detail-orientation Tactfulness
Creativity Decorum
Critical thinking/Problem solving Social responsibility
Organizational skills
Leadership skills
Lifelong learning/Self direction
Industry knowledge
Customer focus
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13. How can you merge smoothly?
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14. Let us listen to what our
CTO says!
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15. Part 2: My journey and questions
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16. About me
Raja Bavani
Chief Architect, Mindtree
LinkedIn: Raja Bavani
Twitter: @rajabavani
Blogs:
• http://www.blogs.mindtree.com/author/raja-bavani
• http://se-thoughtograph.blogspot.in
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17. What did I expect when
I started my career in 1988. From 1988 to 1994, I expected that
• Computer education would spread in all colleges and universities
• The usage of computers would become a necessity in all industries
• Data processing would be the major area in IT
• Computer literacy would provide job opportunities
• Computer graphics would be confined to a handful of application areas
(such as image processing, medical diagnostics, engineering design, GIS
etc.)
• Artificial Intelligence would be the winning field of research and
applications
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18. What didn’t I expect?
• The Y2K problem (was not known until ‘94)
• The growth of service industry and international footprint of India in IT
• Internet and e-Commerce
• Touch screen, mobile technology, tablets
• Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP)
• Digital photography, multimedia
, and many more!
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19. Aren’t you curious?
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20. How can we take a shot at the future?
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21. First, we need to be aware of the present!
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22. How do you manage yourself?
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23. How do you make the right choices?
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24. How can you weather the storm and adapt?
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25. And manage when the visibility is low?
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26. How can you conquer unknown territories?
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27. How can you realize your potential?
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28. How can you manage conflicts?
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29. And how do you decide the next steps?
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30. How do you introspect and improve?
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31. And how can you co-exist?
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32. Let us look at the
challenges in travel
industry! 
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33. Part-3: Two dimensions: Platform and Purpose
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34. What is your platform?
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35. What is your purpose?
“Your platform is truly a critical part of your existence. But there is
something beyond it as well.
It is your purpose.
As we start our life and, sometimes, well into it, many of us get so
preoccupied with building the platform, that we forget that it is not
what makes us complete. A platform, as the meaning of the word
suggests, is just a springboard. It is a surface on which you stand to
go someplace. Your platform, like a railway platform, is a place from
where you need to go someplace. That someplace will be determined
by your purpose.
Your platform is not your purpose”.
- Subroto Bagchi
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36. Two factors: Platform and Purpose
Ref: http://www.mindtree.com/downloads/LNMIIT-Convocation-Address.pdf
By Subroto Bagchi
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37. What are you passionate about?
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38. What are the challenges
of IT managers?
Let us watch this! 
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39. Part 4: Challenges in our industry
Skills ,and Technology
Competencies Evolution
Social and
Global
Political
Competition
Factors
Economic
Factors
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40. These challenges have created opportunities too!
Those who are aware of the present possess the ability to
understand challenges, do their best to manage those challenges,
and visualize unforeseen opportunities!
Their equanimity helps them consume news updates coming from
different sources and directions, with no signs of anxiety.
They are focused.
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41. Start with a purpose!
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42. Aim high!
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43. Master the 7 essentials
Ref: Force of Habit: Seven Essentials for 21-st Century IT Professionals
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44. Think and remember!
If you have a job where someone
tells you what to do next, you've
just given up the chance to create
value.
- Seth Godin
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45. Thank You!
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46. Raja Bavani
Raja_bavani@mindtree.com
www.mindtree.com/social
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