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Q. What advice would you give to early-career engineers/people wanting to get into your vertical market/people wanting to start a company in the current climate/etc? A. My advice to early-career engineers or aspiring entrepreneurs entering this industry is to embrace continuous learning and adaptability. Stay curious, and proactively update your skill set to keep pace with rapid technological change. Build a strong professional network, seek out mentors, and remain open to constructive feedback. If you’re launching your own venture, focus on solving real-world problems with a clear and compelling value proposition. Be persistent—resilience is essential in today’s dynamic climate. Don’t be afraid of failure, fail fast and learn faster. Ultimately, success comes from the intersection of technical excellence, business acumen, and a deep passion for innovation.
Q. What book do you read over and over again? OR What book are you currently reading? A. One book I often revisit is The Innovators by Walter Isaacson. What resonates most is how deeply he explores the role of curiosity, collaboration, and interdisciplinary teamwork in shaping the evolution of computing. From Alan Turing’s theoretical foundations to the hardware pioneers who brought ideas to life, the book makes one truth clear: no breakthrough happens in isolation. Progress is born from the convergence of diverse perspectives and collective effort. Isaacson’s work isn’t just a historical chronicle—it’s a powerful lesson in how we build together. For me, it’s a constant reminder that innovation thrives not just through genius, but through connection.
Q. Who has inspired you most in your life/career? A. I’ve drawn inspiration from visionary leaders like Steve Jobs, whose “Think Different” mindset reshaped entire industries. But the greatest inspiration comes from my own team. Watching engineers work day and night to solve complex challenges—or witnessing unexpected sparks of creativity in cross-functional collaboration—reminds me of what true leadership means. It’s not about control; it’s about creating the conditions where others can excel. Great leaders are not just decision-makers—they’re catalysts for possibility.
Q. What hobbies do you participate in outside of work, or what do you do with your free time? A. Running has become a daily life for me. but here’s the truth: Even as an experienced runner, every single start is a battle against myself. Whether battling summer’s sweltering heat or winter’s biting cold, taking that first step out of the door always tests the limit of my willpower. Great things begin not with grand gestures, but with showing up. Start before you’re ready—push through resistance and let persistence become your edge. Running taught me to see ‘impossible’ as ‘not yet,’ a mindset I bring to work: Pain ÷ Persistence = Growth. The finish line isn’t the prize; it’s who you become by crossing it.
Q. What is something that would surprise people to know about you? A. Not many people know that I’m an amateur astronomer. There’s something profoundly humbling about looking through a telescope—knowing that the light you’re seeing may have traveled hundreds of years just to reach your eye. This mirrors my work in technology: great breakthroughs require both microscopic attention to detail and the ability to envision the big picture. Astronomy taught me what business often doesn’t—true vision is about balancing the infinite with the infinitesimal. |
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