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At Auctane, when during the re-architecture presentation I presented that we should be using ElasticSearch for advanced search and reporting features - a Sr. Manager from another team challenged this choice and said that it cannot serve, the company had tried to host and operate in our Data center before and failed - I had this data and presented that facts - I told that ELK cluster can scale horizontally and since this time we would be using AWS managed Elastic Search operations would reduce for our team. By preparing for this meeting and having some prior knowledege did help me answer this question and gain trust by the larger team.

The last conference I attended was the Open Source Security Foundation. As I was leading the Dart & Flutter security program I wanted to learn about the innovations, tooling and services that other open source projects were using.

There were interesting conferences for tooling to sign artifacts with a single command and how the open source community was working in tooling to build, sign and release artifacts in a secure way for everyone using GitHub.

I learned that there were many technical innovations that I could use to speed up the Flutter Security Program, for example implementing secure build workflows using github actions. I also met several people working on similar projects and took the opportunity to share our lessons learned and challenges. Later on the connections with the open source security foundation proved very useful during technical reviews and collaborations.

Situation:

I was laid off from my first job just four months after joining due to budget constraints. This was a major setback for me as I had just started my career. Around the same time, my father suffered a heart attack, which required me to stay at home and take care of him while he was on bed rest for several months. The combination of losing my job and dealing with a family emergency left me feeling devastated, and I struggled to apply for new roles.

Action:

Despite these challenges, I remained determined to grow in my career. While caring for my father, I focused on upskilling myself:

• I attended mentor sessions on ADPList to gain industry insights.
• I reached out to experienced designers on LinkedIn for portfolio reviews and feedback.
• I enrolled in courses through Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF) to expand my knowledge.
• I continuously improved my portfolio and resume, incorporating the feedback I received.

I also actively networked with professionals, which helped me regain confidence and visibility in the industry.

Result:

My persistence paid off. Where I once struggled to pass resume screenings, I started receiving recruiter calls consistently. In fact, this very interview happened because I proactively connected with a senior designer, shared my portfolio, and received a referral for this role. This experience not only strengthened my portfolio and skills but also taught me the power of perseverance, networking, and continuous learning.

• Self-Motivated: I thrive on challenges and take initiative to learn and grow without external prompts.
• Passion for Exploration: I love exploring new places, immersing myself in diverse environments, and gaining fresh perspectives.
• People-Centric: I enjoy engaging with new people, building connections, and exchanging ideas.
• Mentorship: Mentoring others is something I genuinely enjoy, as it allows me to share knowledge and help others grow.
• Appreciation for Art and Culture: I have a deep love for art, culture, music, and world cinema, which enriches my creativity and worldview.
• Cooking Enthusiast: I love experimenting in the kitchen and trying out new dishes, blending culinary skills with creativity.